BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20080309T020000 RDATE:20080309T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T215852Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080917T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080917T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T215852Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080929T222343Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455713 DESCRIPTION:Hi all!!! To both of you - may the future be bright\, happy a nd filled with continued blessings from above gold I've just been sittin g around waiting for something to happen. gold element\, gold\, I just don't have anything to say.\n\nTags: extreme programming\, xp\, agile\, scrum\, lean\, xpdx\, meeting\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250455713 URL:http://rikosy.fr33webhost.com/gold6704.html SUMMARY:Agile 2008 Lightning Summaries - Xpdx September meeting SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081028T171901Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081119T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081119T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081028T171901Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081028T171901Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456004 DESCRIPTION:In October\, SolutionsIQ organized an entertaining\, educatio nal\, and well-attended panel on Incremental Architecture. \;\n \; \nIn November\, Michael Kelly will present our next evening meeting topi c\, Agile Methodologies: A Matter of Survival. \;\n \;\nMetaphoric ally\, we frequently think of things as surviving where there's no real threat to life. Companies survive. Products\, and the teams that produce them\, survive. Individual members of the team continue to be a member of the team by virtue of their ability to survive. In all these activiti es we see the same lively dance of competition and cooperation\, of adap tation and evolution\, within a constantly changing environment. \;\n \;\nMichael Kelly\, a survivor of numerous software campaigns\, will bring together the insights of famed survival writer Laurence Gonzales\ , some rather surprising research into the neuroscience of decision maki ng\, and some hair-raising personal experiences to illuminate the import ance of agile methodologies and suggest some potential new directions.&# 13\;\n \;\nThis is our usual monthly meeting for the month of Novembe r. Remember the location and time for future meetings! Third Wed of the month\, at CubeSpace.\n\nTags: extreme programming\, xp\, agile\, scrum\ , lean\, xpdx\, meeting\, survival\, michael kelley\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250456004 URL:http://www.xpdx.org SUMMARY:XPDX - Agile Methodologies: A Matter of Survival LOCATION:CubeSpace [ *sniff* out of business 12 June 2009]: 622 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97214 USA SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081217T010751Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081219T153000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081219T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081217T010751Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081217T010751Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456246 DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 3rd Friday meeting of the Extreme Programming user group conversation meeting to discuss all things Agile and Extreme Progr amming. \n\nTags: xp. extreme programming\, agile\, scrum\, lean\, cryst al\, dsdm\, conversation\, software development\, programming\, project management\, programmers\, coaches\, team leads\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250456246 URL:http://www.xpdx.org SUMMARY:XPDX Conversation meeting LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T203404Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T203404Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081217T013707Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456230 DESCRIPTION:Lean methods in software development have progressed from con ceptual understanding to practical techniques that people are using to s olve problems and ship software today. The Lean toolkit augments or enha nces the practices that are available to today's Agile practitioner. Lea n expands the organizational scope of Agile and provides a rich and robu st set of methods for process improvement. \;\n \;\nCorey Ladas is a Lean Software Development consultant and practitioner who focuses on evolving local development processes through systematic self-organizatio n and continuous improvement. He will discuss and demonstrate some of th e techniques from his new book\, Scrumban: Essays on Kanban Systems for Lean Software Development. \;\n \;\nPizza at 6:30pm\, talk at 7pm\ , beer after. Pizza is sponsored by YesMail. As ever\, we will follow th e meeting with a chat and hang out at a local pub. \n\nTags: lean\, xp\, xpdx\, agile\, programming\, sofware\, process\, scrum\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250456230 URL:http://www.xpdx.org/ SUMMARY:XPDX January: Lean Thinking for Agile Process Evolution LOCATION:CubeSpace [ *sniff* out of business 12 June 2009]: 622 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97214 USA SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090115T224028Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090115T224028Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090115T224028Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456513 DESCRIPTION:Join other XP and agile methdology practitioners and enthusia sts for a lunchtime discussion. \;\n \;\nXPDX is group of IT profe ssionals in the Portland\, Oregon area that are interested in Extreme Pr ogramming and Agile software development methodologies.\n\nTags: xpdx\, xp\, extreme programming\, agile\, lean\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250456513 URL:http://xpdx.org/ SUMMARY:XPDX lunch (eXtreme Programming) LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T162156Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091119T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091119T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T162156Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T173624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457840 DESCRIPTION:Lean is not just yet another initiative it is a way of doing business. Done correctly lean provides an "\;operating system"\; for your business. \;\n \;\nChris Scherer from OMEP will give an overview of Lean with a quick demo and a local case study. He will des cribe leans impact on business both in the "\;office"\; and on t he manufacturing floor. Come spend an interactive and informative evenin g and learn how lean can help you make your business more sustainable by reducing waste and non value added activities. \;\n \;\nChris Sc herer: Chris is Chief Financial Officer for the Oregon Manufacturing Ext ension Partnership (OMEP) and also carries an active caseload of OMEP cl ients. In 2002\, Chris developed OMEP’s Lean Office and Accounting prac tice and has extensive experience conducting value stream mapping worksh ops in manufacturing\, non-manufacturing and service settings. Prior to joining