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…