Data-Driven Decision Making: The Key to Success in Agile Transformation (with CP Richardson & Jenny Czaja)

Want to know how the Mandolorian can be used to explain Product Agility, you know you do 🚀<br/><br/>Jenny Czaja is a Principal Product Manager, Arc XP at The Washington Post (and Yale College alumna) who drives digital solutions from conceptualization through launch, thriving when working collaboratively and cross-functionally. She is a conscious capitalist, corporate strategist and spirited Chicago Booth MBA. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyczaja/<br/><br/>CP is a former firefighter note Keynote Speaker, Chair of Agile In Colour, IC Agile Accreditor and Portfolio Management Lead at Arc XP (formally part of the Washington Post). https://www.linkedin.com/in/cprichard92/<br/><br/>🕒 From start to finish, this episode is packed with valuable insights because Jenny and CP are such experienced pros! <br/><br/>My (Ben) top moment was when they used a metaphor from "The Mandalorian" to explain the concept of product agility🧠🌟 Its like taking off your helmet and embracing the new age of agile practices!🚀<br/><br/>🌐 We  discuss the three pillars of product organization: experience, platform, and engineering🏗️🔧 Each pillar is crucial in creating a seamless user experience and reducing context switching🌈✨ It's fascinating to see how these pillars work together to support product managers and owners.<br/><br/>📈 And let's not forget about the importance of data-driven decision-making!📊🔍 They introduce the Confidence Wheel, a tool that helps determine the level of confidence needed before taking the next step🎡🤔 It's all about finding the perfect balance between self-conviction and data-backed decisions.<br/><br/>🎙️ This episode is filled with valuable insights, practical tips, and thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a product manager, agile enthusiast, or simply curious this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥<br/><br/>Chapters:00:04:33 Agile Transformation At Arc: Moving Towards Program Management00:07:41 Empowering Teams For Effective Engineering00:10:40 Scaling Internal Processes the Role Of An Agile Coach00:13:40 Customised Coaching Plans & Team Maturity00:21:33 The Importance Of Partnership In Healthy Product Teams00:30:07 The Art Of a Well-Structured Product Organization00:40:00 Tailored Approaches For Different Users In Product Development00:41:50 Customisations And Collaboration In Product Development00:46:35 Importance Of Data In Decision MakingHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. <br/><br/> Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 http://bitly.ws/GFwi 🐦 http://bitly.ws/GFwq 💻 http://bitly.ws/GFwz <br/><br/> Product Agility Podcast 🔗 http://bitly.ws/FdVJ 🐦 http://bitly.ws/FdVT 🤳 http://bitly.ws/FdW9 🎶 http://bitly.ws/FdWj 🎥 http://bitly.ws/FdWy 💻 http://bitly.ws/GFuS 👤 http://bitly.ws/GFvy <br/> Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3XzuzND iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p <br/>Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/ProdPodCn