Summary

Join us for an exciting and insightful evening featuring two expert speakers followed by an open discussion on Lean and Kanban in software development. First, Ian Carroll will share Agile War Stories from a Project Manager’s perspective, providing real-world insights into the challenges and successes of agile project management. Then, Alan Williams will lead a session on User Story Estimation, offering practical tips and techniques for accurately estimating user stories in agile teams. After the presentations, we’ll dive into an open Lean/Kanban Discussion, where we’ll come together as a group to share what we know about Lean and Kanban practices and explore what they really mean for us as participants in the software development process. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and engage with the community on key agile topics that are shaping our practices. Don't miss out on this chance to reflect, learn, and connect!

Programme

Agile War Stories: A Project Managers Perspective
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Ian Carroll
Ian Carroll is a consultant, coach, and speaker on all topics related to Lean, Kanban and Agile software development. Using his 25 years of hands-on experience he helps clients transform their organisations using Agile & Lean techniques to lower costs while increasing their ability to respond to changing market demands and outperform competitors. Ian has trained and coached hundreds of software development teams in Agile, Lean and Kanban techniques.
User Story Estimation
In this session, we’ll explore the fundamentals of User Stories in Agile development, focusing on how they help bridge the gap between business needs and development teams. We'll cover the structure of a well-written User Story, best practices for writing clear and testable stories, and techniques for prioritising and refining the backlog. We'll also discuss common pitfalls to avoid and how to ensure continuous collaboration between stakeholders and developers to deliver real value incrementally.
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Alan Williams