Agile Northants

Topic:
Beyond Sprints & Standups: How Agile Culture Impacts Success

Synopsis:
We'll look at some definitions of Culture, including Tribal Leadership and Google's Project Aristotle and then we'll explore a few tools, tips and techniques that can be used to address some of the challenges of creating a productive culture.

Speaker:
Graham Haythorthwaite

Graham is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience driving successful product development and innovation. They excel at translating business vision into impactful software solutions using agile methodologies. Graham is passionate about building high-quality products that address critical social challenges and empowering teams to achieve their full potential.

Sponsor:
Scrum Alliance

Future of Agile: Trends You Cannot Ignore by Paul Grew & Two Lightning Talks

[Main Talk] Future of Agile: Trends You Cannot Ignore (and some you should) by Paul Grew
Agile is evolving fast. Some ideas are gaining serious momentum, reshaping how teams and organisations work. Others? They're fading, proving less useful in today's landscape. The challenge is knowing where to focus.

This session breaks down the Agile trends that actually matter. We'll explore the rise of outcome-driven agility, the shift towards systems thinking, and why product operating model approaches are overtaking rigid agile frameworks. We'll also call out outdated or overhyped ideas that need to be left behind.

Expect a fast-paced, insightful talk, practical takeaways, and a fresh perspective on where Agile is heading next. Whether you're a practitioner, leader, or coach, you'll leave with a clearer view of the future and the confidence to adapt.

Speaker:
With over 20 years of experience leading Agile teams, including a decade at GSK and nine years consulting with Agility in Mind, Paul Grew brings a wealth of practical knowledge and hands-on expertise to Scrum training. As a Certified Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.org, Paul has taught online, hybrid, and onsite classes, consistently making them informative, engaging, and practical, with a touch of humour to enhance learning.

Paul is the author of The Sprint Review Survival Guide and has a proven track record of delivering tangible results, including halving time-to-market for clients across retail, pharma, and media industries. Dedicated to empowering teams and organisations, Paul combines deep subject-matter expertise with a learner-centred approach to create impactful training experiences.

[Lightning Talk 1] Agile Dynamics: Control Theory Unleashed with Richard Jonas
Control systems are essential for keeping your car stable and electrical devices' resilience are driven by robust theories and mathematics. These systems regulate responses to inputs, ensuring smooth, timely transitions without erratic fluctuations. Agile frameworks mimic these principles; agile meetings function like springs and dampers that keep the ride smooth. This talk explores how borrowing control theory might help us understand responses to change, improving the way we adapt in dynamic environments.

Speaker:
With a wealth of technical know-how, Richard crafts flexible systems that empower teams to drive value. His ability to conquer complex challenges across industries sparks ongoing innovation, propelling organizations to excel in a fast-changing world.

[Lightning Talk 2] HR & Agile: Can They Work Together? with Emily Morgan

Synopsis Coming Soon

Speaker:
My passion is championing agile practices and tools with Human Resource and Learning and Development teams. Whether you are curious to learn more, want to experiment with different tools or are ready to change how you work, I can help you be more agile. I offer practical, hands-on training for teams to reduce frustrations, make quick decisions and work efficiently to focus on what matters most to you. I have combined my professional learning and development experience with my passion for Agile values, principles and practices to be Agile M.

Sponsor:
Scrum Alliance

Topic:
TBC

Speaker:
Femi Odelusi

Sponsor:
Scrum Alliance

Topic:
TBC

Speaker:
TBC

Sponsor:
Scrum Alliance