Modern Agile: Discovering Better Ways to Be Awesome Genuine agility is enormously effective in helping us achieve our dreams. The trouble is, Agile has grown into a complex tangle of roles and rituals, frameworks and tools, processes and certifications. We need a return to simplicity. Modern Agile is here to help.Designed for people in many domains (not just IT), Modern Agile is defined by four guiding principles: Make People Awesome, Make Safety a Prerequisite, Experiment & Learn Rapidly and Deliver Value Continuously. Understanding and deeply practicing these four principles will help you get better results faster.In this talk I'll share how these four (principles power world-famous companies and how they can help you work with greater speed, simplicity, safety and success. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
The Agile PMO: Value-Driven Agile Project Management Conclusive research findings show that approximately 50% of PMOs are disbanded in two years. Yet, we repeat the same mistakes in our PMO implementations wasting money, resources and most important wasting time. In this presentation we focus on the value driven PMO as an integrator, enabler, differentiator, and change agent in business, development and the organization in general. We analyze the essential model for PMO value enablement which answers: • What is the strategic role of the value driven PMO in business • How to ensure effective streamlined delivery • How to effectively select and prioritize opportunities • How to manage resource allocation Key take away: a PMO must deliver value to the organization constantly. Value isn't templates, tools and processes. Rather, it is the ability to finish the right projects faster! This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
The Culture of Feedback in Agile This presentation will discuss how and why the culture of feedback is so important in Agile. See how Amadeus has introduced gamification and role playing to foster collaboration and transparency in a safe environment based on a feedback model. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Toyota Kata - What is it. Where Might it Fit. and Why? Future solutions are getting less and less likely to be ones we've used before. And even if we can draw on 'experience', it may represent the lowest form of innovation which may not be good enough; we are limiting ourselves to only what we know now.Agile is about mindset, not about process. Mindset can support agile behaviors or can hinder them. Improvement exercises involve multiple people or groups working on different parts of the puzzle; how they understand customer needs and how they collaborate to create a cohesive whole can greatly influence success. So the most important question becomes, 'How might we develop an Agile mindset?'The connection between Agile and Toyota Kata is intriguing. When you look into why, it's actually quite plain and simple. Further, when you have an understanding of Toyota Kata, how it came about and why, then its potential value to those adopting Agile shines through even more so. You will recognize the potential of the 2 unintentionally hidden managerial routines at Toyota from which 'Toyota Kata' was born."One of the best, compact introductions to Toyota Kata that I've seen!" (Quote by Mike Rother, author of 'Toyota Kata', following a presentation by Oscar in Austin TX in Feb 2020.) In this session you will: See the connection between Agile and Toyota Kata and their common ancestry See why the most success in the future will come to those who can rapidly adapt and innovate Understand that a concept or model alone generally won't change behaviors (and why), but a practice routine will Understand the 2 'Kata' patterns and get a feel for how you can start your application of them, one in particular
When is Your Agile Transformation Done? After over a decade of agile transformations. many organizations have several years of agile experience of agile are naturally looking for signs that the change is complete. Attention turns to the level of skill or maturity an organization needs in order to declare the transformation a success. As a result. models of agile maturity have emerged that promise to somehow measure how agile you are.The good news is that agile. by definition. should be iteratively delivering value from the moment a transformation starts. Looking back. your ability to deliver has already changed immeasurably. You are already faster. more focused. and delivering a product with higher quality. The bad news is that you have only just started your journey. Change itself has changed. as Gary Hamel said. What looks mature today will be 'bare essentials' tomorrow.Using the concept of Wardley Maps. we will talk about what agile maturity looks like today. and where agile maturity will go in the future. We will learn how iterative value delivery is the price to pay to move along the experience curve. The more frequently you deliver value. the faster you move along the experience curve. By introducing a model of increasing agility. you will be able to map out the path of your transformation. filling in any gaps that you may have and beginning to understand what direction your transformation may take you in the future. What you will Learn Key Takeaways: Differentiate between maturity models and development models. and apply the right model in the right situation Learn how to apply Wardley Mapping to your agile transformation strategy
The Future of Medicine This session focuses on the innovations in medicine and how this industry (much like humanity) is evolving. New technology in the computing arena, the biosensor realm and genetics, and the world of "omics" is converging to deliver much more precise care. Although still in its infancy, the worlds are intersecting and advancing at warp speed. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Key Takeaways: How medicine is evolving in its ability to diagnose and treat diseases more precisely How artificial intelligence is being used to uncover ailments before our current technology can even identify their existence What are "Omics" and how are they advancing healthcare The biosensors revolution & what it means to the future of healthcare diagnosis and delivery
Mindfulness as Catalyst for Innovation What is the connection between mindfulness and innovation? How can practicing mindfulness strengthen your capacity as a leader and spark innovation? As a leader if you're looking to help shift people's mindset and challenge repetitive mental models either within yourself and/or within your team, view this presentation to learn more. Leigh will share research and the science behind the impact of mindfulness and the interconnectedness with innovation. Included in the presentation is instruction in some techniques that can be incorporated into a daily routine which can shift the trajectory of what happens next! Scientific research to share with your team ⯠Live instruction on mindfulness techniques Mindfulness practices you can apply at work and at home
The End of the BOSS - 7 Rules for the Modern Leader A boss is not necessarily a leader. A boss can be someone who has authority but still lacks influence. A boss can self-centred, directive, defensive, and more. Leaders, on the other hand, inspire others, encourage their team, are vulnerable, and take responsibility. In this talk, Omar outlines the case to move away from ego-driven behaviors and toward humility driven servant leadership characteristics. Why the Boss archetype is leading to a global employee engagement crisis Why influence is far more powerful than authority in getting things done How building trust enhances influence What servant leaders accomplish
Navigating Toward Successful Products Directional awareness in product development is one of the most challenging aspects of building things-whether applications, services, or true products. Gaining a true north in your journey and having a light to show you the way are often the difference between success and failure. But what is your compass? Where is your lighthouse? It's your customer, and your challenge is determining how to effectively engage the customer. Agile product management provides a distinct mindset with techniques and patterns useful in navigating these often-convoluted courses. And Anu Smalley is an expert captain who helps organizations and teams achieve greatness with their products. Anu explores vision-setting and chartering as critical initial focus points-in other words, beginning with the end in mind. She shares a set of do's and don'ts when it comes to evolving a product. Sharing real-world stories from her client experiences, Anu brings a fresh perspective to the notions of establishing an MVP and running experiments to chart your course. Anu explores effective listening as a lost art for helping your customers find their true north so they can understand and deliver what they truly need. Anu explores vision-setting and chartering as critical initial focus points-in other words, beginning with the end in mind. She shares a set of do's and don'ts when it comes to evolving a product. Sharing real-world stories from her client experiences, Anu brings a fresh perspective to the notions of establishing an MVP and running experiments to chart your course. Anu explores effective listening as a lost art for helping your customers find their true north so they can understand and deliver what they truly need.
Business Analysis: The Missing Agile Element? While the business analyst as a position has been removed from the agile team composition, business analysis as a function is still necessary. So who does the business analysis and what happens when it is not done appropriately, in the right timeframe and in the right manner? This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.