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Agile Open Community - Book Club
Free Event to Grow Agility
| Date |
Fri Sep 30
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT) |
| Prepare | Read the assigned chapters prior to joining the session! |
| Join Discord |
Session is on Discord, join here:
https://discord.gg/agileopencommunity. |
| Tell Us Your Username | Send an email with our Discord Username to aoc-support@agileopencommunity.org. |
| Fees |
0 USD until 30 Sep |
| Schedule | Occurs every other week |
| Facilitators | Chris English, Aleksandr Kofman, David Bulkin |
Connect with agile practitioners when you join the Agile Open Community Book Club (AOC-BC). You read the selected chapters on your own and discuss at the bi-weekly event.
Note that that this is the last meeting for the book and one of the authors, Simon Garvin will join to answer questions. You can come even if you missed the first two sessions.
Also note, a copy of the book is not included.
Send an email with your Discord Username to aoc-support@agileopencommunity.org.
If you do not have an account on Discord, please create one and join our server at: https://discord.gg/agileopencommunity
Refund Policies
What happens if you can't attend
We try to avoid cancellations and expect you to be similarly respectful; so there are fees associated with cancellations to cover a portion of costs we incur, including credit card processing.
Grow-Lean has established policies around situations where you as an attendee, or Grow-Lean as a host, must cancel or reschedule. Grow-Lean's policies are significantly more consumer-friendly than most other training providers. We do this because we realize that unforeseen things happen, but we ask that you be thoughtful about canceling late so we can continue to put our customers first.
By registering yourself or others for the session, or by being a registrant, you agree to the policies below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests received at least sixteen (16) days prior to the event will receive a 100% refund minus a 5% credit card processing fee.
Cancellation requests received fifteen (15) to eight (8) days prior to the event will receive a 100% refund minus a 5% credit card processing fee and a $125 late cancellation fee.
Cancellation requests received seven (7) or less days prior to the event will receive a credit equal to 50% of the amount paid that can be applied to any future event that the registrant will take in the next twelve months.
Reschedule Requests
Reschedule requests received at least sixteen (16) days prior to the event will have no fees for the first request. Additional reschedule requests will be subject to a $125 transfer fee.
Reschedule requests received less than sixteen (16) days prior to the event will be subject to a $125 transfer fee.
Grow-Lean Reschedule Events
We try to avoid rescheduling. If Grow-Lean needs to reschedule, all registrants will promptly receive a 100% refund. Registrants may decide to be transferred into the rescheduled event, or another upcoming event, instead of the refund if they desire.
Chris English
CSM, CSPO, Scrum@Scale Practitioner
I started my agile journey with Grow-Lean in 2020 by taking the CSPO. Since then, we have collaborated regularly on improving Grow-Lean alumni services. Some of these services improve the quality of learning in Grow-Lean's courses like online quizzes which help prepare students for certification exams as well as deepen their learning. We have also created free services to help our alumni and the agile community. Free events like the Agile Open Forum and the Agile Open Community were designed to help everyone, no matter what part they are on of their agile journey.
Aleksandr Kofman
CSP-SM | SPC 5 | RS@SP | CSPO
Bilingual Agile Coach & Trainer with over 10+ years of successful experience in software development and Agile methodologies. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in various industries. Skilled in building rapport with leadership and stakeholders, building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
David Bulkin
Scrum Alliance: CST, CSP SM, CSP PO, CAL 1; SAFe SPC, PMI: PMI-ACP
David Bulkin is a managing director and head of training services at Grow-Lean. He assists teams as a coach / mentor; delivers training, and builds product. He has trained 20,000 students, and impacted thousands via public speaking and coaching. Unlike many trainer/coaches, he continues to build systems.
David delivers training, including the CSM, A-CSM, CSPO and A-CSPO courses; and has trained over 20,000 students with over 10,000 of them being with the Scrum Alliance.
David mentors and coaches teams and individuals.
He does all of this while actively building software, filling various roles at different times, including designing, coding, testing, PO and Scrum Master (think about that, someone who does what they teach).
David's commitment to helping others, combined with his continued work as a team member, positions him to deliver practical perspective that will help you boost your career.
