Ep 23. Michael Spayd on all things agile
Michael Spayd is an expert in all things agile and the co-author of Agile Transformation. He shares: The differences between doing, being, and leading agile How the integral framework influences his
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Padraig has been brilliant in working with several members of our Executive team He is focussed on providing a coaching experience that delivers commercial outcomes which is a real strength. I have experienced coaches in the past that are great for the individual concerned but fail to also deliver company results. He is rather unique.
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