JANUARY MEETING - AGILE LEAN COFFEE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

January Meeting - Agile Lean Coffee 

When: January, 9th 2020 (Second Thursday)

Where: TEK Systems 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 270 Cincinnati OH 45209

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

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Agile Lean Coffee 

Join us on Thursday, January 9th 2020 for our first monthly meeting of the year. We'll be doing an Agile Lean Coffee. We'll kick off with some quick feedback from the 2019 meetings and then we'll break into groups. 

Never participated in a Lean Coffee before?

 
No worries!  The Lean Coffee format is straight forward and you will pick up quickly.  In preparation, think of some agile topics you would like to discuss with fellow Agile Practitioners. For more information on Lean Coffee: http://www.leancoffee.org

Seasoned Lean Coffee Participant? 

 
Join us! Help others in understanding the Lean Coffee format. Bring topic ideas and help guide the discussion. 

Agenda

  5:30pm: Doors open - Registration, Networking, Food

  6:00pm: Welcome and Intro (Lightning Talk optional)

  6:15pm: Agile Lean Coffee

  7:15pm: Wrap-up and Raffle

  7:30pm: Adjourn - Post meeting networking

(BONUS) DECEMBER MEETING - How to Sell Kanban to Your Boss by Brendan Wovchko

December Meeting - How to Sell Kanban to Your Boss

When: December 19, 2019 (BONUS Meeting on the Third Thursday in December)

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

Location: Kroger - 9997 Carver Rd Blue Ash, OH 45242

NOTE:

Visitors will need to enter the main security lobby doors, as shown on the Google Maps photo here

Parking in the visitor area is limited, and handicap/time limits must be adhered to. There will be plenty of open parking on the south, east, and north lots around the building.

How to Sell Kanban to Your Boss

Even the most successful change agents struggle with resistance from management or indifference from their team. In this talk, Brendan will teach his proven approach on the psychology of overcoming objection and how to address the most common apprehensions about Kanban head-on.

About Brendan Wovchko

Brendan began experimenting with Kanban in late 2011 and within a year he was hooked. Having since become one of the most sought-after Kanban trainers in the U.S., Brendan is known for his obsession with finding simpler ways to teach Kanban and for leveraging his c-suite experiences to guide the adoption of Kanban at the executive level. Today, he focuses his time writing and mentoring his growing team of trainers at HUGE IO in Nashville, Tennessee.

DECEMBER MEETING - 9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIXER

When: December 12, 2019  (Second Thursday) Networking: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us in December for our 9th Annual Holiday Mixer. This is our annual event where you have an opportunity to meet and have candid conversations with our Leadership and other members of Agile Cincinnati. No presentations and no objectives other than to meet local Agile practitioners, network, and have a great time!

Location: Listermann Brewing Company. 1621 Dana Ave Cincinnati 45207

Complimentary Drink and Appetizers: Agile Cincinnati will provide one (1) drink ticket per person at registration; as well as, appetizers.

PLEASE NOTE: Additional drink purchases are the responsiblity of the member. Additional purchases are pay as you go.

November Meeting - Shifting Culture through Leadership Agility

November Meeting - Shifting Culture through Leadership Agility

When: November 14th, 2019  (Second Thursday) 

Where: TEK Systems 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 270 Cincinnati OH 45209

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

Shifting Culture through Leadership Agility

Leadership in an Agile environment is different. It takes a different approach to managing people and organizational change in order to put the organization in a situation where it can be successful. It requires greater and greater self-awareness, forward thinking vision, and understanding of the organizational system and leaders who can engage and empower the organization to make the shift to become a more Agile organization. In this session we will discuss the cultural shift toward Agility, and how Leadership Agility can enable the organizational environment where people can collaborate and experiment together toward continuous Agility. Join us to discuss culture, leadership, and how to get started on your Agile leadership journey.

About Aaron Kopel: 

Aaron Kopel is the founder and CEO of Project Brilliant LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in Agile transformation and the application of the Agile mindset to entire organizations. He is an Enterprise Agile Coach and Trainer with experience across various industries and company sizes ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 firms. Aaron is one of only 40 people worldwide to achieve the top two Scrum Alliance certifications of Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) and Scrum Certified Trainer (CST). While he primarily focuses on working with executive management teams to help them understand leadership in the context of agility and how to transform and lead an Agile organization, he also offers Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®), and Agile Leadership workshops primarily in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.  Aaron holds an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and lives in Carmel, IN with his wife and their two children.

Agenda

  5:30pm: Doors open - Registration, Networking, Food

  6:00pm: Welcome and Intro (Lightning Talk optional)

  6:15pm: Featured Speaker

  7:15pm: Wrap-up and Raffle

  7:30pm: Adjourn - Post meeting networking