Villified Managers: Agile & Management = Antonyms?

Managers are the problem. At least that is what the Agile literature often claims. Is there even room for management in Agile?

As agile methodologies developed further and expanded their remit, it very quickly became clear that not only IT is afflicted by the same kind of frustration that initially spawned its invention. In fact I am very certain that every organisation in the world could benefit from it.

In this talk I will present a bit of general theory behind the practice of management in today's society of information workers. I will follow up with a few proven hands-on practices that you can take away and immediately apply to your organisation. My aim is to help you make your organisation a bit more effective and much more human!

This talk targets everyone who itches for inspiring management; managers on every level, development managers, project managers, product owners, agile coaches, scrum masters, developers, testers, business analysts and general employees disillusioned with traditional management models.

Check out Michael's upcoming training course in Agile Management & Leadership (http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6137723095) if you are interested in learning more.

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About the speaker: Michael loves seeing software and product development from a human perspective. He has had a passion for all things digital since his first Amstrad CPC 464 and started freelancing at the age of 14. Once a developer, now an agile coach he has successfully coached teams in Europe, North America and Asia.

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