OMEP\, Chris served as principal for CS Projects\, LLC\, a cons ulting practice focused on the development of public-private partnership s. He also held positions of responsibility with the Portland Developme nt Commission (Director of Finance and Information Services) and KPMG Pe at Marwick (Manager). \;\n \;\nAssociation of Business Process Man agement Professionals (ABPMP.org) \;\nThe Association of Business Pro cess Management Professionals is a non-profit\, vendor independent profe ssional organization dedicated to the advancement of business process ma nagement concepts and its practices. ABPMP is practitioner-oriented and practitioner-led. The mission of the ABPMP is to engage in activities th at promote the practice of business process management\, has developed a Common Body of Knowledge in this field\, and to contribute to the advan cement and skill development of professionals who work in this disciplin e. \;\n \;\nCost: Free\, but please RSVP so that we can have enou gh light snacks for everyone. \;\nPlease RSVP: Linked-in (http://bit .ly/2jDQUp) \;\nHosted by: University of Oregon Applied Information Management Masters Degree Program. http://aim.uoregon.edu \;\nPresent ed by ABPMP. Association of Business Process Management Professionals: w ww.abpmp.org \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: abpmp\, business process managemen t\, lean\, information management\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250457840 URL: http://bit.ly/oMW70 SUMMARY:Lean\, an "Operating System" for Your Business (ABPMP) LOCATION:White Stag Block (University of Oregon): 70 NW Couch St.\, Portl and Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T062401Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T213000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T062401Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100119T184723Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458089 DESCRIPTION:We'll have a discussion on one of the people issues associate d with agile software development: how do you turn a bad situation aroun d? \;\n \;\nJust as legacy code is a set of problems that take spe cial techniques to overcome\, legacy interpersonal interactions are too. I'm pretty sure that unit tests aren't the answer for most interperson al problems\, either. :) \;\n \;\nMore seriously\, it's pretty co mmon to join a company or team with existing trust and communication (an d yes\, tech) issues. Come share ways of turning those into successes.& #13\;\n \;\nPizza and networking at 6:30pm\, 7pm talk\, beer afterwar ds. \;\n \;\n(Note: location is hard to get to via GPS or map serv ice. Use directions here instead.) \;\n\n\nTags: xp\, scrum\, agile\ , lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458089 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:XPDX: Turning Bad Situations Around LOCATION:PSU Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland OR 9720 1 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T062300Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100205T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100205T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T062300Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T062300Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458209 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal XPDX meeti ngs. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loosely) to a gile software development. We welcome people of all experience levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, xp\, extreme programmin g\, lean\, kanban\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504582 09 SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T161351Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100211 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100209 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T161351Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T104723Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458083 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Tuesday\, February 9\, 2010 at 8am throu gh Wednesday\, February 10\, 2010 at 6pm.\n\nDescription:\nAnnouncing Ag ile Open Northwest 2010! This Agile Open Space event will be \;\nheld February 9th and 10th\, 2010\, in the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms.&# 13\;\nPlease see http://www.agileopennorthwest.org for registration info rmation \;\nand further details. \;\n \;\nWe invite you to our fourth annual Agile Open Northwest conference. \;\nAlternating each y ear between Portland and Seattle\, AONW conferences bring \;\ntogethe r practicing members of the Northwest Agile communities to explore \; \nthe latest developments in agile software development. We held our thi rd \;\nannual event last year in Portland and enjoyed another great s uccess. \;\nRegistration is $125.00 for both days\, including light b reakfast and lunch. \;\nThis low-cost regional conference is a great opportunity to connect with the \;\nlocal agile community\, experts a nd novices alike. \;\n \;\nPlease join us this year as we host 125 experienced\, collaborative\, \;\ncommitted agile practitioners from the Northwest U.S. (and beyond) in \;\ntackling the issues around ou r recurring theme "\;Agile for Real."\; As in past \;\nyears\ , attendance is limited to a predetermined number in order retain the 3\;\nmany advantages a small conference has to offer. \;\n \;\nHer e is a comment from a previous attendee: \;\n \;\n"\;These two -day Agile Open Northwest conferences are an extremely good value. \; \n..[Y]ou learn directly from practitioners in the agile community what works \;\nand what doesn't. I attended the first two of these confere nces\, they were \;\nstunningly good... loads of practical\, useful s tuff and stimulating \;\ndiscussions."\; -- Ian Savage\, PNSQC Pr ogram Chair \;\n \;\nMore information can be found at http://www.a gileopennorthwest.org. Registration is open now. We look forward to seei ng you there.\n\nTags: agile\, software development\, conference\, tdd\, xp\, scrum\, evo\, bdd\, lean\, crystal\, dsdm\, retrospectives\, open space\, unconference\, scrum master\, practitioners\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250458083 URL:http://agileopennorthwest.org SUMMARY:Agile Open Northwest 2010 LOCATION:Seattle Center - Northwest Rooms: 305 Harrison Street\, Seattle WA 98109 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T001153Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T001153Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100214T065815Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458315 DESCRIPTION:We're happy to announce that Elisabeth Hendrickson will be sp eaking to the Portland Agile Users Group on Wednesday the 17th. She's a n energetic and informative member of the greater agile community who pe riodically comes up from the Bay Area to share her knowledge with us. H er talk on ATDD[*] last year at CubeSpace was great fun and well-receive d. \;\n \;\nThis year she'll be taking us through an interactive s imulation of an agile transition. When she ran this simulation at Agile 2009\, it replicated a number of problems I've seen take months and yea rs to play out on real software teams. Bring your team members! It's f ar less stressful to talk about problems in the context of an evening's simulation than in the context of three years of product development. 