On a software project, uncertainty is certain. The customer will change their mind, a 'must have' feature will be discovered, deadlines will move, or an unexpected competitive threat will need to be countered. The agile approach to project management allows the team to easily adjust to these changing conditions in order to produce the most valuable software possible.

This workshop teaches the fundamentals of agile project management, and is recommended for everyone who will be involved in an agile project. We will explore the key roles, responsibilities, interactions, and processes that make a successful agile project happen.

Registration Closes July 27,2009

• Estimation
• Release planning
• Prioritization
• The rhythm of iterative development and delivery
• The flow of deliverables
• Roles and responsibilities
• Communication on an agile team
• Empirical process control
• Agile metrics
• Simple tools for managing agile projects


The workshop focuses on practical 'how to' skill development, while providing enough theory so that participants will understand why the techniques work. Interactive exercises allow participants to learn by doing. Class notes, suggestions for further reading, and 2 hours of free follow-on consulting are all included to ensure that the workshop's lessons can be effectively applied back in the 'real world'.

Instructor bio:

Chris Sims helps software development groups improve their productivity and happiness. His approach combines experiential training, coaching, and even direct technical contribution.

Chris is the founder of Agile Learning Labs. He is chair of the IEEE Technical Management Council of Silicon Valley, and is on the board of BayAPLN, the Bay Area chapter of the Agile Project Leadership Network.

Chris is a certified scrum master and practitioner, who has been leading successful agile software projects since the turn of the century. He has made a living in roles such as: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, C++ Developer, Musician, and Auto Mechanic.




Cancellation and No-Show policy
If you have made a reservation and find that you will be unable to attend please send an email to finance@pmi-sfbac.org and cancel as early as possible. All cancellations are subject to a $30 fee. Cancellations after July 24, 2009 are subject to the full charge to ensure the Chapter does not incur excessive expenses.