Leadership Learnings: Embracing Failure and Agile Philosophy with Tony Alvarez In this engaging episode, host Trisha Hall welcomes Tony Alvarez who shares his unique leadership style, emphasizing the transformative power of learning from mistakes rather than punishing them. Influenced by agile and scrum philosophies, Tony highlights the importance of retrospection and continuous improvement in both corporate and personal life. He acknowledges the profound impact of mentors like Sally E...

The Birth of Enterprise Business Agility: Insights from Industry Experts In this episode of Illuminating Insights, host Trisha Hall welcomes long-time colleagues Bryan Tew and Samar Elatta Sokolsky to explore the origins and evolution of enterprise business agility. Bryan and Samar share their extensive experience in helping organizations scale agile practices and align leadership with strategic goals. They discuss the common pitfalls teams face, such as misaligned priorities and non-cross-...

Illuminating Insights: Navigating the Pivot to Product - A Fresh Take on Product Management and Digital Transformation What does it really take to move from project-based chaos to a high-performing, product-led organization? In this episode of Illuminating Insights, host Trisha Hall welcomes John Roy, Global Head of Agile & Tooling Platforms at Accenture, and a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry. Together, they unpack how large enterprises are navigating the shift from tra...

In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall welcomes agile expert Cliff Lee to explore the power of Outcome-Based Planning and how organizations can bridge the gap between leadership vision and execution. Cliff shares his expertise in product discovery, development, and deployment across multiple industries, emphasizing the importance of setting clear, measurable outcomes and creating a culture of transparency and feedback. The discussion covers OKRs, effective communication, and ch...

Illuminating Insights: The Future of Team Success and Value Realization A Special Joint Episode with Product Momentum & Illuminating Insights In this unique crossover episode of Product Momentum and Illuminating Insights, hosts Paul Gable (VP of Delivery, ITX) and Tricia Hall (Enterprise Solutions & Government Contracting Leader, Agility Insights) come together to discuss the evolving landscape of team success, leadership alignment, and value delivery. They explore the importance o...

Navigating Business Agility and Change with Laura Powers In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Tricia Hall interviews Laura Powers, CEO of the Business Agility Institute. They discuss the impact of continuous change in the business world post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of agile and human-centric approaches in modern organizations. Laura shares her extensive career experience, including roles in engineering and leadership across various industries. They explore topics like the co...

Illuminating Insights: Agile Transformation in Government with Beth Hatter In this episode of Illuminating Insights, the host is joined by Beth Hatter, an experienced trainer, coach, and community leader specializing in Agile and lean principles. Beth discusses her extensive experience in supporting large organizations, particularly focusing on the dynamics and challenges within the government sector. The conversation dives into the common misconceptions about government work, the practical...

Illuminating Insights: Transforming Organizations: Navigating Leadership Transitions and Sustaining Change with Josh Seckel In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall talks with Josh Seckel, the VP of Solutions at Gov CIO, about his experiences working with Agile transformations in both government and industry. Josh shares his insights on maintaining transformation efforts amidst leadership changes, achieving small wins, and engaging customers and stakeholders. The conversation a...

llluminating Insights: Transforming Business with Mark Ricks In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall talks with Marc Rix, a SAFe fellow and methodologist at Scaled Agile. Marc shares his journey from a DevOps specialist to his current role, emphasizing the importance of Lean Product methods and practical business results. They discuss the evolution of agile transformations into holistic business transformations, focusing on delivering tangible business outcomes, and the crucia...

Illuminating Insights: Transformative Leadership with Dave Nielsen In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall converses with Dave Nielsen, an expert in Enterprise Business Agility and Executive Coaching. Dave shares his extensive experience working with diverse organizations to foster Agile culture, discusses the critical aspects of leadership development, and highlights the importance of empathy, mentorship, and organizational health. They delve into the challenges of developing...

Illuminating Insights: Employee-Centric Portfolio Management with Eric Willeke In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall speaks with Eric Willeke about reimagining portfolio management for better outcomes and less stressful lives. They discuss the shift from traditional project management to a more people-focused approach, the importance of understanding the current state of an organization, and creating focus for strategic initiatives. Eric emphasizes the value of human-centric...

Illuminating Insights: Leah Jochim on Transformative Leadership and Team Dynamics In this episode of Illuminating Insights, host Trisha Hall converses with Leah Jochim, a seasoned innovator with over 20 years of experience fostering high-performing teams. Leah shares her philosophy of servant leadership, emphasizing the importance of involving people in transformative processes. She discusses various strategies to create efficiencies within organizations, focusing on cross-functional teams, c...

In Episode 3 of Illuminating Insights, host Trisha Hall interviews Sanjiv Augustine, founder and CEO of LitheSpeed LLC and the Agile Leadership Academy. They delve into the challenges and opportunities of modern leadership amidst market turbulence and technological advancements, emphasizing a people-centric approach and clear vision. Sanjiv provides actionable insights on responsible AI integration, lean portfolio management, adaptive governance, and the pivotal shift from a project to...

Illuminating Insights: Insights from a leadership expert with Sean Lemson In this episode of Illuminating Insights, Trisha Hall talks with Sean Lemson, a leadership expert, and founder of Motivated Outcomes. They discuss the importance of morale and engagement in driving team performance, the impact of organizational structure and reorganization on team dynamics, and effective strategies to foster a healthy company culture. Sean also shares insights from his book 'One Drop of Poison' and his ...

Illuminating Insights: Evan Leyborn on Business Agility and Value Creation In this inaugural episode of Illuminating Insights, host Trisha Hall engages in a captivating discussion with Evan Leyborn, co-founder of the Business Agility Institute. They delve into how companies can achieve genuine value by being agile and customer-focused. Evan shares real-world examples, including transforming a bank's lost credit card process and innovative citizen engagement in city budgeting. The ...