“Managers - Just Be Human”: DEIB Through an Agile Lens

In Agile, we champion "individuals and interactions over processes and tools" - but are we truly seeing the complete individual behind each team member? This webinar explores how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging aren't just HR initiatives - they're fundamental to Agile practices that unlock extraordinary team potential.

What happens when managers bring their full humanity to leadership? When they move beyond managing people's time to actively cultivating belonging? When they recognize that neurodivergent team members aren't just "different thinkers" but essential contributors whose unique approaches drive the innovation that modern Agile teams can benefit from?

Great Agile coaches know the best teams are built on psychological safety and trust. This session demonstrates how authentic human connection - including vulnerability, empathy, and genuine care for each person's unique perspective and neurological makeup - creates the foundation for Agile excellence and sustainable performance.

You'll discover how to:

• Transform your leadership from task-focused to human-centered
• Create truly inclusive Agile events where neurodivergent and neurotypical voices alike are heard and valued
• Build psychological safety that goes beyond "safe to fail" to "safe to be authentically yourself"
• Leverage diverse thinking styles and neurodivergent strengths in planning, retrospectives, and problem-solving
• Move from equality (same treatment) to equity (individualized support) in team management
• Foster belonging that turns team members into passionate contributors rather than just participants

The Bottom Line: While we excel at helping teams reflect and improve processes, the most powerful transformations happen when we address the beautiful complexity of human dynamics beneath the surface. This isn't about adding more processes - it's about becoming more genuinely human in how we lead, coach, and connect.

Join us to discover how "just being human" through DEIB practices, including embracing neurodiversity, creates teams that thrive as humans while changing the world.

Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 CEST | 06:00 - 07:00 CDT | 12:00 - 13:00 BST
Host: Regina Martins

Register Here: https://agile42.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gTQQ3-VETIO2gp_6eC_mtA#/registration