Jan

13


2015

2015 January Meetup

Tue (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

Summary

Join us at Agile Yorkshire for an engaging discussion on the Spine II core replacement programme, the Department of Health's pioneering initiative that embraced Agile techniques in a significant shift from the much-criticised NHS National Programme for IT. We’ll delve into whether the project has been successful, the role Agile has played, and the valuable lessons learned for future projects. Alongside this, we’ll offer practical tips on presenting with confidence, ensuring your ideas are communicated effectively. This session promises to equip you with insights into both successful Agile implementation and effective communication strategies—perfect for anyone looking to enhance their impact in the tech world!

Programme

Spine - An Agile Case study
The Spine II core replacement programme was the pilot major programme for the use of Agile techniques in the Department of Health - and this was a significant change of path for what had been a central part of the much criticised NHS National Programme for IT. Has the project been successful? Has Agile been important to the project? What have we learnt for the future?
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Martin Sumner
Having initially worked in the field of data networking, Martin has switched in the past ten years to focus on the operation and development of distributed systems. Martin most recently worked as the Technical Lead on the Spine II programme - replacing the central NHS IT messaging service for demographics, prescriptions and summary clinical information.
How to present with confidence.
An introduction on how to present with confidence so that your ideas are communicated successfully.
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Ivor Tymchak
Ivor is a freethinker, artist and professional speaker. He compères Bettakultcha and sometimes does stand-up comedy. His overriding concern as a human being is considering the question 'how should we live?'