#120 | The Power of Teamwork, Agile, and Mindfulness with Kathy Berkidge

Agile Ideas

In the fast-paced world of today's businesses, achieving success requires a holistic approach that brings together the best elements of teamwork, agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and mindfulness. Join us for an enlightening podcast episode where we delve deeper into what it means to be mindful, being and doing agile and enhancing productivity.

With a background in software development, Kathy is an agile BA professional with over 30 years of experience in I.T. She provides business analysis and agile training and consulting services to many organisations in a variety of industries, as well as speaks internationally on topics relating to agile, mindset and business analysis. Kathy works with teams to improve teamwork, be more innovative and deliver better customer value. She is passionate about seeing people, teams and organisations thrive in an environment of collaboration and harmony.

In this episode, with Kathy we'll explore:

• How effective teamwork forms the bedrock of high-performing organizations
• Discover the transformative power of agile-based methodologies
• Understand the difference between new ways of working and new ways of thinking
• Discuss how agility not only enhances project management but also fosters adaptability and responsiveness in an ever-changing landscape
• Why success isn't just about external factors; it starts from within and;
• Agile myths busted

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking to excel both professionally and personally, this podcast episode will equip you with valuable strategies and insights to harmonize success in all aspects of your work life.

Kathy recommended a book called 'Lift Off' by Ainsley Nies and Diana Larsen.

Fatimah recommend using the 'My User Manual' for your teams by Atlassian found here: https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/plays/my-user-manual

To connect with Kathy reach out to her here:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-berkidge/

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