May 29, 2009
Not very often does a speaking engagement like AgilePalooza stroll along where so many Agile All-Stars are available for an intimate session! Not only was I fortunate enough to hear about it, but I was also asked to speak on a topic that is very near and dear to me. I think we all feel that we either spend too much time meeting or the meetings we have been asked to have are becoming mundane and outdated. The content is not often what we would expect and often times the right participants are not presesnt..
The great news is there is an answer! There is a light at the end of the tunnel! As Agile is becoming more and more lean, the time teams spend together needs to become more and more valuable! My session at AgilePalooza will be focused on making meeting time more effective and meaningful. The description for the session reads:
“Facilitation Foundation”- Not Another Agile Meeting
Many teams struggle with the meaning behind or the value provided from attending Agile Meetings. This session is designed to help people better understand the logic behind Agile meeting patterns and is intended to present a new and more creative approach to meeting facilitation.
This session is geared towards both team members and product/project managers as well as any person who facilitates a session. Each participant will leave with a better understanding of why meetings fail or become painful and what they can put in their toolkit to help engage and bring added value to the meetings they attend or facilitate.
If you are out in the Bay area, I encourage you to attend! If you are not in the Bay area, keep your eyes peeled here as other locations are sure to be made available in the future! See you in SFO!
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