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Work is changing. What does that mean for your career, your team, and how your organization gets things done? Agile Community Network brings practitioners and leaders together for candid conversations about AI, shifting job markets, leadership, and the everyday challenges of working with agility. Each month, host Ray Arell, our cohosts, and callers from the community compare what they’re seeing across industries, share what’s working, and wrestle with questions that don’t have easy answers. We explore how Agile and Lean thinking can help people adapt, deliver value, and build workplaces where people can do their best work. Expect practical experience, different perspectives, and room to challenge the usual advice. Listen to the podcast or bring your own questions to our monthly live conversation. Visit acnpodcast.org to register or learn how to support ACN as a supporting member or sponsor.

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September 26, 2026Episode 11651 min

Is AI Really Making Software Cheaper?

AI can make writing code faster, but what happens to the work that follows? In episode 116, the ACN community shares experiences with growing demands on testing, security, maintenance, and support, alongside pressure to add features simply because they’re easier to build. The conversation explores smaller increments, human judgment, and governance that actually guides what agents do. There’s promise in faster experimentation, but the overall payoff remains an open question. How can teams use the time AI saves to create something valuable? The episode also includes a remembrance of ACN cohost Sheila McGrath. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 28, 2026Episode 11556 min

Can Agile Scale Without Exhaustion?

Scaling Agile can leave people spending more time coordinating work than doing it. In episode 115, the ACN community examines the exhaustion that builds when new frameworks sit on top of old systems and people become the glue holding everything together. Practitioners share successes and differing views on how much consistency teams need, where local decisions help, and how organizing around products can reduce dependencies. The conversation returns to shared values, respect for people’s time, and changes we can make from wherever we sit. What are we actually trying to scale, and what is it costing the people doing the work? Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 24, 2026Episode 11454 min

Agile by Another Name?

Are product operating models a fresh direction or Agile under a new name? In Episode 114, the ACN community explores what’s changing, what sounds familiar, and what it means for Agile practitioners. From connecting teams to customer outcomes to speaking a language leaders understand, the conversation looks beyond labels to what makes organizations work better. We also discuss how AI is reshaping collaboration and why human knowledge, judgment, and accountability still matter. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 26, 2026Episode 11357 min

What’s Next for Agile Coaches?

What’s next for Agile coaches when the skills still matter, but the jobs are changing? In Episode 113, the ACN community shares candid career advice for navigating a tougher market, communicating the business problems you solve, and building skills in AI and product delivery. From strengthening your reputation to weighing opportunities with bigger expectations and smaller paychecks, the conversation explores how to find your next step while staying true to your strengths and values. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

May 23, 2026Episode 11254 min

Is AI Redefining Leadership?

Episode 112 explores how AI is reshaping the work of managers, project leaders, and Agile practitioners beyond just writing code. The panel and participants at the ACN live event discuss how automating reports and routine tasks can create room for coaching, better decisions, and stronger human connections, while also risking more surveillance and higher workloads. From accountability and team agreements to helping new engineers develop judgment, the conversation asks how we can use AI to improve work without losing the human experience that makes us better at it. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

April 25, 2026Episode 11153 min

Rebuilding Morale

Episode 111 takes an honest look at workplace morale in 2026, as layoffs, AI uncertainty, and constant change strain trust and motivation. Ray and the panel explore what helps beyond pizza parties, sharing practical ways to strengthen agency, recognize meaningful contributions, and create space for people to speak up. It’s a conversation about how leaders and teams can rebuild confidence and help people feel their work matters. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

March 30, 2026Episode 11046 min

Where Agile Is Quietly Winning

Episode 110 is a hopeful, high-energy look at where Agile is actually working today, with real examples from manufacturing, nonprofits, government, and beyond. Ray and the panel cut through the usual negativity to explore how adaptability, collaboration, and a focus on value are still helping teams achieve better results. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

February 28, 2026Episode 10949 min

Is Agile the Problem or is this an Organizational Disease?

In ACN Episode 109, we explored a common question many organizations are asking today: when Agile seems to fail, is Agile really the problem, or is it revealing deeper organizational issues? In most cases, it is more the organizational dysfunction that Agile is shining a light on. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

January 23, 2026Episode 10856 min

Change That Sticks

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to make change stick—especially when “Agile transformation” becomes a label instead of real progress. We cover the common pitfalls, the role of culture and middle management, and why clear goals, real investment, and continuous improvement matter. The takeaway: lasting change comes from resilience, adaptation, and empowered change agents—not a one-time rollout. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

November 22, 2025Episode 10747 min

Staying Resilient in a Layoff Era

In this episode of the Agile Community Network, we discuss how to stay resilient amid constant layoffs and uncertainty. We look at the emotional and professional challenges workers face today and share practical, Agile-inspired strategies for staying grounded, adaptable, and future-ready. Whether you’re navigating change yourself or supporting others, this conversation offers timely insight into what it takes to thrive. Join Shawna Cullinan , Jörg Pietruszka , Diana Larsen , Sheila Eckert , Sheila McGrath , April Mills , Hendrik Esser , Ray Arell , and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org . Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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