Innovation Games for Agile Teams + Ask a CST

This is a bit of short notice, but very much worth the effort to attend. See presenter bio section below for an additional bonus.

This meetup will contain an introduction to Innovation Games for Agile Teams plus an "Ask a Certified Scrum Trainer Anything" session. You will learn at least two games by playing in this Meetup - one game will be focused on prioritization - and teaching Agile! - and one game will be focused on idea generation.

From the book Innovation Games (https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Games-Creating-Breakthrough-Collaborative/dp/0321437292): The toughest part of innovation? "Accurately predicting what customers want, need, and will pay for." Even if you ask them, they often can't explain what they want. Now, there's a breakthrough solution: "Innovation Games." Twelve games are detailed to help you uncover your customers' "true, hidden" needs and desires. You'll learn what each game will accomplish, why it works, and how to play it with customers. Finally, the book demonstrates how to integrate the results into your product development processes, helping you focus your efforts, reduce your costs, accelerate time to market, and "deliver the right solutions, right from the start."

The event will be preceded with light refreshments and a chance to network.

Agenda

• 5:15 - 5:25 Networking/refreshments

• 5:25 - 5:30 General announcements

• Presentation begins at 5:30 pm and ends at approximately 6:30 pm

• Networking until 7pm (for those who wish to continue can choose an establishment nearby for further discussions)

Please RSVP to ensure we can accommodate everyone.

Detailed directions: In the lobby, please looks for signs and/or ask for Applied Frameworks / Agile Chattanooga :-)

Presenter Bio

Jason Tanner is a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile transformation consultant with a deep background in product management. Jason was previously an executive at Enthiosys when Innovation Games was introduced to the market and is one of the most experienced individuals in its appropriate application and delivery.

Currently, Jason is CEO of Applied Frameworks. Applied Frameworks is offering a bonus to anyone who signs up for the Certified ScrumMaster class that is being taught May 3-4 (also at the Courtyard). Signup and you'll also receive solo access to the Certified Scrum Professional Fast Pass program http://www.CSPFastPass.com . Just send an e-mail to jtanner@appliedframeworks.com after you register for the class and you're in. Feel free to share this offer with colleagues in the area. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/certified-scrummaster-with-innovation-games-tickets-27306297872 .