3\;\n \;\nPizza is sponsored by YesMail of InfoGroup Interactive. Piz za and networking start at 6:30\; presentation starts at 7. If there's enough interest\, we'll go to a pub afterward for further discussion. 3\;\n \;\n[*] Acceptance-Test-Driven Development\n\nTags: agile\, scr um\, xp\, extreme programming\, lean\, kanban\, simulation\, game\, xpdx \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458315 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Transition Simulation LOCATION:Robert Half Technology\, 2nd Floor Conference Room: 222 SW Colum bia St\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100223T234919Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100305T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100305T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100223T234919Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T023541Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458346 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal agile user s group meetings. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loosely) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experi ence levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, extreme programmin g\, kanban\, lean\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250458346 SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100331T204031Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100402T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100402T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100331T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100331T204031Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458506 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal agile user s group meetings. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loosely) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experi ence levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, extreme programmin g\, kanban\, lean\, scrum\, xp\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250458506 SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T154644Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T154644Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458634 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal agile user s group meetings. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loosely) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experi ence levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, lean\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250458634 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T155538Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100519T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100519T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T155538Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T155558Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458635 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of topics related to agile software development! Audience participation strongly encouraged. Pizza is at 6 :30\; discussion starts at 7. \;\n \;\nFor those unfamiliar with t he term\, a fishbowl discussion works like fishbowl coding: there are a small number of people who are up front and allowed to speak at any give n time. If you want to ask a question or say something\, swap in for one of the people up front. If you're up front and done speaking\, sit back down in the audience. \;\n \;\nPotential discussion topics includ e mock objects in testing\; balancing ideology with reality\; certificat ion\; no/low bugs in a codebase\; contracting without being able to give a fixed bid. Or bring your own! We'll decide what we're discussing at the beginning of the meeting\, but expect the conversation to wander.\n \nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, lean\, scrum\, xp\, fishbowl\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458635 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Fishbowl discussion of Agile software development LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: 1219 SW Park Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T193503Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100702T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100702T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T193503Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T193503Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458800 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal agile user s group meetings. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however l oosely) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experien ce levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, extreme programming\ , xp\, scrum\, lean\, kanban\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250458800 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch (organized by Agile/XPDX) LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T150254Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100903T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100903T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T150254Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T150254Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459185 DESCRIPTION:This is the informal complement to the more formal agile user s group meetings. Come\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loosely) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experi ence levels\, from guru to newcomer.\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, lean\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250459185 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101201T185433Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101201T185433Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101201T185826Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459511 DESCRIPTION:Agile PDX convenes a monthly 1st Friday practitioner's no-hos t lunch in central/eastside Portland Metro area as an informal complemen t to the more formal Agile PDX users group meetings (3rd Wednesday). &# 13\;\n \;\nCome\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loose ly) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experience levels\, from guru to newcomer\, and people interested in all flavors of Agile - XP\, scrum\, crystal\, evo\, lean/kanban\, FDD\, build-your-own \, etc. \;\n \;\nThere's also a 3rd Friday westside lunch. Watch f or it too!\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, le an\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459511 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch - Eastside LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110103T170107Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110107T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110107T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110103T170107Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110103T170107Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459577 DESCRIPTION:Agile PDX convenes a monthly 1st Friday practitioner's no-hos t lunch in central/eastside Portland Metro area as an informal complemen t to the more formal Agile PDX users group meetings (3rd Wednesday). &# 13\;\n \;\nCome\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loose ly) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experience levels\, from guru to newcomer\, and people interested in all flavors of Agile - XP\, scrum\, crystal\, evo\, lean/kanban\, FDD\, build-your-own \, etc. \;\n \;\nThere's also a 3rd Friday westside lunch. Watch f or it too!