WORKSHOP: AGILE, AN

INTRODUCTION
11 November 2008, LONDON

So you have heard that “Agile Works!”

But what exactly is Agile?
The growing evidence base leading methodologies by battle- Delegates will take away with
that Agile project methods hardened experts from each field. them a clear understanding of
Or ganised by

whether Agile is ‘right’ for their

deliver value faster and In the afternoon, these methods organisation, its pros and cons
with higher quality is all will first be compared and and those of the different
well and good. contrasted by the method experts methodologies.
before consideration of the
However, if you and/or your common Agile components by the Participants will have ample
organisation have little or no Agile Chair. opportunity to ask questions and
experience – deciding where to With pragmatism in mind and the interact with the presenters in
start can be quite daunting. certain knowledge that not all order to relate Agile to their own
projects are the same, a panel organisations. They will also be
Do not despair! This popular discussion will then consider how provided with onward knowledge
workshop is specifically designed the leading methods may (or may and learning resource sources.
for those either approaching the not!) map onto different project
Agile arena for the first time or with contexts. Who Should Attend:
limited experience. If you seek a
clear, simple comparison of Agile Following an opportunity to Business managers
methods and how they work – this question the panel, the Chair will CEOs
day will prove an invaluable starting provide a summary of Agile CIOs
resources for those who wish to IT Directors
point.
know more about Agile. Programme Managers
Project Managers
The day starts with an incisive
Benefits Software Development
Partners

history of project management

Managers
approaches and goes on to
The workshop provides Software managers
explain both the rationale behind
participants with a top-level Software Quality
Agile ways and evidence base that
overview of Agile and a balanced Managers
has driven Agile to the fore.
appreciation of the different
The program then provides an
methodologies.
unbiased introduction to the three

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11 November 2008, LONDON

Schedule

9.15-9.45 12.45-13.40
Registration and Coffee LUNCH BREAK
9.45-10.15
Chairman’s Introduction 13.40-13.45
Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance Afternoon Agenda
Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance
• Welcome and Morning Agenda
• How did Agile arise?
• What is Agile? 13.45-14.15
• Where is Agile Now? SCRUM Comparative Strengths
David Hicks, RADTAC

10.15-10.45
Leading Agile Methods – SCRUM 14.15-14.45
David Hicks, RADTAC XP Comparative Strengths
Duncan Pierce, Amarinda Consulting
• Intro Speaker and Company (RD)
• SCRUM Overview (PM)
14.45-15.15
Atern Comparative Strengths
10.45-11.15 Peter Measey, RADTAC
Leading Agile Methods – XP
Duncan Pierce, Amarinda Consulting
15.15-15.30
• Intro Speaker and Company (RD) TEA BREAK
• XP Overview (SH)

15.30-16.00
11.15-11.45 Panel Discussion
COFFEE BREAK Moderator: Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance

• Summary of Commonality (RD)

11.45-12.15 • Selection for Contexts?
Leading Agile Methods – Atern • Do different contexts favour different
Peter Measey, RADTAC methods?

• Intro Speaker and Company (RD)

• Atern Overview (AC) 16.00-16.20
Q&A
Moderator: Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance
12.15-12.45
Methods Summary
Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance 16.20-16.30
Close
• The common aspects Rachel Davies, Agile Alliance
• The fit with the Agile umbrella
• The Afternoon Agenda

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