[Virtual] Scaled Agile Minnesota MeetUp - Jan 2021

Want to exchange ideas, strategies, opportunities, and challenges related to scaling agile beyond a team? Come and check out this Meetup Group.

The general flow of the MeetUp:
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - The MetLife journey to scaling agile

What was the agile journey like at MetLife? Two wonderful leaders from MetLife will share their team's journey into scaling agile. From getting leadership on board to running effective agile release trains, we traverse the entire spectrum of experiences at the company. Listen to Cheryl and Dana as they share their real-world, boots on the ground account of this fascinating journey. With growing adoption, learn about some of the growing pains that the teams are grappling with now? This isn't a theory panel - it's about people who made it happen, helped teams succeed, and maybe earned a few scars along the way. Real stories with great perspectives, don't miss it.

Cheryl Crupi, AVP, Global Lean-Agile Center of Excellence
A passionate change champion, Cheryl has promoted Lean-Agile practices in Fortune 500 companies for 15 years. As Assistant Vice President at MetLife and founder of the company’s Global Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), she is activating confident and innovative Agile practitioners in more than 40 countries. Cheryl is a SAFe Fellow and iSPCT. Her SAFe journey dates back to 2011 and builds upon 25 years of delivering solutions in fast-paced, results-oriented industries. Cheryl is an engaging speaker and coach. Away from work, Cheryl can be found with her family outside!

Dana Dismukes, Director Program and Project Management Excellence
As a tireless advocate for agility, Dana started her Agile journey 13 years ago when she took her first agile class as a Portfolio Manager at a large technology company. As Director of Program and Project Management Execution at MetLife, she has led Engineering, Security, and Operations organizations’ adoption of agile and lean practices. Back in February 2018, she took her first SAFe course and went on to become a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC). She has taught many SAFe courses and was an innovator at Metlife in Virtual Instructor Led SAFe training. Outside of work, Dana enjoys spending time with her family boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and enjoying life on the water!

Thank you to Experis for their wonderful support. Please reach out to Wendy Krause or Kaylie Koerner from Experis if you have any open positions or are looking for a change.