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  • Jun012010
    Boston: Free Agile/SCRUM Workshop (June 16, 2010)
    News and Events Item posted Jun 1 by Michael P. Bourque

    Doug RossDeliver the right software at the right time, every time. Really?!?!?!

    Boston: Free Agile/SCRUM Workshop (June 16, 2010)

    Whether you think SCRUM is a rugby term or the next best thing since 32nm chips, join me for an engaging and interactive workshop on the foundations of Agile/SCRUM. Learn why some people rave and discover practical tips that you can use right away to make your software projects better.

    Join Doug Ross as he takes you through an insightful workshop on Agile Scrum. If you've wanted to get into Agile, or if just want to learn some new practices that can elevate your success - then this is for you.

    More details and RSVP (it's free):

    http://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/calendar/13041132

  • Apr132010
    Featured Webinar - Distributed Agile Development -...
    News and Events Item posted Apr 13 by apeksha.amity

    Applying the Agile methodology to your product or application development, in a distributed team context is a challenge, and you need the right approach to manage it successfully.

    Using agile methodologies in distributed teams is an efficient and effective approach to build a robust software product, and also important to be responsive to the changing requirements.

    • Keen about the Agile Development?
    • Can’t make out the Agile challenges?
    • Stranger to the Agile best practices?

    Here’s is the one-step way out to your question marks!

    We bring you an interesting webinar on – “Distributed Agile Development - what works and why”


  • Feb192010
    [FREE Webinar on March 2] Get into Flow with User Stories:...1
    News and Events Item posted Feb 19 by Mike Alber

    Free Webinar on Agile - Get into flow with user storiesTitle: Get into Flow with User Stories: Techniques for Defining and Delivering Value

    Date: March 2nd, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

    Presenter: Ken Clyne (Agile Coach, Rally Software)

     Do you want more practical agile training on planning your iterations? Are your teams trying to get into flow but struggle to get answers to tactical questions on user stories?

    Join agile coach Ken Clyne as he shares successful tactics for writing value-focused stories, sizing, splitting, tasking and accepting user stories, and strategies for working across teams from iteration to iteration. He also explains the differences between stories and tasks, how to update the backlog, ways to chart and track story point burn-up, write acceptance criteria, and understand when a story is done.

    This event addresses dozens of questions Rally receives from agile teams on the brass tacks of agile stories, including but not limited to:

    • What are your suggestions for improving agile story estimates?
    • How do I handle incomplete stories at the end of an iteration?
    • How do I account for unknowns when doing capacity planning?
    • How do I deal with relative story sizes across different teams?
    • How does one define "done" for each iteration?

    Don't miss this opportunity to get on track with your user stories and improve your iteration planning practices.

    Register now to reserve your spot at this free webinar!

  • Dec222009
    [FREE Webinar on Jan 12] The Best Kept Secret of Agile...2
    News and Events Item posted 12/22/09 by Mike Alber

    Free Webinar on Agile Quality and TestingTitle: The Best Kept Secret of Agile Software Quality

    Date: January 12th, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

    Presenters: Christopher Avery (PhD)

                           Zach Nies (VP of Products, Rally Software)
                      

    In Agile software development, the whole team is responsible for quality, but there are many barriers to accomplishing that goal.  When quality issues arise, teams often resort to the silo-based approach of finger-pointing and justifying, citing lack of control or time constraints as the root cause.  Most development teams truly want to improve quality, but they don’t know what to do and often feel frustrated and powerless to change the status quo.

    There is a solution.  Join Dr. Christopher Avery, expert on the Responsibility Process, and Zach Nies, VP of Products at Rally Software and an expert on Agile quality, as they reveal the secrets to achieving sterling software quality at your organization.

    Learn how to see common quality problems in a new way and understand their causes.  Many people only focus on process and technology to address these issues; discover a 3rd component: you.  During this webcast, you will learn about:

    • the relationship between quality and ownership 
    • the difference between accountability and ownership, and how this difference affects quality
    • how the Responsibility Process(TM) can be used as a framework to continuously improve quality through a focus on people and interactions
    • how to apply the Responsibility Process to your development team

    Don’t miss the chance to re-energize your teams and unite them via the shared goal of delivering better quality software.

    Register now to reserve your spot at this free webinar!

  • Oct192009
    [FREE Webinar on 11/17] Keys to Successful Release Planning:...1100%
    News and Events Item posted 10/19/09 by Mike Alber

    Free Webinar on Agile Quality and TestingTitle: Keys to Successful Release Planning: A Guide for Agile Teams

    Date: November 17, 2009 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

    Presenter: Ronica Roth (Agile Coach, Rally Software)
                      

    Is your Agile team comfortable with iteration planning, with a stable velocity and groomed backlog? Are you ready to take your Agile knowledge to the next level? Are you a product owner, ScrumMaster, or other stakeholder responsible for ensuring the right products are prioritized and built? If so, this Web seminar is for you.

    Release planning is a crucial Agile practice in which teams commit to delivering key features to customers on a regular basis. Why does this matter? Without intelligent release planning processes, your teams’ iterations will stand alone and fail to result in meaningful functionality that your stakeholders need.

    Join expert Agile coach, Ronica Roth, to learn the “Keys to Successful Release Planning.” During this hour-long event, you will:

    • Learn crucial tips for successful release planning
    • Understand the difference between fixed scope and fixed date release planning
    • Discover the secrets of running an effective release planning meeting
    • Hear common stumbling blocks to success and how to overcome them
    • Get the tools you need to scale your Agile adoption

    Don’t miss this opportunity to take your Agile skills to the next level and enable your organization to deliver prioritized, market-driven products.

    Register now to reserve your spot at this free webinar!

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