Agile in the Non-profit Sector
This talk will not only show you how Agile methods are great for starting an innovative initiative in a low-to zero-budget sector, it will also show you how you can use Agile to make a difference in this world.
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Pragmatic Agile Scaling with Safety-Critical Products
Are Agile methods appropriate for safety-critical products? This presentation describes how an Agile project in the nuclear industry, has managed to be Agile while maintaining nuclear safety. A related issue is the complex nature of the work, spread over multiple teams in multiple companies, with work projected to continue for over 5 years.
5 Minute Quick Scrum Guide – Should I Use Story Points Or Hours?
There is plenty to fret about when you are running or on an agile team, but your measure of estimation should be one of them. In fact, despite what you may have heard from consultants or others, Scrum is not prescriptive about any particular estimation measure, let alone story points. Many practitioners support story points and it is been very in vogue for a while now, you should do whatever you and your team feels most comfortable with.
Don’t Walk Away from Complexity… Run
We constantly hear that change should be affordable and cost-effective with Agile. True, but, in reality, that is easily said than done. Complexity makes change hard. We cannot shy away from the hard problems posed by domains and business needs. So, how can we solve complicated problems without getting dragged into the quagmire of what appears to be an inevitable complexity?
Mindful Agile Leadership
What is Mindful Agile Leadership? It is the perfect balance of 3 essential elements: The agile mindset : the heart of agile – our attitude and approach to work that is collaborative, adaptable, open to change, value focused with continuous learning and growth. Mindfulness : the quality of awareness – non-judgmental, objective, deliberate observation and openness to whatever unfolds in the present. Servant leadership : being of service to others – focused on the growth and development of others, empowering teams to be high performing.
Agile Transformation in Times of COVID-19
Learn the experience of large Agile Transformation during turbulent times created by Covid-19. This describes how Scrum Masters changed the way of serving the organization, how you need to modify the approach and strategy of Agile Transformation and how this change impacts Scrum Teams.
Scrum Roles Dysfunctions and Anti-Patterns
The two presenters explore the misunderstandings and usages of Scrum roles using examples of what they have seen in organizations. They witnessed these dysfunctions not only in companies who are new to these roles, but also in organizations that were already applying Scrum for a while.