Agile Community Network

Diana Larsen, an experienced agile consultant and community organizer, shares real-world agile wins across sectors. She highlights transferable agile skills, where teams succeed while leadership lags, and how organizations adapt roles and daily alignment. Short takes include using goal-based sprints with AI and teams reorganizing around value.

Give Us FeedbackIn 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we explore the growing issue of Agile burnout — when teams lose their spark and the work begins to feel like just another mundane task. We unpack why this happens, how organizations contribute to it, and what leaders can do to bring energy and balance back to their teams. Tune in for real talk about sustainable agility and keeping the heart of Agile alive. 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackOne of the biggest challenges facing the Agile community today is the way tools are used. Too often, they become a substitute for conversation and collaboration, rather than a support for them, leaving us falling short of the intent behind Agile’s values and principles.  In this episode, we discuss this issue and offer strategies to avoid falling into this trap. 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we discuss how to re-engage Agile Communities of Practice during periods of declining participation by clarifying their purpose, fostering psychological safety, rotating facilitators, designing for active involvement, and introducing new, relevant topics to keep the community thriving. 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we explore ways to move from "my boss doesn't understand what I do" to strategies for resolving the issue. Ways to help your boss recognize, appreciate, and advocate for your 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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackAre your agile efforts getting lost in translation? In this episode, we share practical ways for how agilists can talk to the C-suite in a language they understand.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.Support the show

Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we examine how teams are influenced by the extent to which policy or empowerment affects them and how we can support them.  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.Support the show