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/
Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
49 minutes 27 seconds
5 months ago
Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty
Shift: From Product To People: A Novel About Product Development, and Shifting to People To Achieve a Holistic Agile Transformation is a new book written by Michael Dougherty and Pete Oliver-Krueger that focuses on shifting the Agile mindset away from a product-centric approach and towards a more a people-centric one. This interview centers around the need for collaboration, the impact of AI on Agile practices, and the significance of creating a humane work environment. The authors also highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape. They also share some of the challenges they faced during the four and a half years of writing the book, the narrative style that allows for multiple perspectives, and the importance of real-life experiences in connecting with readers.
If you'd prefer the video version of this podcast, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/lf_f_JdTWvM
The Book
Shift: From Product to People https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Development-Shifting-Holistic-Transformation/dp/B0D89NT9RD
Contacting the Authors
Michael Dougherty https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilemichaeldougherty/
Pete Oliver-Krueger https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteok/
Chapters
00:18 Introduction to the Authors and Their Journey
03:17 The Motivation Behind Writing the Book
06:15 Exploring the Narrative Style and Structure
09:21 The Importance of Realistic Coaching
12:13 Chapter Highlights and Key Themes
15:11 The Concept of Collaborative Budgeting
18:19 The Three Waves of Agile
21:12 Humanizing Agile Practices
24:12 The Future of Agile and Leadership Perspectives
27:26 Navigating the Agile Doom Loop
30:19 Crisis as an Opportunity for Change
32:38 The Evolution of Agile Frameworks
34:34 AI's Impact on Agile Practices
41:17 The Human Element in Agile Coaching
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/
