Presentation: "Agile Coach"

Time: Monday 14:15 - 15:00

Location: Bayside 202

Abstract: Lean, scrum, XP do we need to chose? What should we chose in our case. How about adapting scrum to our situation? In this session we look at the core of those agile methods, what are their strengths, the temptations of adapting them to our needs. Agile beyond hype -- Lean 101. Scrum values...

Martine Devos, Avaya Researchlabs

Martine Devos

A pioneer in agile methods Martine Devos used SCRUM for a large project for the Belgian government. She has since coached many project teams using agile methods.. She is a lifelong learner and searcher, generalist, currently zooming in on the application of systems thinking and system dynamics to learn about project dynamics. She loves to facilitate group meetings to encourage dialogue. If you want to learn more about organizational defenses, mental models, dialogue, requisite variety, adaptability and co-evolution of software and organization talk with her.

Martine works for Avaya Researchlabs in New Jersey.