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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

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

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

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 Presentation Presentation abstract:Please join Ray Moles (Senior Director of Development), Brad Churchill (Business Analyst) and John Pacheco (VP of PMO) from National CineMedia based here in Denver, Colorado. The National CineMedia team will lead a discussion on Agile Transformation. This interactive "Case Study" will represent the challenges faced by NCM and the…See More

Presentation Deck (This was a hands-on workshop with very slides): DenAgileJuly2011.pdf Location:   NOTE NEW ROOM LOCATIONTivoli Lorraine Good room (Room 444) How to get to the meeting room:  take the tower elevator located on the east end of the building to the fourth floor. They will exit the fourth floor and head left up the 3…See More

Presentation Deck:  Available for download athttps://rallydev.box.net/shared/0fe5vcm5jl7jx7p0zd66 Video of Presentation: This is currently being worked on and will be available later.  General Agenda:6:00 pm -6:30 pm Food and Networking (Rally Software sponsoring) 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Presentation  Location: Tivoli Baerresen Ballroom (Room 320 A & B)900 Auraria Parkway Denver 80202 Presentation Abstract:  It simply isn't enough…See More