Agile was supposed to free us from management, right? Self-organized, cross-functional Scrum teams who get stuff done without that old-guard hierarchy. In this fauxtopia, some software developers were more equal than others. Can we get the healthy parts back without the Lumberghs?
Even with the simplest of programming problems, a software developer can get stuck on code. It happens to engineers of all experience levels. This session will show you many strategies for getting unstuck. We will start by reframing the act of getting stuck as a positive. Then we present many …
Agile improvement without change is impossible. Yet, most people think about change as big, slow and scary. But what if you could make it infinitely small and learn to evolve fast, almost as fast as some of the most adaptive microorganisms on earth?
Have you ever wondered how Scrum teams and individuals form an Agile mindset? Are there specific practices to follow or processes to impose that nurture a truly Agile team? Do Agile values and principles come naturally to people who possess a certain mindset? Does company culture affect the personal qualities …
Improvisation Theatre and energiser techniques can improve creativity, collaboration, communication and team spirit within teams. Get inspired by experiencing it yourself and learn how these techniques can boost any team and organization and why it should be used.
When we think about self-organization the obvious context is a team. Everyone in the Agile and Scrum world have heard about self-organized teams. We expect a boost of engagement and productivity when people aren’t told how to organize themselves. Interestingly enough, despite all the benefits we see at a team …
