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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.

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...

Workshop: "Certified Scrum Master"

Time: Wednesday 09:00 - Thursday 17:00

Location: Bayside 202

Abstract:

This 2-day tutorial will help participants understand advanced techniques for product and iteration planning, project management and collaboration.  The agile project management approach (with scrum) is targeted at projects where fast responsiveness to changing market demands is important and for organizations with innovative cultures. An agile project management approach will help dramatically improve a project team’s ability to cope with change and will improve project success rate.

The tutorial is designed for team managers, team members, product owners, Scrum coaches, XP coaches, project managers and technical managers who wish to become better team players and leaders. Using a combination of lectures, short exercises and role play as well as a longer “agile experience”.  The tutorial introduces you to Agile practices and processes in the context of project management.

 
Upon successful completion of this tutorial, you will receive a Certified ScrumMaster License and copy of the Scrum methodology, training materials, and software. In addition, Certified ScrumMasters are authorized to participate in "open" development of the Scrum methodology and software, ensuring a growing body of knowledge from a qualified, competent group of certified professionals. As well, your name will be added to the growing list of Certified ScrumMasters at the official Certified Scrum website - a worldwide resource for Agile professionals.

Participants also receive a letter confirming their attendance giving them 14 credits for PMI/PMP.

By the end of this tutorial, you will:
•    Understand Agile processes and practices
•    Understand Agile terminology such as Scrum, Sprint,  Velocity, Backlog, Story Point, Ideal Day…
•    Be able to conduct various Scrum-oriented meetings such as Sprint Planning Meetings, Daily Stand-up Meetings, and Retrospective Meetings
•    Understand how to provide development estimates in the context of Scrums and Sprints
•    Be able to plan, run and scale Scrum projects
•    Know how to remove the barriers between development team and product owner/business representative or customer so that the latter drives development
•    Work with the product owner on prioritisation
•    Improve effectiveness of the development team by facilitating creativity and empowerment
•    Improve the engineering practices and tools so each increment of functionality is potentially shippable
•    Understand the implications of offshore development using Scrum
•    Improve the adequacy of software engineering good practices

Audience:
The tutorial is designed for team managers, team members, product owners, Scrum coaches, XP coaches, project managers and technical managers who wish to become better team players and leaders. Using a combination of lectures, short exercises and role play as well as a longer “agile experience”.  The tutorial introduces you to Agile practices and processes in the context of project management.