What should we be doing to "Recession-proof" our companies?

This is an interactive, on-line jam. We'll even use Jamboards.

Zoom details will be sent the day prior to only those who have RSVP'd.

GOAL: The goal of this session is to tap all of our collective minds to uncover the top 5-10 things companies need to be doing TODAY to prepare for an economic recession.

Your facilitators are Michael Vizdos and Catherine Louis.

Agenda:
- Welcome new members!
- Who has jobs that need to be filled?
- Who is looking for a job?
- Some facts and figures regarding the state of the economy and tech:
What is a recession?
What has happened to the economy since Covid?
Are we in a recession?

- Jam details for the breakout rooms:
Timebox 1) In groups of 4-5 we'll brain-write on what we think companies should to do to "recession-proof" themselves. For example, prioritize and focus!

Timebox 2) In those same groups we will cluster (affinity group) and title each group.

Timebox 3) We'll prioritize these recession-proofing groups.

In the main room we'll share what we've collectively learned, one group at a time, comparing results.

Final breakout room jam:
Timebox 4) Taking the top 3 items, how can we help get these "recession-proofing ideas" started at our companies, and what help do you need from others?

Close in the Main room: Asks and offers: what help is requested, and who can help with your ask?

About your facilitators:
Michael Vizdos is the creator of [ImplementingScrum.com](https://www.michaelvizdos.com/implementing-scrum/), a Certified Scrum Trainer with the Scrum Alliance, and has been in the industry for over thirty years. He is an early agile pioneer and co-authored a book with Scott Ambler about scaling processes within an enterprise.
Michael is the Scrum Master in Residence at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) and an Agile Coach for Blueprint Education (both part time). He is a co-creator of both the Agile in Education Compass and the Agile Educators Guide. You can learn more about his journey collaborating with schools and districts at [ScrumInSchool.org](https://www.michaelvizdos.com/scrum-in-school/).
Michael regularly delivers workshops and speaks at user groups — such as Agile Richmond / Scrum RVA — and conferences internationally. He is available for training, consulting, and mentoring with your organization (virtually or in-person); he collaborates with a team of trusted advisors and colleagues from around the world.

Catherine's gig is Product Strategy, Lean Innovation, and Agile Organizational Design: nurturing an innovation culture with entrepreneurial leadership. She is founder of cll-group.com, host of your AgileRTP group, co-founder of podojo.com, and long time K9 handler and trainer for Wake Canine Search and Rescue.