This episode of "Here's This Agile Thing" offers a deep dive
into the complexities of teaching agile methodologies through
interactive simulations, both in physical and virtual environments.
The hosts' experience and insights provide valuable perspectives
for anyone involved in agile training or looking to improve team
dynamics.
Hosts Mike, Matt, and Jeff delve into the nuances of agile
training in both virtual and physical settings. Mike shares his
excitement about returning to live training after a long period of
remote work, highlighting the unique value of real-time audience
engagement that's absent in virtual settings. The discussion then
shifts to the "ball game," an agile simulation involving tennis
balls to teach principles like cross-functional collaboration and
handling work under pressure.
The hosts explore the challenges of adapting this physical game to
a virtual environment. They discuss various online tools and
simulations, like the "game of circles," which employs a virtual
canvas for collaborative exercises. The conversation revolves
around making these tools effective for teaching agile principles,
such as handling work interruptions and managing team dynamics.
Jeff emphasizes the importance of practical exercises in learning
and the need to adapt training to the team's specific context. The
episode concludes with a plan to refine these virtual tools further
and apply the lessons in upcoming training sessions.
About the Podcast
Let's figure this thing out, more or less.
It's about complexity. And process control.
Except for the part that's about feelings and stuff.