<p>This episode:  Niall McShane is your host, and he introduces the podcast and its theme through exploring the &quot;productivity versus purpose&quot; tension.<br/><br/>In this episode some topics discussed include:</p><ol><li>why cost-out and agile change programs don&apos;t mix</li><li>how to tap into the workforce&apos;s discretional effort</li><li>the &apos;hard&apos; and soft&apos; aspect of an agile change program; how the interact</li><li>fear of change and how to reduce its effect on an agile program</li><li>a short book review as it relates to this episode&apos;s topic</li></ol>

An Executive's Guide to Agile "gobble-dee-gook".

Provocative, disruptive (but helpful) conversations for leaders or sponsors of agile change programs. Niall McShane has been working with sponsors of Agile change programs for decades; he tells stories from the field weaving in industry theory and insights to help leaders get a handle on the role they play as disruptors and agents of change.