Many people are struggling with Agile Adoption either as internal champions or external coaches. Agile is such a great thing, why doesn't it work everywhere? In this talk, Michael will discuss why Agile is more like a mind-shift than a process and the role culture plays in inhibiting or supporting adoption. As usual, there will be hands-on activities as well as zen-style presentation so buckle in for a talk that will forever change the way you think about Agile and eliminate the blindspot that is limiting your success. (Ya, I know you don't think you have a blindspot - that's why it's called a blindspot). Read more about the topic at Michael's blog: http://www.agilitrix.com/2011/04/agile-culture-series-reading-guide/ Slides are available on request. Please email me.

1. Agile – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly How to Survive in a Wild World Photo Courtesy: ohpress.com

2. About Michael 16 years IT 10 years Agile LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

3.  The Ugly Photo Courtesy: ohpress.com

4. Quick Survey – What Agile Adoption Success have you seen? On the count of three, raise your hand: 5 Fingers = Every time a success ... 0 Fingers (Fist) = Every time a failure Photo CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/bitzi/193922475

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8. Agile is an idea not a process Graphic © JurgenAppelo

9. Companies want a product

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11. Agile & Culture: Square Peg in a Round Hole CChttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rosipaw/4643095630/

13. Your turn to play In groups of 4-5 people: Draw Culture Grid on flipchart Pick a manifesto Write stickies for each concept and post in a quadrant. Take turns Discuss and prepare 30 second summary

18.  The Bad Photo Courtesy: ohpress.com

20. Agile Is Not Enough Agile Skills Project!

21.  The Good Photo Courtesy: ohpress.com

24. Kanban is Like an Oreo Cookie! Outside: Crunchy Control Inside: Sweet White Agile Goodness (collaboration, cultivation and craftsmanship)

25. Craftsmanship as a starting place

26. Change your thinking to change your results My main focus is to stop companies from doing Agile. Agile is about people, and as such they will tend to be largest obstacles, we will need to have serious conversations at some point if we really want to go Agile. Pascal Van Cauwenberghe Namiya.be Johnny Scarborough Photos©http://www.flickr.com/photos/pascalvancauwenberghe/3053517274 and The Innovation Games Company

27. Transforming the World of Work

28. What’s your game plan? Grab an index card Write down: Biggest ah-ha moment Actions for next week

29. Feedback Grab an index card Recommendation Rating (1..10) What you liked. What you recommend to improve. Feed my brain!

30. Thank You