<p>In this episode, Jim and Rich delve into the complexities of Agile methodologies with Sam Falco and Dan Neumann, discussing the balance between consistency and flexibility, the challenges of planning in complex environments, and the importance of discipline in Agile practices. Together, they explore various frameworks for navigating complexity, the significance of measuring effectiveness, and the necessity of making small bets in uncertain conditions. The need for organizations to adapt their approaches based on the context and to embrace feedback as a means of continuous improvement is critical for continued success.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:08 Understanding Complexity in Agile </p><p>09:02 The Challenge of Planning in Complex Environments </p><p>13:49 Navigating Regulations and Constraints </p><p>15:57 Frameworks for Managing Complexity </p><p>21:46 Managing Risk and Boundaries in Complexity </p><p>26:07 Efficiency vs. Effectiveness </p><p>30:20 The Complexity of Decision Making </p><p>37:15 Consistency vs Flexibility </p><p>44:05 Discovering the Time to Change </p><p>47:53 Building and Falling Into Habits </p><p>51:58 Finding the Balance of Consistency and Flexibility </p><p>53:40 Iterating Towards a Solution </p><p>54:37 Complexity Needs Good Process </p><p>55:25 Using Cadence for Evolution and Consistency </p><p>57:01 It Takes Discipline to Deliver</p><p><br></p><p><b>Connect with Mastering Agility:</b></p><p>📢 Follow the podcast for more inspiring stories<br>💬 Join the conversation on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastering-agility">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastering-agility<br></a>📩 Contact us for trades or sponsorships</p><p>👉 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it!</p><p><br></p><p><b>Connect with our guests:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-falco/">linkedin.com/in/sam-falco/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetdanneumann/">linkedin.com/in/meetdanneumann/</a></p><p><br></p><p><b>Check out our sponsors:</b></p><p><a href="http://www.xebia.com"><u>www.xebia.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.wiserbees.com"><u>www.wiserbees.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.jointinsights.com"><u>www.jointinsights.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.productfields.com"><u>www.productfields.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Find more at <a href="http://www.masteringagility.org"><u>www.masteringagility.org</u></a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>