Do's and Dont's in the Workplace: Dont Be an Influencer

🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org courses: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc New Year, New Focus (00:04): Hosts Ryan and Todd welcome 2025 with a mindset of opportunities and hard work, emphasizing goal-oriented efforts. PMI and Agile Alliance Merger (00:25–01:57): Discussed the Project Management Institute (PMI)'s acquisition of Agile Alliance. Opinion: This is primarily a financial and branding move for PMI, acquiring a mailing list and a diminishing conference brand. Urge to avoid reactionary "hot takes" and focus on practical contributions to the Agile community. Critique of Influencer Culture (02:19–03:30): Highlighted the rise of reactionary content in professional spaces, likening it to "a TikTok joke." Advice for 2025: Ignore influencers' drama and focus on meaningful work that delivers value. The Agile Landscape in 2025 (03:53–04:36): PMI and Agile Alliance's relevance remains questionable in the hosts' work context. The focus should remain on addressing real-world problems rather than sensationalism. Evidence-Based Management and Agile Practices (06:03–06:52): Emphasis on proving the value of Agile practices and process changes through evidence and data. Plans to focus on training and tools that promote measurable outcomes in Scrum, Kanban, and leadership. Navigating Industry Changes (07:14–07:50): Discussed trends like AI, remote work, and the return-to-office push by companies like Amazon. Advocated for adapting to change and prioritizing genuine work over superficial influence. Call to Action for 2025 (08:15–08:52): Encouraged viewers to "be doers," engage with clients, and produce tangible results. Announced upcoming evidence-based content to guide and support Agile practitioners. Closing Remarks: Reinforced the message to avoid distractions from influencer culture and to focus on impactful, results-driven work in 2025. Explore more: 📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy 📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/46dAQTC ✅ Subscribe to this channel for Agile, Scrum, and Kanban insights: https://www.youtube.com/agileforhumans?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Connect with Agile for Humans: 📘 Website - https://agileforhumans.com/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/agileforhumans 🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-for-humans-llc 🔍 The Evidence-Based Company - https://theevidencebasedcompany.com/ 📧 Email - [email protected] Join this channel to get access to the perks and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYWqpkc-YzAndAt90arxTA/join #agile #scrum #ebm #agileforhumans #scrummaster #scrumtraining #leadership #management #leadershipdevelopment