March Meetup

Join us for our March meetup - an evening of learning and networking with the local lean and agile community.
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18:30 Arrival : Networking, drinks, pizza
19:00 (prompt) : Talks start
19:55-20:05 (approx) : quick break, changeover, more drinks, leftover pizza
21:00 (approx) : Finish
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For the first time this event will feature a combination of a remote/ virtual talk as well as an in-person talk.
Please Note: The virtual talk is for in-person, event attendees only. There will be no remote access.
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Speaker #1: Geoff Watts (Remote/ Virtual)

Ever felt like you’re doing your best to lead — yet somehow losing touch with the person you were when you started? You catch yourself nodding along to things you don’t believe in, giving feedback that gets softened to fit the script, or being praised for your “resilience” when really, you’re just surviving.

You’re not broken — the system is.

In this talk Geoff Watts explores what happens when caring, values-driven people get trapped in environments that reward compliance over courage. Calm REBEL Leadership offers an alternative: a grounded, human framework for creating change without burning out or selling out.

Geoff will introduce you to the Calm REBEL Arc (TM) — five practical steps to help you remember who you are, see your system clearly, and lead with quiet, steady courage.

You’ll leave with:
• A renewed sense of integrity and confidence in your leadership.
• Practical ways to stay calm, clear, and connected to your values.
• Hope — that real change can start with one quiet act of rebellion.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and what leadership seems to demand, this is your invitation to lead differently — to create change without losing yourself.

Speaker #2: Karl Scotland (In-person)

Join us for a session focused on the principles of strategy and strategy deployment tailored for lean and agile transformations.

Participants will explore effective frameworks and tools to align organisational goals with actionable tactics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement in the strategic process. Discover how to leverage strategies that drive successful transformation initiatives within your organisation.

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Many thanks to our friends at Humara for hosting this event, and to Silicon Brighton for their ongoing support of both our events and the wider Brighton tech community.