\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, le an\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459577 URL:http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpportland/ SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch - Eastside LOCATION:McMenamins on Broadway: 1504 NE Broadway St Ste 900\, Portland O regon 97232-1407 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T153631Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110401T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110401T114500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T153631Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T191821Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460394 DESCRIPTION:Agile PDX convenes a monthly 1st Friday practitioner's no-hos t lunch in central/eastside Portland Metro area as an informal complemen t to the more formal Agile PDX users group meetings (3rd Wednesday). &# 13\;\n \;\nCome\, eat\, and discuss all things related (however loose ly) to agile software development. We welcome people of all experience levels\, from guru to newcomer\, and people interested in all flavors of Agile - XP\, scrum\, crystal\, evo\, lean/kanban\, FDD\, build-your-own \, etc. \;\n \;\nThis months discussion will start with a discussi on around Uncle Bob’s recent video blog “Restoring the Trust” (http://cl eancoder.posterous.com/stub6-restoring-the-trust) as well as other topic s related to the recent ten year anniversary of the Agile Manifesto. \;\n \;\nJoin us at our new location a reserved room at Paddy's Bar a nd Grill.\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, extreme programming\, kanban\, lea n\, scrum\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460394 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:Agile Practitioners' Lunch - Eastside LOCATION:Paddy's Bar & Grill: 65 Sw Yamhill St\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110329T212440Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110405T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110405T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110329T212440Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110329T212530Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460417 DESCRIPTION:*** NOTE: This event is full! If you want to try to get in\, go to the Meetup page and sign up for the waiting list. *** \;\n \;\nOverview \;\n \;\nPDX Lean Startup Circle\, Urban Airship\, In c. &\; Emma welcomes Eric Ries\, the creator of the Lean Startup meth odology. Eric is the author of the popular blog Startup Lessons Learned and the creator of the Lean Startup methodology. He co-founded and serve d as CTO of IMVU\, his third startup\, which has today has over 40 milli on users and 2009 revenue over $22 million. An entrepreneur in residence at Harvard Business School and a frequent speaker at business events\, he advises startups on business and product strategy using the Lean Star tup approach. Eric will be introducing brand new material covered in his upcoming book\, including: \;\n \;\n * Applying Lean Startup principles outside of startups in the "\;garage"\;. \;\n * Learning the new style of management required for the startup institut ion. \;\n * How to build startup processes that accelerate the spe ed through the Build-Measure-Learn feedback loop. \;\n \;\n * How to measure progress\, how to setup milestones\, and how to prioritiz e work. \;\n \;\nTickets for this special event are $25\, which i ncludes a pre-order of Eric Ries' upcoming Lean Startup Book that will b e shipped to you this fall. For more information on the book see http:/ /lean.st/ \;\n \;\nUrban Airship &\; Emma are sponsoring the ev ent and covering the cost of tickets for the event (maximum 75 people).& #13\;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \;\n6:00 - 6:30 - Meet and Greet \;\ n \;\n6:30 - 8:00 - Eric's Talk &\; Discussion\n\nTags: lean\, sta rtup\, circle\, eric\, ries\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250460417 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Lean-Startup-Circle/events/16144582/ SUMMARY:[Waiting list only!] PDX Lean Startup Circle special event: Eric Ries\, creator of the lean startup LOCATION:Cloudability: 334 NW 11th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T234438Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T234438Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T234438Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460528 DESCRIPTION:In this fast paced\, hands-on one day course\, you will learn and experience the principles and practices of Lean Thinking applied to service industries (non-manufacturing). During this course you will “le arn to see” waste in any process\, enabling you to identify opportunitie s for improving speed\, quality\, cost\, innovation\, employee engagemen t\, and customer satisfaction. \;\n \;\nLean operates across three levels of an organization. \;\n \;\n * At the individual level \, Lean enables people to do their daily work\, while improving how they do this work\, always with a keen focus on what their customers want.&# 13\;\n * At the management systems level\, Lean focuses on cross-func tional activity\, breaking down organizational silos\, balancing demand and workload so processes flow smoothly. \;\n * At the executive l evel\, Lean connects organization strategy with management systems and d aily improvement activities\, ensuring that everyone in the organization is communicating clearly and focusing on process improvements that yiel d the greatest benefit to the organization. \;\n \;\nYou’ll return to your organization with: \;\n \;\n * Hands-on experience wit h fundamental Lean tools and techniques that drive process improvement&# 13\;\n * The understanding needed to begin investigating the flow of work and information within your organization\, identifying opportunitie s to increase value and reduce waste \;\n * A clear comprehension of the value Lean offers in terms of speed\, quality\, cost\, innovation \, employee engagement and customer satisfaction\, and an ability to art iculate that value within the context of your own organization. \;\n& #13\;\n \;\nMore info: http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/lean-for-serv ice/ \;\n\n\nTags: lean\, strategy\, business strategy\, management\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460528 URL:http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/lean-for-service/ SUMMARY:Lean for Service LOCATION:PSU Professional Development Center: 1515 SW 5th\, 1050\, Portla nd OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110607T195724Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110607T195724Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T041538Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460694 