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Posted on - Welcome to Episode 16 of the Outliers Inn podcast: Agile development in the public service industry.
Topic: Join Antlerboy and JP as they talk with Matt Barnaby where they discuss the application of agile development practices in the public service industry.
Hosts: Joseph Paris & Benjamin Taylor
Guests: Matt Barnaby
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