# Episode 82: A TAIL of Woe - Improving Medical Device Development

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Published: 2025-08-19T17:57:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 608

## Resource

🎙️ In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, hosts @Jeff and @Pat continue their deep dive into Agile in the medical device industry—this time exploring a new engagement with Client C. After conducting an initial assessment, the team uncovered a familiar challenge: a long tail of QMS (Quality Management System) processes that were slowing down delivery and decision-making. Much like Clients A and B from previous episodes, Client C received similar recommendations focused on improving testing efficiency and streamlining approval workflows. Tune in to hear how agilityIRL worked with this client to move from insight to action—including how their new Agile tool will be both audited and implemented within a regulated environment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating agility inside a quality-heavy or compliance-driven context. #Take5IRL #AgilityIRL #MedicalDeviceAgile #QMS #AgileTransformation #AgileInHealthcare #ScrumInMedTech #ProjectManagement #AgileCoaching #ComplianceAgile

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