Franky Jones joins the DC Scrum User Group on June 21, 2021, to present on "Beyond Software." 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…
At this lunch time DC Scrum User Group event on June 11, 2021, Sandeep Paudel presents "Beyond SAFe and Scrum - How To Select The Right Software Delivery Framework For Your Teams and Organizations." Abstract: Are you confused why Scrum is not working for your software development teams; then you moved to Kanban, which turned out…
The Women in Agile community is reaching out globally in 2021 to bring us all back together. This unique conference brings together voices from across the Women in Agile global community — Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, and the US. Together we explore and celebrate “Our Agile Experience”.…
Agile Coach Camp Worldwide is an unconference using Open Space to bring together people from around the globe interested in helping software development organizations and their business partners improve their craft and agility. Open Space is a means to self-organize meetings and conferences around what matters most to attendees. Attendees come together around a high-level topic…
Michael Sahota joins Agile practitioners at the DC Scrum User Group on April 19, 2021 to present "Lost in Translation - The Manager's Role in Agile." 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…