Agile Virtual Summit 2021

The Mindset & Culture of Business Agility The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Organizations of every size are overwhelmed by the pace of change and are being constantly challenged to understand & react to the major disruptions in the marketplace and in their organizations. High-performing and adaptable organizations that leverage, lead, and thrive in this ambiguous and unpredictable market will be in the best position to win with their customers. We call this business agility; the ability of the organization and its leaders to respond in an effective, sustainable, and disciplined manner to the constant change & disruptions. Business Agility is not something an organization has or doesn't, it more like fitness or athletic performance, your organization can increase its agility with intentional, deliberate, and disciplined effort. Using the Domains of Business Agility (published by the Business Agility Institute) we will explore the different "muscle groups" that an organization needs to "exercise" in order to increase its agility. Most importantly, we will discuss the Mindset and culture necessary to endure the journey and grind of improving your Business Agility.

Mastering your art, shape by shape When you attend a conference and see a visual artist whip up a masterpiece during a keynote or session that captures everything in one engaging snapshot - have you ever thought “I could never draw like that!” or wondered “how did they do that?” Well, until recently that was me. But, over time, I’ve learned that it comes down to a few basic elements, lots of practice and letting go! There’s also proven science behind why we find visualization like this so appealing. It’s a great way to turn complex ideas into a quick, universal and simple communication method. Attend this session to learn key elements of building a visual library. Bring your favorite writing utensils and something to follow along on (pencil, paper, iPad etc.) as we run through tips and techniques so you too can create visual components with confidence!

Bringing Human Connection to Remote Spaces Do you miss the spontaneous moments of connection at the coffee machine? Have you ever been in a remote meeting that maybe feels just a little awkward? Perhaps it feels more difficult to get to know the people you work with, or you feel a little more lonely working from home. Join us in exploring how to bring more human connection to remote spaces. We’ll share 3 levels from which to design connection experiences, as well as lots of practical tips you can put to use straight away.

Leading change in complexity: how to take advantage of resistance to design good change experiments. Most well-known approaches to change management treat change like a process that is rolled out. But change in human systems involves uncertainty, different preferences, and doing things for the first time. It is ripe for an Agile approach! As we've worked with senior leaders at dozens of companies to help them adopt a more agile approach to work, we've started to see a clear, agile approach to change emerge. Adopting ideas from Theory of Constraints, Lean Startup, and Agile, we'll share an overview of the approach that is getting great results for our clients.

Women in Agile The Women in Agile community drives toward equality and inclusion of diverse representation, expertise, and involvement in the agile community. We value the representation of diverse ideas and perspectives within the agile community, and believe everyone is better off when more ideas are openly shared.