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If you need to talk about Devops but your not a total nerd, here's a simple explanation your mum would understand. You can download the whiteboard > https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whiteboard_episide8ish_devops.png

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SKIP to approx 17 minutes in for PRACTICAL ADVICE if you're a computer science student, but I was recently asked off the back of a Keele University talk on Agile how I got to do what I'm doing, so I thought I'd record an episode all about it.

As always, thanks for listening, please subscribe & share the podcast with your mates who may be interested in this kind of stuff too.

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I was put in touch with Mark Oakes, a great Head of IT from South Africa. You can find him on Linkedin here

We spoke about him coming over from South Africa, the UK Job market, what he thinks are technology trends he's seeing here in the UK compared to overseas & we get to find out a little more about a great guy.

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Here's a podcast description that ties both topics together effectively:

🎙 Episode Title: Delivering in Volatile Environments & White Privilege Bias

In today’s episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, we tackle two critical challenges in the world of Agile and IT leadership: navigating volatile delivery environments and understanding the impact of white privilege bias in decision-making.

🔹 Delivering in Volatile Environments – Whether it’s market uncertainty, shifting stakeholder priorities, or unexpected team disruptions, delivery managers are constantly faced with turbulence. We’ll explore strategies for maintaining stability, adapting frameworks under pressure, and leading teams through unpredictable challenges without losing momentum.

🔹 White Privilege Bias in Leadership & Delivery – Bias—whether conscious or unconscious—affects hiring, promotions, and team dynamics. We discuss how systemic privilege influences decision-making in the workplace, the hidden biases that shape delivery outcomes, and how leaders can actively foster more equitable environments.

💡 Key Takeaways:

✅ How to structure Agile teams for resilience in volatile conditions

✅ The role of psychological safety in high-stakes deliveries

✅ Recognizing and addressing privilege bias in leadership decisions

✅ Practical steps for creating inclusive teams that thrive under pressure

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