04/22/2021 – Launch Your Agile Career

The Scrum Alliance is hosting a special event is for anyone interested in launching or growing their agile career: product owners, Scrum Masters, developers, aspiring agile coaches, and everyone in between. Whether you are just starting out in your journey or you are a seasoned professional in the agile industry, this jam-packed half-day event will help…

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The Definition of Done vs. the Acceptance Criteria

The Definition of Done often gets confused with the Acceptance Criteria. Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria is specific to a user story and it will differ from one user story to the next as it’s tied to a particular functionality or feature. The acceptance criteria further clarifies the feature by proving context and intent. It helps manage…

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05/17 – Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Training Class (Live/Virtual/Online)

Join us for the May 17 - 19 Certified Scrum Developer® (CSD® track) training class from Washington DC. This course is a 3 day virtual immersive training and online learning experience that covers the skills needed to design and build reliable, robust, and verifiable systems. Over 50% of this class involves hands-on coding through sample exercises…

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Agile Lessons from Antarctica: Responding to Change over Following a Plan

Julie Wyman presented on "Agile Lessons from Antarctica: Responding to Change over Following a Plan at the DC Scrum User Group on March 12st, 2021. Abstract ABSTRACT I spent January 2018 in Antarctica hanging out with penguins, whales, and seals. It was about as different from my day-to-day work as an Agile Coach as can be.…

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03/12/2021 – Agile Lessons from Antarctica by Julie Wyman

On March 13, 2021, the DC Scrum User Group welcomes Julie Wyman for a talk on "Agile Lessons from Antarctica: Responding to Change over Following a Plan." Abstract: I spent January 2018 in Antarctica hanging out with penguins, whales, and seals. It was about as different from my day-to-day work as an Agile Coach as can…

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3 Steps to Land your First Scrum Master Job

One of the most common questions I get asked in my Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) training class is "How do I get my first job as a Scrum Master?" So let's look at 3 steps you can take to help you land your first Scrum Master job. It's important to note that a Scrum Master training certification…

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04/07 – Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Training Class (Live/Virtual/Online)

Join us for the April 7 - 9 Certified Scrum Developer® (CSD® track) training class from Washington DC. This course is a 3 day virtual immersive training and online learning experience that covers the skills needed to design and build reliable, robust, and verifiable systems. Over 50% of this class involves hands-on coding through sample exercises…

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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Writing of the Agile Manifesto

Today is February 2021 and we are celebrating 20 years since the writing of the Agile Manifesto. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what happened back in Snowbird 2001 when 17 software development thought leaders authored the Manifesto for Agile Software Development more commonly referred to as the Agile Manifesto. 1990s – Before the Agile Manifesto Let’s…

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A Behind The Scenes Look at The Writing of The Agile Manifesto by Fadi Stephan

Fadi Stephan presented on "Snowbird 2001 - A Behind the Scenes Look at the Writing of the Agile Manifesto" at the DC Scrum User Group on February 1st, 2021. Abstract In February of 2021, the AgileReflect20 festival is celebrating 20 years since the writing of the Agile Manifesto in Snowbird, Utah. Join the DC Scrum User…

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02/11/2021 – Agile Manifesto 20th Anniversary

The Scrum Alliance will be streaming live from Snowbird, Utah on February 11th in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Agile Manifesto. Join us in the Aspen Room where it all happened as we discuss the past, present, and future of agile through a variety of panels and networking activities. Find out…

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A Deeper Dive Into the ScrumMaster Role By Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng joined the DC Scrum User Group on January 22, 2021 to take us on a Deeper Dive into the ScrumMaster role. Abstract The ScrumMaster is a critical role in Scrum (or Team Coach on Kanban/ Agile teams). However it is the most misunderstood role as well. They are not a project manager, nor a…

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02/01/2021 – A Behind the Scenes Look at Snowbird 2001 by Fadi Stephan

In February of 2021, the AgileReflect20 festival is celebrating 20 years since the writing of the Agile Manifesto in Snowbird, Utah. Join the DC Scrum User Group as we kick-off the festival with a behind the scenes look at what happened at Snowbird back in 2001 during the writing of the Agile Manifesto. In addition to…

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01/22/2021 – A Deeper Dive Into the ScrumMaster Role

On January 22, Richard Cheng joins the DC Scrum User Group to present a talk on a Deeper Dive into the Scrum Master. The ScrumMaster is a critical role in Scrum (or Team Coach on Kanban/ Agile teams). However it is the most misunderstood role as well. They are not a project manager, nor a team…

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07/19/2021 – Agile 2021

In its 20th year, Agile Alliance's annual North American conference is dedicated to furthering Agile principles and providing an avenue for people and ideas to flourish. Spend a week at our virtual event from July 19 to July 23 with passionate Agilists from more than 50 countries and explore the latest techniques, practices, and strategies in…

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