๐๏ธ Episode 11 โ AI + Agile = Better Teams ๐ | Vale and Mark Podcast
What happens when you mix the adaptability of Agile with the power of AI automation? You get teams that donโt just workโthey elevate.
In this episode of the Vale and Mark Podcast, we explore how AI can supercharge your Sprint Retrospectives by turning insights into action. From automating follow-ups to streamlining recurring tasks, AI helps teams close the loop and improve iteratively, sprint after sprint.
๐ก Youโll learn:
How AI tools can capture retrospective insights and feed them directly into your backlog
Ways automation reduces friction and boosts accountability (URLs Below!)
Practical examples of AI helping teams continuously level up collaboration
Whether youโre a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or just a curious team player, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help your team go from talking about improvement to actually living it.
๐ Watch now and discover how AI + Agile
Microsoft Power Automate (within Microsoft 365)
Power Automate โ Getting StartedLearn how to build workflows across your favorite appsโsync files, send notifications, collect dataโall without code. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/getting-started
Power Automate Tutorial for Beginners (YouTube)A simple, step-by-step video walkthrough that shows you exactly how to set up your first flow.
Create Cloud Flows with Copilot (Tutorial)Learn how to generate automated workflows using natural language with Copilotโsuper approachable for beginners. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/power-automate/get-started-with-cloud-flows
Excel Macros (Automation Made Simple)
How to Use Macros in Excel โ StepโbyโStep GuideA beginner-friendly walkthrough to recording and running macros. Great starting point. https://excelx.com/vba/how-to-use-macros/
Excel Macros with Examples โ GeeksforGeeksDetailed, pDetailed, practical examples and clear explanations to help you grasp macros quickly. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/excel/macros-in-excel/
Jira & Confluence Automation
Use Automation in Confluence (Atlassian)Build โSmart Buttonsโ on your pages to automate actionsโno coding required. https://community.atlassian.com/learning/lesson/use-automation-in-confluence
Reduce Admin Work with Jira Automation (Atlassian Community Course)Learn how to set up automation rulesโfrom simple to advancedโthat save time and keep your projects consistent. https://community.atlassian.com/learning/course/reduce-administrative-work-with-automation
Link Confluence Pages with Jira Issues AutomaticallyLearn to automate linking Jira tickets to related Confluence content using smart rules. https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Automation-articles/Jira-Automation-Linking-a-Confluence-page-with-Jira-issues/ba-p/2898621
Power BI โ Scheduled Data Refresh
Configure Scheduled Refresh โ Microsoft LearnMake sure your dashboards are always up-to-dateโthis official guide walks you through every step. https://www.tableau.com/blog/tableau-pulse-and-tableau-ai
StepโbyโStep Guide: Setup Scheduled Refresh in Power BIGreat for beginners who want to automate their reporting updates. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/refresh-scheduled-refresh
Tableau Automation & Data Prep
Starter Tips: Tableau Prep Conductor AutomationLearn how to schedule, monitor, and automate your data prep workflowsโno manual updates necessary. https://www.tableau.com/blog/starter-tips-automating-and-monitoring-flows-tableau-prep-conductor-104681
GROOT: Custom Automated Insights in TableauExplore advanced AI-enabled analytics in Tableau to automate insight generation. https://www.tableau.com/blog/tableau-research-default-customizing-automated-data-insights-groot
AI-Powered Tableau SemanticsSee how AI enriches your data and accelerates insight discovery in Tableau. https://www.tableau.com/blog/ai
