YDS: Thoughts on the Recent Agile Role Layoffs

Ryan and Todd discuss the uncertain and complex nature of recent layoffs, particularly in the tech industry, attributing them to various global events. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach to employment, they advise viewing the employer-employee relationship as a transactional exchange of time and talent for compensation. Todd and Ryan underscored the importance of continuous personal and professional development through various means like reading, networking, and utilizing online resources. Drawing from personal experiences, they highlight the resilience of skill enhancement, especially during layoffs. They conclude with a call to focus on what one can control, advocating for a realistic and informed approach to career planning and economic changes while maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook. 🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Explore more: 📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy 📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/46dAQTC ✅ Subscribe to this channel for Agile, Scrum, and Kanban insights: https://www.youtube.com/agileforhumans?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Connect with Agile for Humans: 📘 Website - https://agileforhumans.com/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/agileforhumans 🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-for-humans-llc 🔍 The Evidence-Based Company - https://theevidencebasedcompany.com/ 📧 Email - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices