Why Words Matter

Unpack a real-world SAFe Epic! This episode explores a case study demonstrating how a unified platform improved collaboration and work management. Learn how it addressed poor measurement and fragmented systems, supported strategic themes, and enhanced transparency. We'll cover the desired business outcomes like a Lean system, accessible flow metrics, and empowered teams. Discover how this solution automates roadmaps, improves forecasting and customer NPS, establishes work taxonomy, and provides capacity and flow transparency.

In this recording of IBM Apptio's Amplify Agile, Agile Rising's CEO Chris Ruch breaks down: How OKRs are different from other goal-setting methods What’s the best place to start rolling out OKRs and why How you can track OKRs across the organization 

Ever wondered how NASA, the agency that put humans on the moon, is embracing Agile to reach for the stars? In this episode, we dive deep into Agile Rising's four-year partnership with NASA, exploring how our expert coaches and change agents are guiding the agency's digital transformation. Discover how Agile Rising is helping NASA teams: Boost productivity by over 395% and skyrocket customer satisfaction: Hear the incredible story of a cybersecurity team that went from Agile skeptics to efficiency champions. Break down silos and ignite collaboration: Learn how Agile Rising introduced innovative tools like Mural.co to help NASA teams visualize work and foster a culture of shared understanding. Embrace Lean-Agile principles for faster, higher-quality results: Explore how NASA is applying SAFe, ITSM, and TBM to streamline processes and achieve mission success. Modernize IT and software development practices: Uncover how Agile Rising is supporting NASA's journey towards becoming the first US Federal Government administration to fully adopt Lean-Agile ways of working. Tune in to hear how Agile Rising is helping NASA achieve its ambitious goals, including the Artemis program and future missions to Mars! Read the full blog post here Written by Marshall Guillory, Read by Kristine O'Connor Key Takeaways: The power of Agile and SAFe in driving large-scale organizational change. The importance of collaboration and breaking down silos for increased efficiency and innovation. How Agile can help organizations achieve ambitious goals and deliver exceptional results.

In this episode, Agile Rising's Kristine O'Connor and Jane Tudor delve into the differences between horizontal and vertical alignment, why both are essential for achieving true business agility, and discuss common challenges and solutions to overcome them. Discover practical strategies around leadership communication, meaningful metrics, and customer-centricity, along with actionable next steps and recommended resources to help you get started on your alignment journey.

Unlock the full potential of your strategic planning process with Strategic Planning: Connecting Strategy to Execution. Agile Rising's CEO, Chris Ruch, and Upwards Consulting CEO, Michelle Gilboy explore the impact of effective strategic planning in aligning your organizational goals with actionable execution and results. Discover key components of well-facilitated strategic planning workshops and learn how to create outputs that directly translate into high-priority initiatives and OKRs. Whether you're a business leader, portfolio manager, or Agile practitioner, this webinar provides you with practical tools and insights to drive real change and achieve measurable results with your strategic planning process.

Explore the importance of partnering with delivery managers for alignment, strategic risk mitigation, and closing the gap between delivery and IT on this episode of the Agile Rising podcast. Agile Rising's host Kristine O'Connor talks with Tim Schwamb about intentional relationship building and supporting delivery managers in the Release Train Engineer role.

Words matter more than you think. Discover the ways your communication style can impact your leadership effectiveness in this insightful discussion with Agile Rising's Kristine O'Connor and Michelle Warner. Michelle shares her tips for mastering storytelling and engaging your audience.

Agile Rising’s Tom Mcdonnell was able to sit down with SAFe® fellow Mark Richards and chat about all things SAFe. In this exciting installment in the Agile Rising podcast series, Mark provides insight into the origins of SAFe. Mark was responsible for guiding the first SAFe implementation in Australia. He was involved in the first program consultant training in 2012. You can listen to the full episode on agilerising.com Take a deep dive into the origins of SAFe® and learn about optimizing agility in your practice with this free content.

Agile Rising’s Tom Mcdonnell was able to sit down with SAFe® fellow Mark Richards and chat about all things SAFe. In this exciting installment in the Agile Rising podcast series, Mark provides insight into the origins of SAFe. Mark was responsible for guiding the first SAFe implementation in Australia. He was involved in the first program consultant training in 2012. You can listen to the full episode on agilerising.com  Take a deep dive into the origins of SAFe® and learn about optimizing agility in your practice with this free content. 

Welcome to the first episode of Agile Rising's podcast.  We've noticed something, content in the Agile world is too long. Our podcast delivers the most informative Agile content all in just a few minutes.  Check out this episode in which Andrew Keener and Tom McDonnel discuss the future of Agile and how COVID will continue to impact the Agile ecosystem.  To find out more about Agile Rising visit us at Agilerising.com or follow up on LinkedIn.