Lean Agile Glasgow - Task switching, testing and community

At your Lean Agile Glasgow event this July, we have the following line up:

1. Workshop: Multitasking Simulation (catchy, I know) - With Russell Murray

I’m sharing one of my go-to client workshops that I’ve found effective in achieving a deeper focus on ways-of-working and improvement.
This versatile multitasking simulation allows groups both small and large to quickly experience, measure, and reflect on the nature, sources, and impacts of ‘disruption’.

Then, we’ll assess the probably surprising prevalence of multitasking in your own context and what you might do about it.
Spoiler alert: if you are thinking ‘huh, but why multitasking - that’s not really a measure people talk about a lot’, and granted its not particularly in vogue is it, then consider that we may well uncover through our simulation over 50% more waste for one person to multitask, not to mention impacts on quality, releasability, and of course the stress felt by staff day to day…and that’s for an apparently simple task…

Russell's Bio: Hi, I’m Russell and I’m an independent agile consultant.
I’ve been coaching and leading change initiatives and delivery projects for the best part of 15 years, and I like nothing more than achieving that series of breakthroughs needed to get management and teams really working together to build self-awareness and get traction on their challenges.

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2. Lightning Talk - Shift Left Testing with Chris McLellan

Unleash your inner superhero and revolutionize your Agile team with the power of Shift Left Testing! In this interactive adventure, we discovered the magic of catching bugs from the start, while uncovering the incredible benefits of improved quality, faster releases, and enhanced collaboration. Equipped with techniques like code reviews, test automation, and continuous integration, we became a force to be reckoned with. Real-life case studies inspired us to embrace the Shift Left Testing revolution and become testing champions. So don your capes, fellow Agile superheroes, and let the journey to quality excellence begin!

Chris' Bio: Chris, is a Senior QA Engineer currently working for Planet DDS in Glasgow. He's got over 10+ years in the software testing space since graduating from the University of Strathclyde. Armed with a BSc Pass in Computer Science, he looks to work with agile teams to unleash his bug-squashing superpowers upon any digital obstacle that comes his way.

He's a multi-talented individual who's dabbled in various industries, ranging from the glamorous world of Bridal/Formal Hire software to the captivating realm of Multimedia software at the one and only BBC.

Chris has an insatiable hunger for solving complex problems. He's like a detective with a magnifying glass, except instead of tracking down criminals, he's hunting down pesky software glitches and vanquishing them with his trusty keyboard.

But don't be fooled by his tech-savvy demeanor alone. Chris is a man of many passions outside the realm of software. In his spare time, you can catch him charging down the rugby field.

So there you have it, folks! Chris is the super-powered software tester with a knack for problem-solving, a passion for sports.

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3. Community conversations

Lean Agile Glasgow will focus some time to open conversation and building community. Come along and be part of it - it's all about community.

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