Agile Carolinas January Meetup

Kanban Process - an Emerging Agile Process

Do you like speed? Expect nano-second response time in all electronic transactions? Tired of explaining why it takes as long as it does to get your project completed? Why not try Kanban?

Somewhere between the structure afforded by Scrum and the fluidity of Extreme Programming, Kanban can be seen as a very lean extension to Scrum and is gaining popularity due to it’s ability to rapidly change direction. Kanban is much more than a series of work cards, it uses advanced lean techniques such as queue management, flow control and theory of constraints to optimize the workflow of a team by limiting work in progress. Attendees will gain an insight in to what it means to use a Kanban system for software development and how to apply a pull based system. Similarities and distinctions between Kanban and Scrum will be reviewed. The presenters will share their experiences using Kanban, particularly how it helped teams improve responsiveness, collaboration, and productivity.

Although Kanban can be productive, it is a controversial way of extending Scrum, so the presentation will include plenty time for Q & A and opposing viewpoints.

Speakers' Bios:

Linda M. Cook has over twenty years’ experience in the IT industry, she has held positions from developer, forms designer, data modeler, analyst, tester, to methodology lead. She is a certified 'Scrum Master' with the designation of ‘Practicing’, and is co-chair of the Agile Project Leadership Network (APLN) Maryland Chapter. Ms. Cook has helped many companies implement SCRUM, Agile Project Management, Kanban, and several Lean-Agile techniques.

Dr. Charles Suscheck is a creative thinker with over 25 years of experience in the software industry. He has published nearly 30 articles on software process and holds a doctorate in computer science as well as certifications as Scrum Master, Scrum Practitioner, RUP specialist, Use Case specialist, and UML Professional. Dr. Suscheck has a proven track record in process introduction and mentoring in agile and RUP.

Location: CPCC, 3210 CPCC West Campus Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208
Bldg H2 (2nd Fl), room 2132

We will have networking and food starting at 6:00pm. The talk will start at 6:30pm. And we will stop at 8:00pm or so.