What we’re about
This Agile in Leeds space on meetup sat without an owner for many months. It seemed a shame that the hard work of past organisers and all the support of past speakers and attendees might be abandoned so (at least for the time being) it made sense for Agile in Leeds to become part of the long running Agile Yorkshire community of practice and try to merge the two groups together. Both group have many of the same members already.
The events published here will be same events published on the agileyorkshire.org website until we decide how best to move things forward.
For the time being we look forward to see you at our next meetup.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Agile Yorkshire Meetup - 06 August 2025Platform, Leeds, LS1 4JB
Visit our website for more information and updates: Agile Yorkshire.org
Follow us on LinkedIn: Agile Yorkshire; sign up to our NewsletterThe 06 August 2025 Agile Yorkshire meetup offers an opportunity to explore innovative ideas and gain insights from expert speakers.
Our line-up:
- 🎤 Talk: The Lonely World of a Scrum Master
Scrum Masters are the cheerleaders, the coaches, and the servant leaders of their teams—but are they becoming sidelined in today’s Agile environments? In this heartfelt talk, Amy explores how the Scrum Master role has shifted and how we can reclaim its power to build empowered teams and stronger organisations.
Presenter: Amy Kouppas
TECHwomen Leeds Chair | Scrum Master | D&I Advocate
Amy has built a varied tech career across support, product ownership, and agile delivery, and is a passionate advocate for inclusion and community. As Chair of TECHwomen Leeds, she uplifts others through connection and purpose—bringing energy and empathy to everything she does.- 🎤 Talk: Coaching For Transformational Leadership
Coaching isn’t just for leaders—it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking to improve communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in the workplace. In this interactive session, Bianca shares how coaching skills can empower teams, enhance feedback, and create cultures of trust and innovation.
Presenter: Bianca Spruit
Founder of Sprout Coaching | Management & Leadership Consultant
Bianca is a leadership and workplace culture specialist with over 20 years in the tech industry. As the founder of Sprout Coaching, she helps leaders build inclusive, high-performing teams. Her mission is to make leadership development practical, accessible, and truly transformative.
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Agenda
18:00 - 18:30 Arrival and Networking
18:30- 18:35 - Welcome address
18:35 - 19:05 - First Speaker (30 min)
19:05 - 19:15 - Break Time
19:15 - 20:15 - Second Speaker (60 min)
20:15 - 20:25 - Feedback Session
20:25 - 20:30 - Closing Remarks
Refreshments provided
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please ensure you’ve registered before attending, as space is limited. If tickets are fully booked, join the waitlist—cancellations may occur, and we’d love to have you join if a spot opens.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
The Agile Yorkshire Team - 🎤 Talk: The Lonely World of a Scrum Master
- Leeds Atlassian Community Event- Wednesday 20 August 2025Platform, Leeds, LS1 4JB
👉 BOOK YOUR FREE EVENT TICKET HERE
Following the success of our launch in June this year, we're excited to welcome you to our next Atlassian Community Event (ACE) in Leeds.
This event brings together professionals who use Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc.) to connect, share best practices, and stay on the cutting edge of work management and collaboration.We’re delighted to feature two expert speakers who will share insights on how to maximise value from Atlassian tools—plus there will be food, drinks, swag, and a chance to build connections with others in the community.
### 🎤 Featured Talks & Speakers
🔹 Abi Brown
Senior Customer Success Manager, Kolekti
Talk: Set Your Knowledge Free with Confluence
Learn how to turn Confluence Cloud into a powerful central knowledge hub. Abi will walk through how to overcome knowledge silos and improve collaboration across teams—so that valuable information is always accessible and actionable.🔹 Michael Rudenko
Head of Consulting EMEA, Adaptavist
Talk: The Atlassian Teamwork Foundations in Practice
Explore Atlassian’s three core teamwork principles: aligning work to goals, unlocking organisational knowledge, and planning cross-functionally. Michael will highlight how tools like Jira, Confluence, Loom, and Rovo help modern teams thrive.🎟️ Important Booking Information
Please note that due to event hosting through the Atlassian platform, tickets must be booked via Atlassian's official event page – not through Meetup.👉 BOOK YOUR FREE EVENT TICKET HERE
đź“… Wednesday 20 August 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
đź“Ť NewRedo Ltd, Platform Office, New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4JBCome along, bring a colleague, and help us grow the Leeds Atlassian Community.
- Agile Yorkshire Meetup - 03 September 2025Platform, Leeds, LS1 4JB
Visit our website for more information and updates: Agile Yorkshire.org
Follow us on LinkedIn: Agile Yorkshire; sign up to our NewsletterThe 03 September 2025 Agile Yorkshire meetup offers an opportunity to explore innovative ideas and gain insights from expert speakers.
Our line-up:
### 🎤 Sorry, I'm Not Technical
Jennifer Poole – Scrum Master, Leeds Building Society Jennifer shares her unique journey as a non-technical Scrum Master, and how she transformed this into a strength. Learn the techniques she’s developed to deliver value, reduce waste, and build high-performing teams—across industries including utilities, broadcasting, and finance.
Key Themes: Self-awareness, adaptive leadership, agile facilitation.
### 🎤 Death Metal and Dysfunction: Lessons in Problem Solving
Michael Lloyd – Agile Coach & Creator of Dysfunction Mapping. Join “The Lord of Dysfunction” for a creative deep-dive into organisational challenges through the lens of a fictional death metal band. Each metaphorical “track” reveals a common dysfunction—and how to resolve it using Dysfunction Mapping, a practical framework for finding and solving the problems that matter.
Key Takeaways: A hands-on understanding of Dysfunction Mapping, plus tools you can use right away to improve team performance.
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Agenda
18:00 - 18:30 Arrival and Networking
18:30- 18:35 - Welcome address
18:35 - 19:05 - First Speaker (30 min)
19:05 - 19:15 - Break Time
19:15 - 20:15 - Second Speaker (60 min)
20:15 - 20:25 - Feedback Session
20:25 - 20:30 - Closing Remarks
Refreshments provided
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please ensure you’ve registered before attending, as space is limited. If tickets are fully booked, join the waitlist—cancellations may occur, and we’d love to have you join if a spot opens.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
The Agile Yorkshire Team