DESCRIPTION:Value-first in the nick of time: how agile methods and lean p rogram management averted crisis to deliver the goods on a $20 million b usiness process change. \;\n \;\nPart experience report\, part ex pedition\, this presentation will take you inside an Agile adoption nest ed within a project turnaround. From diagnosis through prescription\, co nvalescence\, and recovery to eventual triumph and the acceptance of a n ew status quo\, you will hear how a century-old organization transformed its application delivery capability in the face of a crisis\, growing a project team from six to 60 developers inside two months and accelerati ng from one release in six months to several releases every sprint. This is a must-see for anyone who has ever struggled against organizational inertia or dreamed of rapidly scaling Agile from the team level to the e nterprise level to the sound of cheering business managers. \;\n 3\;\nOur speaker is Adam Light\, Ph.D. Adam is a Management Consultant a nd Principal at SoTech Advisors (www.sotechadvisors.com) where he plans and executes successful projects and builds work systems that deliver on client goals. \;\n \;\nAdam has more than fifteen years’ experie nce designing and developing business applications from shrink-wrapped s oftware to real-time information services in domains from natural resour ces management to supply chain optimization. \;\n \;\nAs a planni ng and program management leader\, Adam has worked with as few as three and as many as twenty teams\, using Agile methods and critical chain tec hniques to turn around failing projects\, revive ailing organizations\, and redesign application delivery at the enterprise scale. His broad per spective and deep experience enable him to rapidly deliver return on inv estment from large projects. \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is a t our new location\, Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, spo nsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supportin g agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host ga thering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion. \;\n\n\nTags: ag ile\, lean\, agilepdx\, scrum\, software\, software development\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460694 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:Value-first in the nick of time: Agile Methods and Lean Program M anagement LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T155314Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111019T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111019T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111014T173427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461339 DESCRIPTION:In 2009\, Performance Health Technology went "\;all-in&qu ot\; and began the \;\nadoption of agile methodologies throughout the software development \;\nprocess. In this talk\, you'll take a mult i-year journey with a growing \;\nsmall business and experience the t ransition from the blissful ignorance \;\nof cowboy-coding through th e misery and despair of a sinking\, \;\ndysfunctional organization\, and on to the satisfaction and exhilaration \;\nthat comes with a hig h-functioning agile team. \;\n \;\nThis interactive presentation i s about both the pain and the fulfillment \;\nthat comes with develop ing software in a small business\, before\, during\, \;\nand after ag ile adoption. Developers\, Business/IT Managers\, Agile \;\nCoaches\ , and Executives are invited to look behind the curtain to see \;\nho w PH Tech narrowly escaped from the Pit of Development Despair and \; \nsurvived a Total Immersion into Agile. \;\n \;\nChad is the Dire ctor of Information Technology at PH Tech. His \;\nresponsibilities i nclude all aspects of technological infrastructure and \;\nsoftware d evelopment\, including three technology departments\; \;\nInformation Systems\, Business Intelligence\, and Software Engineering. \;\nWhen he's not talking about healthcare or technology\, he's expounding \; \nthe life-giving qualities of bacon and BBQ. Buy him a beer and he'll& #13\;\ngive you the recipe for the greatest chicken wing rub he's ever s tolen. \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at our new location\, Pu ppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many th anks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). 3\;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the pr ogram you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brew pub for further discussion of chicken wings and other agile conundrums.& #13\;\n \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, lean\, scrum\, software\, so ftware development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461 339 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:Chad Casady: Going All-In with Agile at Performance Health Techno logy LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T222802Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111025T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111025T084500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T222802Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110919T182546Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461336 DESCRIPTION:At the heart of Lean Thinking is the Plan-Do-Check-Act proble m solving process popularized by Dr. Deming over fifty years ago. This p roblem solving discipline is still vital today\, and it’s the very core of what it means to be a “learning organization.” \;\n \;\nThis wo rkshop provides hands-on\, experiential learning by applying this discip line to a problem that is meaningful to you: \;\n \;\n First co mes a little advance homework – choose a problem you and your team face\ , gather some data and artifacts\, and speak to your stakeholders to und erstand their perspectives and needs \;\n Then attend the workshop for a six-hour interactive walkthrough of the problem solving process\, during which we will tackle the problem you and your team have brought to class \;\n Take what you’ve learned back to your workplace and s hare with your associates \;\n Then participate in a conference ca ll with the course instructor to discuss what you’ve learned\, and how y ou and your team are addressing in a way that it stays solved \;\n&# 13\;\nRegister and learn more: http://learningforleverage.com/events/lea n-it-problem-solving-workshop/\n\nTags: lean\, agile\, itil\, software d evelopment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461336 URL:http://learningforleverage.com/events/lean-it-problem-solving-worksho p/ SUMMARY:Lean IT Leadership: Problem Solving Workshop LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel: 1441 NE 2nd Avenue\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T030825Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T030825Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T030825Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461376 DESCRIPTION:Test Driven Development has reached maturity. Goad Testing ta kes you a level deeper\, examining what tests really are and using the o utcome of that exercise to derive new ways of keeping software - both pr oduction and test - healthy\, flexible\, and on-specification. Making di stinctions is a critical aspect of a test: It allows a test to serve as an executable specification. Sometimes this ability is lost in the cours e of maintenance. Goad testing is a way to prevent that from happening w ithout introducing significant extra work or complexity. \;\n \;\n About Max Guernsey III\, Hexagon Software LLC: \;\nI’ve been in the s oftware development industry for over ten years. Nearly half of that has been spent mentoring teams in various aspects of Agility\, including De sign Patterns\, TDD\, User Story creation &\; analysis. In the last f ew years\, I’ve become interested in how Lean and Agile fit together. 