Pomodoro TechniqueThanks to Tony Akins for his encore presentation at our August APLN Houston To Go event. Once again he helped us understand that we are in more control of our time than we might think, and that by using some simple techniques along with a little focus we can all make more effective use of it. Do you have your Activity Lists and Do Today Lists ready to go? How many Pomodoros is that task? How many Pomodoros can you fit into today? Try out the Pomodoro Technique today!

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PROSWe also want to thank PROS for sharing their facilities for this event, but also generously providing food and refreshments.

Robbie Mac IverDo the right work, at the right time, to create the right value.  That's what Robbie Mac Iver told us what are planning should be more focused on.  Thanks to Robbie for an enlightening look at how agile planning can work.  Thanks also to Bryan Campbell, Shravan Arra, and Barbara Brown for lending a hand as Feature Retailers in the Buy A Feature Innovation Game® exercise. Take a look at the team results to see some interesting variations on our new doggie day care business!

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SyscoWe also want to thank Sysco for not only hosting our meeting but also providing such a great buffet for our pre-meeting networking session and to the folks from WITI Houston for sharing the evening with us.

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Welcome to APLN Houston

Bringing Agile Project Leaders Together

APLN Houston promotes the growth of agile practices by bringing together Houston’s agile leaders to share real-world experiences and by providing professional networking forum.

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APLN Leadership Summit: Taking Agility to the Next Level Print E-mail

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APLN Leadership SummitAlthough agile practices have proven their value within thousands of development teams, many software leaders want more. With many large and complex projects underway and more on the horizon, agile practices need to scale up—beyond individual projects. Agile development teams need to better align their objectives with other departments, within IT, and throughout the organization. To increase the value they can deliver and reduce friction, many agile leaders are now looking for ways to influence the management style and practices within the enterprise. Tweet This!

The Agile Leadership Summit is your chance to join your peers and agile industry veterans to explore the unique challenges facing software development leaders as agile practices move into the mainstream. You’ll hear what’s working—and not working—for them and have the opportunity to share your experiences and successes.

Please register at: http://www.sqe.com/AgileDevPracticesEast/Summit/Default.aspx

During the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, you’ll have the opportunity to share and discuss your agile leadership issues. Friday, in the highly interactive Think Tank Session, you’ll work together in small groups to discuss these challenges and brainstorm solutions.

The Agile Leadership Summit is a perfect opportunity for you to:

  • Meet and network with your peers in the industry
  • Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on agile leadership issues
  • Join in the “think tank” discussion with industry veterans
  • Develop new ideas and action plans for innovation within your organization

 
Meeting Logistics Print E-mail

SyscoWelcome to APLN Houston’s meeting venue at Sysco Corporation, 1390 Enclave Parkway. 

 

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted on this site. Meeting format:

  • 6:00pm - 6:20pm - Network with your fellow agile practitioners
  • 6:20pm - 6:30pm - Announcements and Introductions
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Featured Program

Parking Guidance Has Changed:

Please park in front of either Sysco building (1370 & 1390 Enclave Parkway). If front lots are full, park on the street along Forkland Drive and walk around to the front entrance of 1390.

Also please help us speed check-in by registering for the meeting at least 24 hours in advance and your name will be on the pre-registered sign-in sheet along with a printed name tag (both are in first name, then last name sequence).

 
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