David's thought leadership in 2009 on progressive elaboration for agile requirements influenced what is now known as refinement (entering Scrum in 2011). David has successfully applied agile to manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance, and other areas outside of IT. He was an independent reviewer of the original PMI-ACP body of knowledge that fed the creation of the PMI-ACP Exam and has worked on the exam questions for the Certified Scrum Master Exam. David’s broad background ensures you are getting up-to-date ideas to apply.
David is an industry veteran with 40 years of product development experience. In 2001, David's eBanking Team at JP Morgan Chase implemented agile with Kent Beck, the Father of Extreme Programming (XP), and perhaps also Agile, was the team coach. In addition to eBanking, David was also responsible for Online Account Opening, Insurance and Retirement Services.
David's deep experience, his high energy level, and his continued hands-on work helps David stays practical and level headed. He is able to understand your needs so you benefit from his experience.
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Preparation for Session
Maximize learning by preparing your technology for the session
We use common tools for our virtual sessions. Please read on to confirm what you need for the Agile Open Community - Book Club session.
- Internet connected Computer / Tablet: Many students use a single device for the session, others use two devices, perhaps their work laptop for the webcam and a separate device for sharing.
- Working Webcam: Virtually all laptop have integrated webcams. If you don't have that, we will assist you in setting up your phone as a webcam.
- Working headset or speaker plus microphone: Depending on your laptop, the built-in microphone and speaker may be sufficient. Many use earphones.
- Access to Zoom: If you haven't used Zoom, test it at: https://zoom.us/test. Click "Join", and follow the prompts. If you have problems, check the Zoom article at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-Zoom-test-meeting
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A location from which to participate: .
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Ideally this location will:
- Have good lighting
- Be relatively quiet
- Ensure that you have minimal interruptions
- But, no worries if you don't have a perfect spot. It is expected that kids, dogs, cats, spouses, siblings, roommates, parents, or someone else makes some noise, or appears on camera.
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Ideally this location will:
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Practice with Mural: Mural is a virtual white board.
- Prior to the class you will benefit by going to https://learn.mural.co/.
- After the class we provide you an electronic copy of the completed Mural Board which captures your classroom experience.
- Getting into the Session: The Zoom information will be provided no later than 48 hours prior to the session. You will be able to join the session up to 30 minutes early to check your technology.
Chris English
CSM, CSPO, Scrum@Scale Practitioner
I started my agile journey with Grow-Lean in 2020 by taking the CSPO. Since then, we have collaborated regularly on improving Grow-Lean alumni services. Some of these services improve the quality of learning in Grow-Lean's courses like online quizzes which help prepare students for certification exams as well as deepen their learning. We have also created free services to help our alumni and the agile community. Free events like the Agile Open Forum and the Agile Open Community were designed to help everyone, no matter what part they are on of their agile journey.
Aleksandr Kofman
CSP-SM | SPC 5 | RS@SP | CSPO
Bilingual Agile Coach & Trainer with over 10+ years of successful experience in software development and Agile methodologies. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in various industries. Skilled in building rapport with leadership and stakeholders, building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
David Bulkin
Scrum Alliance: CST, CSP SM, CSP PO, CAL 1; SAFe SPC, PMI: PMI-ACP
David Bulkin is a managing director and head of training services at Grow-Lean. He assists teams as a coach / mentor; delivers training, and builds product. He has trained 20,000 students, and impacted thousands via public speaking and coaching. Unlike many trainer/coaches, he continues to build systems.
David delivers training, including the CSM, A-CSM, CSPO and A-CSPO courses; and has trained over 20,000 students with over 10,000 of them being with the Scrum Alliance.
David mentors and coaches teams and individuals.
He does all of this while actively building software, filling various roles at different times, including designing, coding, testing, PO and Scrum Master (think about that, someone who does what they teach).
David's commitment to helping others, combined with his continued work as a team member, positions him to deliver practical perspective that will help you boost your career.
David's thought leadership in 2009 on progressive elaboration for agile requirements influenced what is now known as refinement (entering Scrum in 2011). David has successfully applied agile to manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance, and other areas outside of IT. He was an independent reviewer of the original PMI-ACP body of knowledge that fed the creation of the PMI-ACP Exam and has worked on the exam questions for the Certified Scrum Master Exam. David’s broad background ensures you are getting up-to-date ideas to apply.
