#140 Poker, Projects, and Probability: Lessons from the Poker Table with Stacy Oliver

from Product Fields · host Sander Dur, Ryan Brook, Jim Sammons, and Rich Visotcky

“In both poker and business, humans are the biggest variable—and the biggest opportunity."In this episode of Mastering Agility, Jim welcomes long-time friend and seasoned agile coach Stacy Oliver for a fascinating conversation that blends the worlds of poker, game theory, and agility. Drawing from decades of experience at the card table and in the corporate world, Stacy shares how concepts like expected value (EV), Game Theory Optimal (GTO) play, and the Independent Chip Model (ICM) can help leaders make better bets on their projects, teams, and portfolios.Stacy and Jim explore how decision quality, not just outcomes, determines success, and how understanding your constraints, risks, and probabilities can help you maximize return on investment in any game you’re playing.Connect with Stacy: (13) Stacy Oliver | LinkedInCheck out our sponsor:www.xebia.comwww.wiserbees.comwww.masteringagility.orgHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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