Live Q&A Session: Real Solutions to Your Agile Challenges

## An Interactive Discussion with The Meta-Cast Podcast Hosts

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## Session Summary

Join Bob Galen and Josh Anderson from The Meta-Cast podcast for an interactive, attendee-driven Q&A session focused on solving YOUR specific agile challenges. Unlike traditional presentations that hope to cover relevant topics, this session puts you in the driver's seat.
With over 350 podcast episodes and decades of combined agile coaching experience, Bob and Josh bring practical, battle-tested wisdom to help you navigate the real-world complexities of agile implementation. Whether you're struggling with team dynamics, organizational transformations, leadership challenges, or scaling agile practices, this is your opportunity to get personalized guidance from recognized industry experts.
Format: Live Q&A based on pre-submitted and live questions
Duration: 60 Minutes
What to Expect: Honest insights, practical solutions, and engaging discussions about the agile challenges that matter most to you

## Suggested Pre-Submission Questions for Attendees

We encourage you to submit your questions in advance through our Google Form. Here are some thought-starters across different categories:

### Team Dynamics & Culture

• How do we rebuild trust in a team that's been through multiple failed transformations?
• What are practical ways to improve psychological safety in remote/hybrid teams?
• How do we handle team members who resist agile practices?
• What's your advice for dealing with "agile in name only" situations?

### Scaling & Organizational Challenges

• How do we maintain agility as our organization grows from startup to enterprise?
• What are the most common pitfalls when scaling agile, and how do we avoid them?
• How do we get executive buy-in for agile transformation?
• What metrics actually matter when measuring agile success?

### Leadership & Coaching

• What's the difference between being an agile coach vs. a scrum master in practice?
• How do technical leaders balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities?
• What are the "smells" of poor agile leadership, and how do we address them?
• How do we develop agile leaders from within our organization?

### Practical Implementation

• How do we adapt agile practices for non-software teams?
• What's your take on hybrid methodologies (Scrumban, Water-Scrum-Fall)?
• How do we handle fixed-deadline, fixed-scope projects in an agile way?
• What are the minimum viable practices for a team just starting with agile?

### Current Trends & Future of Agile

• How is AI changing agile practices and what should we prepare for?
• Is "Agile 2.0" solving real problems or creating new buzzwords?
• How do we separate valuable agile evolution from hype?
• What agile practices have stood the test of time vs. what should we leave behind?

### Career Development

• How do we build resilience as agile practitioners in challenging environments?
• What skills should agile professionals focus on developing in 2025?
• How do we navigate career transitions within the agile space?
• What's your advice for aspiring agile coaches?

### Specific Situation Debugging

• We're experiencing [specific challenge] - what would you recommend?
• Our retrospectives feel stale - how do we reinvigorate them?
• How do we reduce meeting fatigue while maintaining collaboration?
• Our product owner is overwhelmed - how can we help?

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## How to Submit Your Questions

1. Visit our Google Form: https://forms.gle/zcxaK46UdAMzm49s9
2. Select the category that best fits your question
3. Provide context about your specific situation
4. Include what you've already tried (if applicable)
5. Name is optional, so you can remain anonymous if that is helpful

Note: While we'll try to address as many questions as possible, submitting early increases the likelihood of your question being discussed in detail during the session.
Don’t miss it — RSVP now and bring your questions and experiences to the conversation!