This highly interactive and fun session takes a refreshing look at the human element with actionable techniques that targets individuals and their interactions. Many believe that Agile is less about specific processes and tools and more about effective teams and productive communication. The first value of the Agile Manifesto emphasizes individuals and interactions yet everywhere you look the focus seems to be on processes and tools. Topics range from enhancing interpersonal communication (Tango) to effectively leveraging the anatomy of your team (Square Dance).

Outcomes:

• Learn specific techniques for becoming more effective communicators
• See how to handle common productivity detractors
• Learn how to handle situations with contradictory human behaviors
• Understand how to interact based on the behavioral anatomy of a team
• See evidence of how collaboration impacts productivity
• Discuss the effect of human conflict on a project
• See examples of self selecting teams in action
• Examine organizational dysfunction patterns
• Understand how behavioral elements impact the effectiveness of communication
• Learn a common vocabulary that enhances team dynamics
• Learn how to expose behavioral gaps on teams