Agile 2013 is Coming #agile2013

Written By Allison Pollard

Photo by Ron Cogswell

The big Agile 2013 conference is coming up in Nashville, TN in a few weeks, and I thought I'd recommend a few sessions where I know the speakers and have seen their presentations [at least an early version]:

  • What's in your playbook? - Jay Packlick and Ty Crockett will be leading an iteractive session that can be used with teams to brainstorm options they can use during their sprints to ensure success--it's certain to be fun.
  • Building a Powerful Agile Learning Experience - Don McGreal's session will give attendees a toolkit to create simulations, games, and exercises to reinforce learning concepts with their teams and organizations.  Don is one of the co-founders of TastyCupcakes.org, which is a great resource for games, so he's an expert in this topic and a great presenter.
  • Reality Check for Agile Program Managers - Just how agile can a large and complex program be?  Brian Adkins and Susan Fojtasek will share their thoughts and experiences based on what to consider when managing a program and lead an interactive workshop for participants.
  • Strategies for Agile Portfolio Management - Kenny Rubin spoke on this topic in June to the DFW Scrum User Group, and his presentation is full of good information.   
Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard is a coach, consultant, and trainer who brings the power of relationship systems intelligence to go beyond tasks, roles, and frameworks to create energy for change. She engages with people and teams in a down-to-earth way to build trust and listen for signals to help them learn more and improve. Allison focuses on creating alignment and connection for people to solve business problems together. Her experience includes working with teams and leaders in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries to help improve their project/product delivery and culture. Allison currently volunteers as program director for Women in Agile’s mentorship program. Her agile community focus is championing new voices and amplifying women as mentors and sponsors for the next generation of leaders. Allison earned her bachelor’s degrees in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a foodie, and proud glasses wearer. Allison is a prolific speaker at professional groups and international conferences, including Scrum Gatherings and the Agile Alliance Agile20xx conferences. Allison is co-owner of Helping Improve LLC.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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