3\;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at our new location\, Puppet Labs . It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to b oth Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you 're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for f urther discussion of chicken wings and other agile conundrums. \;\n&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: agile\, agilepdx\, tdd\, test-driven development\, lean\ , scrum\, software\, software development\, plancast:plan=8kow\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461376 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:"Max Guernsey: Goad Testing: Guaranteeing that Tests Make Distinc tions" LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T000812Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T000812Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T000812Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461683 DESCRIPTION:Difficulty iterating? Stuck in a rut at work? Throw caution t o the wind and host a hackathon! You can finally play with Shiny Thing 2 .0\, show it off to your friends and teammates\, all in a format that wi ll encourage you to work in small\, iterative slices. \;\n \;\nGro wing in popularity in recent years\, hackathons provide a venue for folk s to get together\, explore new ideas and (hopefully!) build working sof tware in the span of a couple of days. Come learn about their use in the corporate space and the public space at large\, how to sponsor one\, an d how to make the event create lasting effects. We'll also explore the p arallels between agile development and hackathons\, and how each is good practice for the other. \;\n \;\nBen Houston is a pragmatic soft ware engineer who is currently in love with mazes and geometry. \;\n& #13\;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm wi th pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us fo r a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of chic ken wings and other agile conundrums. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, s crum\, lean\, software\, software development\, tdd\, test-driven develo pment\, agilepdx\, plancast:plan=91bq\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250461683 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:Ben Houston: The Importance of Hackathons LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T023613Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T023613Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T023613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461809 DESCRIPTION:It's time for your yearly Agile tune-up! Has your Agile team made its new year's resolutions yet? If not\, this month's AgilePDX meet ing will help. It's all about helping you understand what you can do to improve the state of your Agile practice. \;\n \;\nJames Shore wil l kick things off with a description of Agile Fluency. He'll describe mu ltiple levels of proficiency and help you figure out where your team is today. Then\, he'll provide specific techniques and practices to focus o n as you work to reach the next level. \;\n \;\nNext\, we'll turn it over to you! You'll break into groups focused on the issues that matt er most to your teams. You'll have the opportunity to learn from each ot her's experiences and to discuss how you can improve your team. Experien ced Agile practitioners will be on hand to answer questions and help you figure out which improvements will make the most difference for you. 3\;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program sta rts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion o f agile fluency \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, softw are development\, tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\, plancast:pl an=91bq\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461809 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Agile Tune Up LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T212313Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T212313Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T212313Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461907 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever begun an Agile adoption\, only to watch in dism ay and puzzlement as the change fizzles out like a wet firecracker? Hav e you generated excitement for these new ideas\, seen them seem to take root and grow\, only to find a year later that people have fallen back i nto their old ways of doing things? Or\, are they now cherry picking Ag ile practices\, perhaps using Agile terms\, but ignoring the Agile value s? If so\, you are not alone. In this talk\, Tamara Sulaiman Runyon discusses some reasons why simple practice adoption is not enough\; an d why transformation is so difficult to make stick in many organizations . Topics include: the nature of change and complex systems models - wher e do we fit? The key role that vision and leadership play in instigatin g and supporting transformation\; the potential iceberg of organizatio nal culture as a change blocker\, as well as people aspects - the leve ls of discomfort caused by any change\; and measuring the growth of comp etence as Agile practices and Values are assimilated. \;\n \;\nP resenter Bio: \;\n \;\nTamara Sulaiman Runyon has been assisting t eams in transitioning to agile methods both as a hands-on ScrumMaster an d as an Agile Coach and Scrum trainer since 2003. Her passion lies in h elping organizations plan and implement Agile transformations. In her ro le as Enterprise Agile Coach at Intel\, she is deeply involved with lead ing and supporting Agile teams and practices throughout the organization . \;\n \;\nShe is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and Project Man agement Professional (PMP). Tamara is the co-originator of the AgileEVM materials and processes that integrate the traditional project managemen t practice of Earned Value Management with the Scrum framework. As a tho ught leader she is currently serving on the Agile Alliance Board of Dire ctors. Tamara continues to publish articles on Agile-related topics in industry publications such as Agile Journal\, Methods and Tools\, InfoQ \, Projects@Work and gantthead.com. She also shares her experiences\, id eas and expertise as a presenter and speaker at conferences. \;\n \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program star ts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of agile fluency \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, softwa re development\, tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250461907 