APLN MD Chapter Meeting--September 18, 2007
The Power of Improvisation on Agile Teams
Jim York shared his workshop from the Agile 2007 Conference.
What: Agile Project Leadership Network (APLN) MD Chapter September Meeting
When: Tuesday September 18th, 2007
6:00 -- 6:30 pm Registration & Reception
- 6:30 -- 6:45 pm Introductions
- 6:45 -- 8:15 pm Session Leader - Jim York
8:15 -- 8:45 pm Meeting Feedback, general Q&A, announcements
Where: PHH Arval, 940 Ridgebrook Rd, Sparks, MD 21152 (Directions_To_PHH_Arval)
Topic: The Power of Improvisation on Agile Teams
Description: Drawing from the art of improvisation, Agile trainer and coach, Jim York, leads this fun exploration of dysfunctional interpersonal communication born of learned "bad" behaviors. On Agile teams, these stifling exchanges inhibit forward progress. In this 90-minute workshop, Jim shares a different approach based on his experience teaching Agile teams techniques from improvisation to help them find creative ways to discover and deliver customer value. Participants will learn how to avoid responding in a way that obscures possibilities. They will also learn how to heighten their own awareness and understanding during an exchange so that they can respond with agility and purpose. (Jim conducted this workshop at Agile 2007.) Space is limited to 15 persons.
Presenter: Jim York is founder and president of FoxHedge, Ltd, a process and management consultancy specializing in training and coaching for individuals and organizations seeking to radically reduce time to value through the adoption of Lean and Agile principles and practices. Jim's training focus is on creating, promoting, and delivering innovative workshops where participants explore lean and agile thinking and discover how to apply a lean and agile mindset to the way they and their organizations deliver value to their customers. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer.