Agile2016

Abstract:
What is this thing everyone calls Agile? If you have been doing software development a different way your whole career you may be wondering why should I change, what’s so different? In this introductory talk we will define why Agile is more than a process or methodology; it really involves changing your culture to improve your software development. To provide some additional context we’ll also:

• Look back at how the Agile methods and practices emerged
• Discuss the Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles and their resulting impact on the way that we do software development today
• Describe what it’s like to work on Agile Project
• Describe what you can do next Monday to get started

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn common myths and misconceptions of agile
• Understand the why behind what we do
• Understand the importance of identifying your existing culture and how it impacts adopting agile

Attachments:

• Agile2016_IntroductionV1.pdf