Abstract In this engaging talk, Jose Casal revisits the purpose of producing estimates, challenges some common myths about our popular estimation techniques, considers how to assess if your estimation process is really working for you, and finally, introduces how (and why) flow metrics can produce better forecasting and estimation. Say bye to Velocity. Presentation History …
Abstract Ever wondered why sometimes you feel like you are getting a lot of work done, but still your customers and stakeholders aren’t happy? Why is it that, even if your team is awesomely agile, people still complain about how long it takes to get their stuff done? It feels like no matter how hard …
Talks: Visualising Waitflow – how efficient is your end-to-end flow? Read More »
Abstract Vast swathes of our workforce are suddenly forced to work remotely and we are having to learn quickly how to adapt our working practices to virtual environments. Actineo is a consultancy specialising in Business Agility Coaching and Training where all its members are fully distributed. We have experienced a lot of successes and failures …
Talks: Suddenly Virtual – Tips to run awesome virtual events Read More »
Abstract Agile is cool, agile is trendy! Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, MorE or LeSS… Teams are trained so that the company finally becomes agile in the market. However, most of the time NOTHING positive happens! How is that even possible? In this workshop we will explore the question: What does it take for an organisation to …
Abstract As Simon Wardley says: “predictability is a measure of how accurately we can anticipate something” In life and in business, human beings struggle to deal with uncertainty. When we ask people why they engage in agile transformations, change programmes, digital initiatives, scaling projects, and things like that, they will often say that they want …
Talks: Seeking Nirvana – Predictability in a Complex World Read More »
Abstract As a coach it is easy to fall into the trap of trying to make a splash. This is especially the case if we are new or external. This can stop self-organisation in its tracks. It makes the organisations we work with dependant on us. What happens when the coach is not there? All …
Talks: A Lean Agile Coach’s Toolkit – Guides, cinema, coffee, lunch and Lego. Read More »
Abstract One of the most common questions we get asked on training courses is “Scrum or Kanban?” We hear phrases like, “We dropped Kanban for Scrum” or “We moved away from Scrum to Kanban”. It seems that people pit them against each other, subconsciously at least. It doesn’t have to be this way. During this …
Talks: Scrum and Kanban – Battle Royale or Save the World? Read More »
Abstract By now, we all know that software is at the core of most businesses. The world of business continues to accelerate at a pace that appears to be increasing. The key competitive advantage appears to have moved from product innovation and development to business model innovation. Yet, most companies are still trying to run …
Talks: The Emergence of Business Agility and why it is not an option Read More »
Abstract Agile is at risk. People are starting to push back. In this session, we will look at some of the reasons that this might be. We’ll examine some of the things we often neglect during transformations. If we strip agility down to its naked form and take a more human approach, we can overcome …
Talks: Let’s Get Naked! Agility for Human Beings. Read More »
Abstract This practical workshop will introduce a number of techniques that we can use to help us understand and improve the levels of engagement and motivation in our teams as well as explore what factors (positive and negative) are impacting us. These techniques can be used as modern & richer alternatives to traditional performance management …
Talks: How motivated is your team? Going beyond the traditional performance management Read More »
