For our May event, Mark Grove presented on Interpreting Cumulative Flow Diagrams. Abstract The Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD). Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Maybe you’ve been told it can help you better understand the flow of work, identify bottlenecks, and get a sense how long work items will take to complete. It sounds intriguing, but…how exactly…

In November, Mike Bowler presented on Psychological Safety: A dive into neuroscience and psychology. Abstract The term "psychological safety" was originally coined by Amy Edmondson to describe a behaviour that we can observe. But what does it mean to be psychologically safe? Why is this such a powerful and critical aspect to ourselves, and those around…

In November, Johanna Rothman presented on Modern Management - Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success. Abstract Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die. It’s time to…

For our July event, Nicole Spence-Goon presented on Agile Scaling and the factors you need for success. Abstract Have you ever thought to yourself... • How can we make Agile Scaling less of a goal itself and more of a method to get our organizational goals? • We know we need to scale but where do…

On June 21, 2021, Franky Jones presented on "Beyond Software" at the DC Scrum User Group (DCSUG). Abstract In this discussion, we will explore how a single conversation between coworkers on a software team sparked the implementation of Scrum across an entire organization. Leveraging the teachings from "Beyond the Goal", by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, we…

Sandeep Paudel presented on "Beyond Scrum and SAFe - How to Choose the Right Framework for your Teams or Organizations" at the DC Scrum User Group (DCSUG) on June 11, 2021. Abstract Are you confused why Scrum is not working for your software development teams; then you moved to Kanban, which turned out to be a…

On May 17, 2021, Fadi Stephan presented on "Guiding Your Team To Technical Excellence" at the DC Scrum User Group. Abstract “Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility” is one of the twelve principles behind the Agile manifesto. Are your teams practicing Test Driven Development, Automated Testing, Continuous Integration and Delivery? How about…

On April 19, 2021, Michae Sahota presented on "Lost in Translation - The Manager's Role in Agile" at the DC Scrum User Group. Abstract Your organization has moved to autonomous, self-organizing teams. Everyone is trained and coached on their new role. But what about managers? The role of a manager is _undefined_. Management is told, “Go…

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.…

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…

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…

Aanu Gopald joined the DC Scrum User Group on December 11, 2020 to present "Stop and Smell the Roses" Abstract ABSTRACTThe saying “stop and smell the roses.” doesn’t mean to simply smell flowers; it means to live in the moment with a great appreciation for the past, the present, the things around you and the future.…

Fadi Stephan presented on the "Top 11 Changes to the 2020 Scrum Guide" at the DC Scrum User Group on December 11, 2020. Abstract Last month, a new updated version of the Scrum Guide was released by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber. Join your DC Scrum User Group Agile practitioners for an informal lunch time discussion…

Erich Buhler presented on Enterprise Agility and Accelerated Change at the DC Scrum User Group on October 19, 2020. Abstract Chances are nobody told you that leaders and consultants need tools to increase agility—not just in the IT department but across the entire company. Nobody probably told you either that adults have to deal with people…

On October 9, 2020, The Washington DC Scrum User Group (DCSUG) welcomed Sohrab Salimi who presented "We do not know, we never did, and we never will." Abstract As organizations, leaders, teams, and human beings in general, we seek for certainty which results in us thinking we know. In my talk, I will be making a…