May 8, 2024 Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting Announcement May 8th  

Focus On Agile: 
Let’s Talk About Scrum – “All you wanted to know about agile…but were afraid to ask”

Join us May 8th for an insightful exploration into Scrum and Agile. 

Presenters: Lloyd Martin & John Williams With a robust partnership spanning over 10 years, Lloyd and John bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in Agile. Their dynamic presentation will illuminate many aspects of Scrum, offering attendees actionable insights.

Lloyd Martin PMI-ACP, MBA, SPC
Lloyd Martin is a seasoned project manager with over 20 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale software solutions. He possesses a deep expertise in Enterprise Agile Transformation, Business Agility, and software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall, Lean). He has a proven track record of driving successful program execution through strategic planning, people-first team management, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

John Williams, PMP, SPC
John Williams is an accomplished technology leader with over 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 enterprises leading large-scale programs and significant culture shifts through the advocacy and adoption of Lean Agile. Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum, program/project management, continuous improvement, and change management. Recognized for relentless perseverance to solve business challenges, build high-performing global and cross-functional teams, and lead programs within scope and timeframes. Strong communicator effective at aligning the vision, mobilizing teams, capturing consensus, and communicating across senior leadership, stakeholder, business, and IT teams.
John recently launched his company, After Hours Agility (AHA), that provides flexible agile coaching and training to enterprises.  

Let’s Talk About Scrum Presentation Objectives:
Deep Dive into Scrum: Understand the mechanics, benefits, and implementation strategies of Scrum in project management.
Interactive Q&A: Have your specific questions answered in an open and engaging format.

What You Will Learn:
Agile Methodology Insights: Discover the key aspects of Agile methodologies with a focus on Scrum, learning how they differ from traditional project management approaches and how they can be tailored to fit various project needs.
Practical Application: Learn from real-world experience presented by Lloyd Martin and John Williams, illustrating how Scrum practices can be applied to enhance project delivery and team dynamics.
Interactive Engagement: Participate in an interactive Q&A session where you can ask specific questions related to your projects or theoretical scenarios, ensuring you leave the session with practical knowledge applicable to your work environment.
Join us to deepen your understanding of Agile and take your project management skills to the next level!

PDUs:
Attendees Receive 2 Ways of Working PDUs (all credentials): 2.00

Community Spotlight: University of Memphis Student Presentation
As part of our chapter’s commitment to community engagement, volunteers have been supporting projects at the University of Memphis. This meeting will feature a presentation by these students, highlighting their project achievements through the mentorship of our chapter members.

Key Highlights:
Student Projects: Overview of innovative student projects supported by chapter volunteers.
Impact and Insights: Discover the tangible impacts of these collaborations on student learning and project success. Engagement Opportunities: Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in educational projects. Join us to support and celebrate the achievements of these talented students!

April 25th Lunch and Learn Final Reminder: 
Join us for this Focus on AI virtual event
REGISTER HERE for The Art of Prompt Engineering w/ Matt Meador 

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