I am honored to be the speaker at AgileAustin this next Tuesday on July 7, 2009.  You can see the details of my talk here.

Speaker: Jeffrey Palermo – CTO, Headspring
Title: Being The Manager Of An Agile Team
Description:
Extreme Programming has lots to say about agile software engineering and testing.  Scrum has a lot to say about the process of iterating and organizing priority.  Lean has a lot to say about increasing production and production quality as well as eliminating waste.  Lots of client, even with agile training, still remain with questions about where management fits in within an agile culture.  This session is a blend of project management and people management.  Some of the looming questions surround:

* How to deal with risk
* Predicting issues
* Forecasting
* Hiring and firing
* No broken windows (defects)
* Feedback and metrics
* Managing scope & setting expectations

Additional Information:
Cost: Free
Map & Directions: From South of Hwy 183: Travel North on Mopac (Loop 1) exiting at Capitol of Texas Hwy. Make a U-turn before the traffic light. Go one block on the access road.  Stonebridge Plaza One is to the right, with an entrance between the two towers.  Building One is on the right as you enter.  (map)
More Info:  info@AgileAustin.org
Agenda: Sign-in and Networking 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Announcements, Presentation 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Q&A and Networking 8:00 – 8:30 PM

Proof of Attendance forms will be provided for PMI (PDU), ASQ (RU) and PDMA (PDH) re-certifications