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Traversing the Canyon of Anarchy: From Agile Adoption to Agile Transformation LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T140033Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T140033Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T174735Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462151 DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Intel Agile Conference\, Rose City SP IN is proud to present this panel discussion on “Agile and the Enterpris e” \;\n \;\nThis will be an open discussion with the panel speaker s around the topic of Agile and the Enterprise. Some questions will be f acilitated but bring your burning questions about Agile as the audience will be able to ask questions of the panel. This is your opportunity to generate discussion about Agile and Lean topics with some of the top min ds in the industry! \;\n \;\nAbout Our Speakers \;\n \;\nMar y Poppendieck (poppendieck.com) teaches and consults worldwide on Lean p rinciples for software. Her approach identifies real business value and enables product teams to realize that value. \;\n \;\nRon Jeffries is one of the 3 founders of the Extreme Programming (XP) software devel opment methodology circa 1996\, along with Kent Beck and Ward Cunningham . He was from 1996\, an XP coach on the Chrysler Comprehensive Compensat ion System project\, which was where XP was invented. He is an author of Extreme Programming Installed\, the second book published about XP. He has also written Extreme Programming Adventures in C#. He is one of the 17 original signatories of the Agile Manifesto. \;\n \;\nChet Hend rickson specializes in assisting software organizations become more effe ctive through the use of agile software techniques. A co-author of Extr eme Programming Installed\, Chet has taught Extreme Programming's values and practices around the world \;\n \;\nHow to Register \;\n&# 13\;\nNo need to register! This is a FREE lecture sponsored by the Rose City SPIN. But you can help us plan by registering at: http://www.eventb rite.com/event/3127126319 \;\n \;\nAbout the Rose City SPIN \;\ n \;\nThe Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking\, mutual support\, and promotion of effecti ve software practices. We exchange practical experiences\, ideas\, knowl edge\, wisdom\, and war stories about the technical\, business\, and hum an facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves th e software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one\, corporate or self- employed\, industrial or academic setting\, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, software development\, softwa re quality\, process improvement\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250462151 SUMMARY:April SPIN: Agile and the Enterprise: A Panel of Industry Leaders LOCATION:Intel Jones Farm Conference Center (JFCC): 2111 NE 25th Avenue\, Hillsboro Oregon 97124 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T175730Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T175730Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T172718Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462182 DESCRIPTION:AgilePalooza is a community event that brings together intern ationally recognized agile coaches and trainers with local software prof essionals. Attendees will learn about advancing agile methods through wo rkshops and collaborative sessions. \;\n \;\nUse promo code V1Save 50-C for 50% off. Only $35! \;\n \;\nSpeakers include: \;\nDr . Ahmed Sidky has a Ph.D. in value–based process frameworks for effectiv e agile adoption. Ahmed’s work has gained popularity and respect in the agile community as a pragmatic approach for organizations of all sizes a ttempting to adopt agile. \;\nDiana Larsen Drawing on 15+ years of ex perience working with technical professionals\, Diana is a pragmatic agi le consultant with FutureWorks. Diana leads system-wide groups in collab orative thinking and planning\, as well as guiding teams through project kick-offs\, chartering and retrospectives. \;\nDave Sharrock drives change within technology-driven organizations through the introduction o f agile product development practices\, using agile frameworks such as S crum. \;\nAnd more!! \;\n \;\nFor $69\, attendees receive a ful l day of agile learning\, lunch and the opportunity to participate in on e of two tracks: Practicing Agile and Planning Agile. The Practicing Agi le track is geared toward those interested in agile fundamentals and eng ineering practices and the Planning Agile track is for those planning an d managing multiple teams and projects. \;\n \;\nGo here to learn more and register: \;\nhttp://www.agilepalooza.com/Portland2012/def ault.asp \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, technology\, xp\, scrum\, lean\, cto\, kanban\, cio\, developers\, project managers\, testers\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250462182 URL:http://www.agilepalooza.com/ SUMMARY:Agilepalooza Portland LOCATION:Sheraton Portland Airport: 8235 Northeast Airport Way\, Portland Oregon 97220 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T165433Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T165433Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120305T165433Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462101 DESCRIPTION:What alternatives are there to the predominant linear managem ent approach which relies on reductionism and the ability to predict. Ho w can you avoid the temptation to engineer and control outcomes by manip ulating the component parts of organizations business and process? \; \n \;\nOla describes his nonlinear approach\, where he combines Real Options\, the Mikado Method\, and evolutionary design to form a dynamic\ , diametrically opposite perspective to the familar linear management vi ew. \;\n \;\nPresenter: \;\n \;\nOla Ellnestam likes to com bine people\, technology and business which is best done with simple mea ns and flexible processes. More than that he likes to share his knowledg e and experiences because that’s how new insights are created according to him. Ola is a founder of Agical.se \, a board member of the Agile Ali ance\, director of the Agile Alliance conference sponsorship program\, a nd co-author (with Daniel Brolund) of The Mikado Method book. \;\n&# 13\;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm wit h pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of agile fluency \;\n \;\nAlso\, on Thursday\, April 19\, join Ola for a o ne-day workshop on The Mikado Method \;\n \;\nFor more informatio n on the workshop\, see: http://calagator.org/events/1250461927 \;\n\ n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software development\, tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250462101 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Strategy and The Mikado Method LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462094 DESCRIPTION:This time around\, we're reading [Agile Experience Design: A Digital Designer's Guide to Agile\, Lean\, and Continuous](http://www.am azon.com/Agile-Experience-Design-Designers-Continuous/dp/0321804813). Wa nt to read\, learn\, talk about UX and agile\, and maybe drink some beer ? You should come along!