BYOD – Bring your own Direction
BYOD - Bring your own Direction
Podcast Description
BYOD, the podcast where Agile meets inspiration! Every episode features a special guest from the Agile universe—founders, project managers, scrum masters, developers, educators, and IT professionals—each bringing their unique perspectives and stories from Agile and beyond.
BYOD invites each guest to pick their own “D” - Dreams, Drama, Discoveries, or Decisions - to shape the direction of our conversation. No two episodes are the same, as we explore fresh ideas, personal journeys, and actionable insights that redefine the Agile landscape.
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The podcast delves into a variety of key topics within the Agile framework, including app development trends, compliance in technology, and the future of work. For instance, episodes highlight AI integration in Agile tools, with discussions on the evolution of project management systems and compliance as a competitive advantage, providing actionable insights for listeners interested in the latest developments in the Agile ecosystem.
BYOD, the podcast where Agile meets inspiration! Every episode features a special guest from the Agile universe—founders, project managers, scrum masters, developers, educators, and IT professionals—each bringing their unique perspectives and stories from Agile and beyond.
BYOD invites each guest to pick their own “D” – Dreams, Drama, Discoveries, or Decisions – to shape the direction of our conversation. No two episodes are the same, as we explore fresh ideas, personal journeys, and actionable insights that redefine the Agile landscape.
Join Björn Döhler in conversation with Katharina Alt, Head of Atlassian Services at Seibert, as they explore the challenges of leading distributed teams across multiple countries while navigating the rapidly evolving Atlassian ecosystem.
In this episode, discover:
- How Seibert transformed from 110 to 500 employees across Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, and the US
- Strategies for managing distributed teams without a playbook
- Why meeting people in person still matters in a remote world
- Navigating cultural differences in business communication (and why Germans are ”too direct”)
- The shift from technical consulting to business process management
- How AI is revolutionizing cross-cultural communication
- Building relationships through Loom videos and async communication
- Lessons learned from merging with four Atlassian partners
- Why the increasing complexity of Atlassian tools creates new opportunities
From managing 100+ daily chat messages to integrating teams across different cultures, Katharina shares practical insights on thriving in constant change. Learn how Seibert adapted as Atlassian evolved from a ”cozy” company to a global enterprise, and why there's no one-size-fits-all playbook for distributed teams.
Perfect for: Team leaders, solution partners, and anyone navigating organizational growth and digital transformation.
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