David is an industry veteran with 40 years of product development experience. In 2001, David's eBanking Team at JP Morgan Chase implemented agile with Kent Beck, the Father of Extreme Programming (XP), and perhaps also Agile, was the team coach. In addition to eBanking, David was also responsible for Online Account Opening, Insurance and Retirement Services.
David's deep experience, his high energy level, and his continued hands-on work helps David stays practical and level headed. He is able to understand your needs so you benefit from his experience.
Learn with Peers
Learn with Peers
Agile Open Community - Book Club
Learn / Connect / Join
Are you interested in learning more about agile methods and practices? Do you want to connect with other agile enthusiasts and share your insights and experiences? If so, you might want to join the Agile Open Community Book Club!
Read / Meet Bi-Weekly / Meet Author
The Agile Open Community Book Club is a bi-weekly online event where we read and discuss a selected book related to agile topics. We also invite the authors of the books to join us and answer our questions.
Register / Install Discord / Meet on Discord
To join the book club, all you need to do is pay a one-time $10 fee by registering. Once you pay the fee, you will receive an email to help you install and get into Discord. The sessions are held on Discord and last for about an hour. You can join as many sessions as you want, depending on your availability and interest.
Beginners / Experts / Everyone
The book club is open to anyone who wants to learn and grow with agile. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a practitioner or a coach, a developer or a manager, you will find something valuable and enjoyable in the book club. You will also get to meet and network with other agile professionals from around the world.
Session Schedule
Agile Open Community - Book Club (AO-BC)
How to Register for the Agile Open Community Book Club
- Register using a link below and pay the entrance fee. Only register one time, the fee covers all sessions for that book.
- Check your inbox for the registration email with all the information
- Put the bi-weekly sessions in your calendar
- Purchase a copy of the book.
Install Discord and Join our Server
Agile Open Community on Discord Book Club
Book club sessions will be hosted on Discord.
Here is a short tutorial on how to download Discord, make an account, and join a server:
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Go to https://discord.com/download and choose the version of Discord
that matches your device (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, etc.).
- Discord may not be accessible from your work computer.
- Stay up to date and download Discord on your mobile device to see notifications.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions to install Discord on your device.
- Open Discord and click on the “Register” button to create a new account. You will need to enter your email, username, and password.
- Verify your email by clicking on the link that Discord sends you.
- To join our server, enter the URL of our server, https://discord.gg/agileopencommunity, and click “Join”.
- Congratulations! You have successfully joined our server.
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Now you need to let us know your Discord username so we can give you access to the text
and voice channels exclusive to book club members!
- Go to: https://forms.gle/t3Ro4kB4smVa7noq8
- Provide your information.
- Need support? Email us at aoc-support@agileopencommunity.org.
Agile From First Principles
Lynda Girvan and Simon Girvan
Agile principles and values transform the way organizations carry out business and respond to change. To realize success, an agile mindset needs to be adopted throughout an organization, not just within the IT team.
This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to illustrate agile theory with real-world context.
- Agile principles and values
- Agile mindset
- Agile practices
- Agile roles and responsibilities
- Agile ceremonies and events
- Agile artifacts
Who should attend?
Who should attend?
A Great Book for Agile Beginners
The first few chapters act as a great foundation for beginners learning about agile. For experienced agilists, this is also a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge on agile fundamentals. Later chapters go into more advanced agile topics.
Three 1-Hour Virtual Sessions
Each session will cover topics from the assigned chapters. The book club will meet every 2 weeks at the same time.
Session 1 - Chapters 1-6
- Thursday 25-May at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST
- Friday 26-May at 7:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AET
Session 2 - Chapters 7-8
- Thursday 8-June at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST
- Friday 9-June at 7:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AET
Session 3 - Chapters 9-11
Final Session
With Special Guest: Author, Simon Girvan! (Subject to change)
- Thursday 22-June at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST
- Friday 23-June at 7:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AET
When and Where?
When and Where?
Why?
Why?
Learn, Network, and Grow
Understand the importance of agile today and the benefits it can bring if properly applied. Explore the agile principles, values, and core concepts. Discover practices that will enhance your agile mindset. Learn how to become an effective agile leader.
Bring your colleagues and coworkers - this is a great opportunity to learn together while also strengthening your bond as a team.