September 2008 Meeting
A Look at Kanban Software Development
Presenter: Linda Cook
Description:
- Do you like speed?
- Expect nano-second response time in all electronic transactions?
- Tired of explaining why it takes as long as it does to get your project completed?
Why not try Kanban?
Kanban is gaining popularity thanks to a growing number of folks, including Corbis & Yahoo!, who have been practicing and learning how to best apply Kanban to software development projects. Kanban uses lean techniques, such as queue management, flow control and theory of constraints to optimize the workflow of a team. According to David Anderson, "Kanban is a process that exposes the natural workflow of a system and reduces lead time by limiting the amount of work in progress."
This gbSPIN/APLN meeting will discuss Kanban as a Lean approach to technology based projects.
Attendees will gain an insight in to what it means to use a Kanban system for software development and how to apply the pull based system. Similarities and distinctions between Kanban and Scrum will be reviewed. Kanban systems use constant inspection and adaption to identify bottlenecks and defects. Linda will share her experiences using Kanban and how it helped the team collaborate on a myriad of projects.
Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in:
- Improving how projects are managed,
- Becoming more agile in project management and product development.
- Introducing common-sense processes and process improvement.
- Product excellence.
- Causing customer delight.
- Becoming more consistent and predictable.
- Iterative and incremental development.
And, as always... and more!
Presenter Bio:
- Linda Cook is a Lean/Agile Coach with over twenty years’ experience in the IT industry. She mentors colleagues, creates formal and informal training programs, and helps organizations apply some of the best practices in the Lean Software Development and Agile Project Management. She is a Certified Scrum Master and completed the Lean Six Sigma program at Villanova University.
When? Tuesday evening, September 23rd, 2008
- 5:45-6:10 Networking
- 6:10 Meeting starts
- 6:10-6:20 Introductions and Announcements
- 6:20-7:10 Presentation/Content
- 7:10-7:15 Close and Adjourn
Where? Social Solutions, Canton, Baltimore, MD
- Emerging Technology Center
- Factory Building
- The Can Company
- 2400 Boston Street, Suite 360
- Baltimore, MD 21224
- Entrance to the Factory Building at The Can Company are a set of glass doors a few yards to the LEFT of Austin Grill. "Factory Building" is stenciled into metal above the doors. If you are standing in front of (and facing) Ray Lewis' BBQ, look directly to your right.
Cost
FREE - (Donations appreciated.)
NOTE: ONLY Snacks and soft-drinks included.
- Feel free to bring food in from any of the many fine establishments all around the area, or, consider joining gbSPIN/APLN-MD for dinner or drinks afterwards.
- (Please keep in mind, we don't have "chapter dues" so donations go directly to pay for the snacks.)