Cross Functional Teams are often labeled as one of keys to the success of Agile teams. What constitutes a team Cross Functional team and why do performant Cross Functional teams help enable Agile? Do team member personalities, technical skills, communication styles and seniority contribute to the success of self-organizing Cross Functional team? Is there a […]
Read moreSarah and Courtney’s presentation can be found here: Hunting Horcruxes. Have you ever struggled with a project that didn’t seem to end? Does this remind you of how drawn out the 7th Harry Potter book/movie is? In this talk we will discuss the scope creep that occurred in Harry Potter’s mission to destroy the horcruxes to […]
Read moreJohn’s presentation can be found here: I’ve Got a Fever and the Only Prescription is More Feedback. The Second City in Chicago, an improvisational comedy club that launched the careers of comedians from Chris Farley to Steve Carrell, has delivered a successful product to audiences nightly for almost 60 years. How do they do it? By […]
Read morePhil’s presentation can be found here: Where PM Training Can’t Take You. The overwhelming majority of project managers were trained in a model that rests on the same assumptions as Waterfall. This model does not fit well with Agile projects, and even getting a certification in Agile Project Management does not prepare most for the realities […]
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