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Mile High Agile 2012 will be April 3rd, 2012!We looking forward to another great one-day conference to build on the success we had in 2011. Check the conference web site for details.http://milehighagile2012.agiledenver.org/See More

Presentation Abstract:With the long overdue major changes in the 2011 Scrum Guide, there is a new sheriff in town.  User Stories are out(sort of), and Backlog Grooming is in.  Come find out why Release Planning is out, and Servant Leadership is in.  There are also significant changes to the Product Owner role. We'll cover the major changes, as well as some of the more subtle changes that could have a big impact. Learn how to make the most of the changes and how to transition your team to Scrum…See More

UPDATED ON 12/29/2011PLEASE SEE COMMENT BELOWTentative Agenda: 5:30 pm - 5:55 pm Food and Networking  5:55 pm - 6:05 pm Presenter Introductions6:05 pm - 8:00 pm getKanban Game v3.08:00 pm - 8:15 pm Wrap-up  Presentation Abstract & Learning Outcomes:  How does the simple practice of limiting work-in-progress drive change?  What is a "pull system" and can it be applied to software development?  How do you measure and manage flow of work in your development environment?  We'll explore these…See More

Too many people think "going agile" means to start with a Scrum pilot project and then attempt to scale its success.  This, unfortunately, usually leads to stagnation after initial success.  This webinar provides valuable insights for those who are about to begin the transition to Agile software development or who are expanding current efforts.  It begins by discussing the questions you must ask before making a decision on where and how to start.  These relate to the size and structure of the…See More

The Basics of Agile Software DevelopmentThis webinar is for those who want to understand what Agile software development is about but do not have any experience with it. You will learn:The business case for Agile software developmentHow Agile methods can improve the bottom lineWhy Agile projects are less riskyThe essence of Agile software developmentThe different…See More

General Agenda: 6:00 pm -6:20 pm Food and Networking  6:20 pm -6:30 pm A word from our sponsors and announcements6:30pm -8:00 pm PresentationPresentation abstract:Many agile teams master TDD, but still struggle with automating tests above the unit level. They may want to embrace acceptance test-driven development (ATDD, also known as Specification by Example), but can't get it done. Lisa Crispin will explain one simple secret to making test automation in agile projects work, sharing stories…See More