SAFe Seattle Kick-off

We'll have time to chat, a brief introduction to SAFe for anyone new to the framework, discuss preferred meeting times and location, and gather topic suggestions for future meetings.

Bio: Linda Merrick is a SAFe SPC, and specializes in Agile and Lean software product management as a trainer, coach, and consultant. She is a partner and senior consultant at Pivotal Product Management and works with product management teams throughout the US.

More about Linda here: http://pivotalpm.com/about-pivotal-product-management/

Meeting Agenda:

6:00-6:30 networking

6:30-6:45 Introductions & announcements

6:45-7:45 Intro to SAFe (By Linda Merrick), Q&A

7:45-8:15 Organizing meeting/attendee input

Key questions to get feedback on:

• group's mission/purpose

• regular meeting schedule (2nd Wednesdays?)

• location preference (east vs. west)

• topic and speaker ideas (create backlog)

• governance: solicit help to run the group