In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join the insightful conversation with Larry Apke, a VUCA consultant and agile expert, as he shares invaluable insights on thriving in a rapidly changing world. Discover the keys to adapting your mindset, embracing feedback, and implementing agile practices for success. Larry's expertise unfolds in a dialogue with host Khudania Ajay, unraveling the mysteries of navigating the VUCA world. 🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥 Understanding VUCA: Learn the origins and significance of VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) and how it shapes our modern world. Individual Mindset Shift: Explore why individual mindset changes are crucial for thriving in a dynamic environment. Importance of Feedback: Uncover the role of feedback in personal and organizational growth, emphasizing the need to embrace constructive criticism. Agile Practices: Gain insights into agile methodologies like Scrum and their role in adapting to the ever-changing landscape. Backlog Management: Discover the Golden Rule of Agile, focusing on choosing tasks that deliver optimal value in the shortest time. 🔥 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 🔥 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Understanding VUCA 01:17 Surviving vs Thriving in a VUCA world 02:27 Tools and mindset to thrive 03:30 Applying principles as an individual and business 04:22 The VUCA MBA framework 05:20 Feedback and humility 06:18 Is an agile mindset enough? 07:29 Why organizations fail to adapt 08:24 Poker analogy for decision making 09:16 Implementing Agile Practices 10:10 Handling feedback on new ideas 11:12 Knowledge workers are different 12:27 Leaders not getting the message 13:43 Overcoming human biases 15:26 Implementing agility in organizations 16:14 Changing mindsets 17:30 Ceremonializing feedback 19:18 Making decisions quickly 21:48 Learning from books on agility 💼 BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💼 For partnership opportunities and inquiries, contact us at: kajmasterclass@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT KAJ MASTERCLASS LIVE Discover our handpicked products and services that support our channel and website. When you make a purchase through these links, you help us create more valuable content for you. Thank you for your support! 🎙 Connect with top podcasters and guests at PodMatch for podcasting success: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/kaj 👗 Shop authentic Indian handloom sarees on Ethnics Land (Since 2018) and enjoy 15% off now!: https://www.ethnicsland.com/ ………………………………………………………………………………… 🎙 ABOUT THE GUEST 🎙 Larry has over 12 years’ experience as an Agile Coach and is passionate about helping organizations adopt and implement Agile principles and practices to deliver value, quality, and customer satisfaction. He was a Principal Agile Coach at T-Mobile, where he led and supported Agile transformation and innovation initiatives across the organization. Larry is the founder and Chief Agile Officer of The Job Hackers, a non-profit that provides free Agile training and workforce development to underrepresented and underserved communities. He is the author of two books on Agile, and a recognized speaker and leader in the Agile community. Connect here: https://vucamba.com/ 🎤 ABOUT THE HOST 🎤 Your host, Khudania Ajay, is a seasoned content entrepreneur, podcast host, and independent journalist with over two decades of media industry experience. Having worked with prestigious organizations like CNBC (India), Reuters, and Press Trust of India, Ajay is now dedicated to helping you succeed through his LIVE Masterclasses. Connect with Ajay on LinkedIn: / ajaykhudania 🌐 CONNECT WITH ALL THINGS KAJ 🌐 📺 Watch More: / @kajmasterclass 🎧 Listen to Podcasts: https://pod.link/thekajstudio 📖 Read Our Blog: https://kajmasterclass.beehiiv.com/ 💻 Visit Our Website: https://thekajmasterclass.live/ 🌟 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://bit.ly/3y2yKrM 🐦 Twitter: / kajmasterclass 📸 Instagram: / kajmasterclass