In this second episode of Agile Coffee podcast, Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Jon and they use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics:
what motivates people
making a difference
body of work
coddling teams
are we overly idealistic?
50 new Agile coaches hired
We mention the following books:
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us - Daniel H Pink
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series) - Patrick M. Lencioni
Software for Your Head - Jim McCarthy
Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives - Henry Kimsey-House, Laura Whitworth, et al.
Plus we take a look ahead to the following agile/lean events both in California and across the USA:
Scrum Day San Diego - June 13
Interact with local executives, ask why they went with Scrum and Agile and hear the benefits they received from this new way of working.
Global SCRUM Gathering ® - New Orleans -- May 5-7
Scrum Alliance's annual gathering in the USA will showcase the powerful "goodness" that Scrum can bring to our products, our professional relationships, our workplaces, and our organizations.
Agile2014 - Orlando, FL -- July 31 - Aug 1
AgileAlliance's annual conference will reinforce our understanding of proven methods and will illuminate some of the exciting new innovations that represent the future of Agile.
Agile Open Southern California 2014 - Irvine, CA -- Sept 11-12
Join experienced Agile practitioners and newcomers alike for two days to discuss, examine and otherwise brainstorm the most timely and relevant topics in Agile development today.
