Dave Prior, Agile Trainer, Consultant and Project Manager
264 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
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In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
43 minutes 21 seconds
4 weeks ago
Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navigating the AI landscape, the value of collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and the importance of assessing the value of AI projects. Hugo concludes by offering a course on building AI applications, emphasizing the iterative nature of AI development.
Takeaways
- Hugo emphasizes the importance of data in AI applications.
- AI agents can automate tasks but require human oversight.
- Understanding the problem is crucial before implementing AI solutions.
- Prompt engineering remains a valuable skill alongside learning about agents.
- Consultants should educate clients on practical AI applications.
- AI systems should be built incrementally and iteratively.
- Value assessment in AI projects should focus on efficiency and cost savings.
- Continuous improvement is essential for AI systems to remain effective.
- Experimentation with AI tools can lead to innovative solutions.
- Collaboration between technical and non-technical teams is vital for successful AI implementation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Data and AI Literacy
06:14 Understanding AI Agents vs. LLMs
09:18 The Role of Agents in Business Solutions
12:21 Navigating the Future of AI and Agents
15:24 Consulting and Client Education in AI
18:37 Building Incremental AI Solutions
21:29 The Future of AI Coding and Debugging
24:32 Prototyping with AI: Challenges and Solutions
25:32 Leveraging AI for User Insights and Competitive Analysis
27:29 Understanding Value in AI Development
32:05 The Role of Product Managers in AI Integration
33:00 AI as an Instrument: The Human Element
35:33 Getting Started with AI: Practical Steps for Teams
38:51 Building AI Applications: Course Overview and Insights
Links from the Podcast:
Stop Building AI Agents - Here’s what you should build instead (Article) https://www.decodingai.com/p/stop-building-ai-agents
Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/multi-agent-research-system
The Colgate Study https://www.pymc-labs.com/blog-posts/AI-based-Customer-Research
Hugo’s Course (Starts November 3, 2025)
Building AI Applications for Data Scientists and Software Engineers (with a 25% discount)
https://maven.com/hugo-stefan/building-ai-apps-ds-and-swe-from-first-principles?promoCode=drunkenpm
(You can use the discount code drunkenpm to get 25% off)
How To Be A Podcast Guest with Jay Hrcsko https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIM
Contacting Hugo
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-bowne-anderson-045939a5/
Substack https://hugobowne.substack.com/
Contacting Dave
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsungo
Dave’s Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
