Agile Denver North: Stickies, Standups & Shenanigans When Agile Clicks or...

** IN PERSON **
Frolic Brewing Company
12910 Zuni St, #1300
Westminster, CO 80234

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/agile-denver-north/events/314778769/

Presentation Details:
No prior Agile experience? No problem.
Agile, when done well, can transform how teams collaborate, adapt, and deliver real value. In this interactive, no-BS session, we’ll dig into the moments where Agile either clicks—or completely misses the mark.
Why do some teams gain speed and clarity while others feel stuck in endless pointless meetings and unclear priorities?
We’ll explore the subtle decisions, team habits, and trade-offs that shape those outcomes, using real scenarios you’ve may have seen, heard about, or lived through).
We’ll also talk through what’s actually worked in the real world—the habits and ways of working that help teams build momentum, communicate clearly, and keep improving.
This is a conversation, not a lecture. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and any experiences you’ve had so far.
Take Aways:
Beginners will walk away with clarity and confidence on where to start, while experienced practitioners can expect thoughtful discussion, shared war stories, and a chance to sharpen (or challenge) what they know.
Who should attend?

• PMs, engineers, designers, and team leads
• Scrum masters, Agile practitioners, and delivery managers
• Startup teams trying to move faster without the chaos
• Anyone who’s ever sat through a painful standup and thought: there has to be a better way

Whether you’re brand new to Agile or have years of battle scars, you’ll leave with practical insights, relatable stories, and ideas you can actually use with your team.
Nicole Wilker's Bio:
Nicole Wilker is a Principal Agile Practitioner at Red Hat. Her mission as an Agile Leader is removing roadblocks to provide you the best possible path into your agile journey and trying to make the world a better place one agile principle at a time. She garners a tremendous amount of joy sharing knowledge with others, and is looking to expand her speaking presence within the community.
She garners a tremendous amount of joy sharing knowledge with others, and seeing their aha moment.
Schedule:
6:00 - 6:30 PM Wood fire pizza, drinks and networking.
6:30 - 6:40 PM Quick Announcements/sponsor recognition
6:40 - 7:40 PM Presentation and Discussion
7:40 - 7:45 PM Final Questions and Wrap Up