35 minutes
The Agile Diaries with Dave White
In this episode of The Agile Diaries, we speak with Dave White who talks about how being a ‘latchkey kid’ fostered his independence and ability to embrace change.

About this episode:
Series 1: Episode 5
In this episode of The Agile Diaries, we speak with Dave White who talks about how being a ‘latchkey kid’ fostered his independence and ability to embrace change.
He also discusses psychopaths in the C-Suite and the importance of trust in leadership.
Key Discussion Points
04:51
Being a ‘latch key kid’ and how learning independence is essential
12:22
Starting with agile methodologies such as Extreme Programming (XP).
22:10
Psychopaths in the boardroom.
“If you’re not agile, you’re not in the game.”
Dave White
Featured in this episode:
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Agile Coach, E.ONDave is an agile coach at the energy supply organisation E.ON. With a Scrum Master and Project Management background, he has extensive experience in different agile methodologies and supporting organizations to apply these to transformation and change.
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Instructional Designer, Podcast HostEd is an experienced instructional designer, digital producer and project manager. He is an award-winning writer, national radio breakfast show presenter and voice actor.
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