Can the Zero Blockers framework overcome the pitfalls of agile?

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Show Notes:

Key Themes & Topics:

1. Introduction to Rory Madden

• Rory Madden's background and his roles as co-founder of UXDX and creator of Zero Blockers.
• His journey from big consultancies to startups to co-founding UXDX.

2. Zero Blockers Framework

• Purpose & Development: A framework designed to help companies maintain the agility of small teams while scaling.
• Challenges Addressed: Tackles issues such as team empowerment, funding, governance, and dependency management.
• Implementation: Built on insights from 800 real-world case studies, emphasizing practical solutions over theoretical concepts.

3. The Challenges with Agile

• Theory vs. Practice: Agile's brilliant theoretical foundation versus its practical difficulties in large organizations.
• Bureaucracy and Dependencies: How traditional agile frameworks add layers of management and slow down processes.

4. Insights from UXDX Conference

• Conference Evolution: From niche UX discussions to a comprehensive event covering product development, design, and teamwork.
• Format and Approach: Focus on case study-driven content, interactive forums, and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Upcoming Events: Details about the next UXDX conference in Dublin, Ireland, featuring diverse sessions and networking opportunities.

5. Practical Advice for Conference Attendees

• Setting Goals: Whether to learn industry trends, enhance skills, or network.
• Effective Networking: Approaching networking with a mindset of offering value and building meaningful connections.

6. Real-World Applications and Case Studies

• Examples and Takeaways: Stories from industry leaders and how they've applied the Zero Blockers framework.
• Listener Engagement: Encouraging listeners to visit the Zero Blockers and UXDX websites for further resources and to share their own case studies.

Key Quotes:

• "Zero Blockers helps companies scale and maintain the speed of small teams by addressing challenges that other frameworks evade."
• "Agile is brilliant in theory, but when applied in practice, it often creates bureaucratic slowdowns due to dependencies."
• "At UXDX, we emphasize real case studies and practical solutions over theoretical discussions to foster better team collaboration."

Episode Links:

• Rory Madden on LinkedIn
• UXDX conference
• Zero Blockers
• UserTesting’s The Human Insight Summit (THiS)