Al Shalloway, Founder & CEO of Success Engineering
- Teaching principles he didn’t personally embody led to self-reflection and growth.
- Importance of living what you teach.
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Overview
In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Al Shalloway, Founder and CEO of Success Engineering. Al’s multifaceted journey—spanning his roles as an educator, author, consultant, and thought leader—shines through in a discussion that demystifies complex topics like Agile, Lean, and business transformation.
00:00:32 – What Transformative Moments Shaped Al’s Journey?
- Teaching principles he didn’t personally embody led to self-reflection and growth.
- Importance of living what you teach.
00:01:34 – Why Stay Passionate About Agile, Lean, and Transformation?
- Lifelong curiosity and a drive to learn.
- Four decades influenced by Deming and Lean.
00:02:44 – What is Success Engineering and the Amplio Expert System?
- Concept of “engineering success”—combining people and systematic approaches.
- Built from 10,000+ interviews to capture patterns that work.
- Emphasis on adaptable playbooks and embedded coaching methods.
00:05:42 – How Does Amplio Adapt to Different Organizational Contexts?
- Core first principles of flow and feedback.
- Flexible practices tailored to unique business needs and human elements.
00:07:32 – Is There a Disconnect Between Agile Theory and Practice?
- Agile often lacks systems thinking and broader business focus.
- Emphasis on the need for holistic, not just team-based, agility.
00:10:29 – What Tells You an Organization Needs a New Approach?
- Key signals: lack of value clarity and feedback delays.
- Focus should be on actual effectiveness, not just adopting Agile labels.
00:12:13 – How to Shift from Silos to True Flow?
- Focus on value delivery and reducing waste.
- Use flow as an improvement tool, not the ultimate goal.
00:15:08 – How Important is Culture and Psychological Safety?
- Culture follows how work is managed—not vice versa.
- Building trust and safety comes from working together and improving systems, not blaming individuals.
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- Teaching principles he didn’t personally embody led to self-reflection and growth.
- Importance of living what you teach.
