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Grow your business with agility - Andy Spence

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Andy Spence, director of Merapar Agile Technologies, talks to John Watson about how scrum tactics and agility can help your business.

Andy highlights the three biggest problems that scrum can solve for clients: namely speed, burnout, and relevance. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in both trainers and trainees, and the need for interactive and immersive learning experiences at your business.

They address the biggest misconceptions about agile transformations, including the perceived simplicity of agile frameworks and the need for leadership buy-in. Finally, Andy reflects on how he has changed over his two decades of experience as a coach, emphasizing the importance of accountability and professionalism.

Connect with Andy Spence:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agileandy/
https://meraparagile.com/

Connect with John Watson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/
https://johnconnects.com

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/
https://createinfinity.co.za

#therightplacepodcast #scrummaster #agilelearning
12 Aug 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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