Traditional, rigid roadmaps are often ineffective. In this episode, host Michael Callahan, founder of Mindset180, explores the power of shifting from a fixed mindset to an adaptive, GPS-like approach to roadmapping. Through the concept of a “navigation mindset,” he explains how businesses can reach their goals by making real-time adjustments based on current data and changing conditions.

Michael breaks down the key elements of building an adaptive roadmap, including setting clear goals, establishing flexible milestones, and creating feedback loops to inform decisions. He also highlights the benefits of this approach, from reducing risks and enhancing team engagement to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Listeners will gain practical tips to start making the shift, such as encouraging experimentation, empowering decision-making, and creating a culture that values adaptability.

Join us as we dive into why flexibility is crucial in today’s fast-paced business landscape and learn how to make your roadmap as dynamic and resilient as the world around you.

In this episode of Yet Another Agile Podcast, Michael Callahan, founder of Mindset180, explores why the terms "agile" and "transformation" have developed negative connotations in the business world. He challenges the common approach of large-scale agile transformations, advocating instead for small, incremental changes that foster genuine cultural shifts over time. Michael discusses the need to return to agile's primary goal of satisfying the customer, rather than focusing solely on internal teams and processes. He also addresses the pitfalls of following rigid frameworks and emphasizes the importance of delivering continuous value.

Michael introduces Mindset180’s approach to building long-term business agility through "agile micro-services," including adaptive roadmaps, value flow measurement, and problem-solving training. He encourages the agile community to take responsibility for the past and work toward sustainable, outcome-focused change. Tune in to learn why smaller, targeted investments can be more effective than traditional, large-scale transformations.

Season 2 - Episode 1: Be Like Bowie

In this episode, Michael Callahan, founder of Mindset180, explores the importance of reinvention and adaptability using David Bowie’s career as a metaphor. He dives into the state of the agile industry, highlighting struggles like unrealistic expectations, value gaps, and dogmatic practices. Michael explains why business agility is imperative and offers actionable advice: focus on building adaptive leadership and empowering teams. Agility is here to stay, but only if we evolve. Tune in to learn how to keep pace with change and deliver true value.

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The temperature is rising in the agile community as different groups seek to gain prominence in the agile space. Join Michael as he brings out his best sci-fi fantasy nerdiness and tells a tale of the rising battle between four powerful (agile) armies. A battle that threatens the future of agile itself!

In the beginning, agile development was subversive, it was rebellious, it had the wild-eyed optimism of youth. As agile has grown, it had to grow up. But on the inside, it's still as rebellious as ever.