“Agile doesn’t work for…”
You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. “Agile doesn’t work for…” Big initiatives Regulated products Hardware Fixed-price contracts Safety-critical systems The problem isn’t that the… Read More
Steven Puri on Flow States and Creativity
In this episode, we talk with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, about designing for flow and focus in a world full of distractions. Steven shares hard-won lessons from Hollywood and Tech Startups, his approach to reshaping company culture, and how smart systems—not willpower—unlock our best work. Read More
Stakeholder Management Doesn’t Have to Be So Painful
Most product owners and product managers find themselves constantly reacting to their stakeholders. Answer questions. Respond to emails. Prep for a meeting somebody put on… Read More
3 Ways to Reset a Stuck Team
Teams sometimes lose momentum. Collaboration gets harder. Work gets scattered across competing priorities. Interruptions keep things from getting done. Meetings start to feel like going… Read More
[Rebroadcast] How Mark Ethier Built a High-Performing Organization Through Empowerment and Purpose
In this rebroadcast episode, Mark Ethier, founder of iZotope, reveals how he built a thriving organization by prioritizing empowerment, purpose, and innovation. Learn his practical insights on modern management, Agile transformation, sustainable innovation, and how to create a workplace where people genuinely want to contribute their best. Read More
Internal Product Owner Advice
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Give Instructions Your Meeting Participants Can Actually Follow
It's a classic facilitation blunder: You start giving instructions for an activity, and as you're talking, people begin the activity. You try to reel in those eager participants so you can get the rest of your instructions out. Then, as everyone starts, you realize you forgot something important and need to get the group back together for more instructions. The best facilitators are extremely deliberate about how they give instructions. Read More
Which Parts of Scrum are Essential
This episode walks through each part of Scrum to help you decide what’s essential for your team—and what might be optional. Read More
Using Breakouts In Team Meetings
Learn how small breakout groups can turn meetings dominated by a few voices while others struggle or hesitate to contribute, into lively, productive discussions that boost creativity and clarity. Read More
Tough Feedback Creates a Productivity Flywheel
When Richard gave Peter honest feedback about a missed commitment, it could’ve gone badly. Instead, it sparked trust, better work, and a stronger team. Here’s how they made it a turning point—not a breakdown. Read More