\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, user experience\, ux\, book\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462094 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:tenfour: 910 Nw Hoyt\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T221253Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T221253Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T221253Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462239 DESCRIPTION:Build Winning Products with Rapid Customer Insigh \;\nThe Build Winning Products with Rapid Customer Insight workshop gives you th e tools necessary to deliver successful products through more effective ways to access customers\, listen for their needs\, and integrate this l earning into real products. This program is ideal for Agile and Lean dev elopment teams working with fast-paced development schedules. \;\n 3\;\nExclusive offer! OTBC has partnered with Planning Innovations to pi lot this program to 12 participants at a special “at cost” rate of $ 57. By participating\, you agree to join us for a 90-minute facilitated discussion to provide Planning Innovations feedback on the program. Aft er this pilot offer\, the program will normally be offered at $895/parti cipant. \;\n \;\nThe best way to learn is by doing. This program i s highly interactive with role-playing\, real customer interviews\, and participating in real world requirements tradeoff discussions using the tools we discuss in the program. \;\n \;\nWe'll focus on key ques tions and challenges\, such as: \;\n\nHow do I determine the right cu stomers for insight? \;\nHow can I build a customer panel for fast ac cess? \;\nWhat are the best ways to really “listen” for customer needs? \;\nHow can I understand the tradeoffs customer make every day ? \;\nHow do I manage and communicate fuzzy customer input? \;\n\n \nTags: agile\, lean\, software\, requirements\, scrum master\, voc\, pr oduct marketing\, customer research\, NPI\, NPD\, product manager\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462239 URL:http://www2.otbc.org/l/8902/2012-03-28/4gj5v SUMMARY:Build Winning Products with Rapid Customer Insight LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120430T215600Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120430T215600Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120430T215600Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462337 DESCRIPTION:Prioritize People Over Process: The Brain Science of Happy Ag ile Teams \;\n \;\nLearn how to apply neuroscience and psychology to more effectively work with each other as a happy team that produces b etter software. You will take away: \;\n \;\n* Concrete techniques for more quickly building trust on teams \;\n* Actionable ideas for managing social stress \;\n* Proven techniques for getting the best results from each other \;\n \;\nComments from the Game Developers Conference presentation of similar material: \;\n \;\n"\;Mr. Scott Crabtree was also an absolutely excellent speaker - very inspiring \, thought-provoking\, and energizing! Please have him back on the same topic of the importance of happiness within teams in the future!"\;& #13\;\n \;\n"\;The speaker about happiness was amazing."\; 3\;\n \;\n"\;Scott Crabtree was Excellent...an excellent tutorial that I would recommend to anyone."\; \;\n \;\nPresenter: \;\n \;\n Scott Crabtree\, Chief Happiness Officer\, Happy Brain Scie nce: www.HappyBrainScience.com/about \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PN SQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in P ortland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm and will run unti l 8:30. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of agile fluency\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software development\ , tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\, happiness\, neuroscience\, teamwork\, trust\, happy\, brain science\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250462337 URL:http://www.happybrainscience.com SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Prioritize People Over Process: The Brain Science of H appy Agile Teams LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T171416Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T171416Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T171416Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462454 DESCRIPTION:Join us for happy hour to hear how Scrum and Kanban can work together to focus your team’s energy on the most important work -- deliv ering high quality\, on-time projects that exceed expectations. \;\n& #13\;\nAt the event\, you will: \;\n \;\n- Learn the characteristi cs of Scrum and Kanban and how they differ \;\n- Discover best practi ces that enable these approaches to work together for the good of your o rganization \;\n- Hear stories of how others have implemented both Sc rum and Kanban practices to manage projects and portfolios \;\n \; \nThe event is complimentary\, but space is limited. Please register in advance. We look forward to seeing you there.\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, l ean\, software\, kanban\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50462454 URL:http://www.rallydev.com/events/agile-rocks-portland SUMMARY:Agile on the Rocks - Can Scrum and Kanban Co-Exist? LOCATION:Hotel Vintage Plaza: 422 SW Broadway\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T213304Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T213304Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T213304Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462425 DESCRIPTION:Agile Chartering ignites your project Liftoff in a way that g ives impetus to the project team\, and the business\, and sets the endea vor on the trajectory to success. Project leaders and team members use A gile Chartering to inform\, inspire\, and align everyone involved in pro duct delivery. Experience a journey through the framework for effective\ , yet lightweight\, "\;just enough"\; Agile chartering\, includi ng the three key elements of inspiring Purpose\, collaborative Alignment \, and dynamic Context. Learn why real-life team members say Agile Chart ering provided the initial momentum that powered their projects toward s uccess. \;\n \;\nIn this high energy talk\, Diana Larsen\, co-aut hor of Liftoff: Launching Agile Teams and Projects\, will take you on an exploration of ways to accomplish team and project Liftoffs\, including the vital step of chartering the project. \;\n \;\n \;\nBio : \;\n \;\nDiana Larsen partners with clients in the software indu stry to create\, guide\, and fortify resilient workplaces and improve pr oject performance. In addition to consulting with and coaching leaders a nd teams on adopting Agile work systems\, she draws on 20+ years of work ing with technical professionals to lead team\, project\, and whole syst em processes for collaborative thinking and planning. Diana co-authored Liftoff: Launching Agile Teams and Projects and Agile Retrospectives: Ma king Good Teams Great. She serves on the board of directors of the Agile Alliance and is a principal of FutureWorks Consulting LLC. \;\n \ ;\nDetails and Pizza: \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\ n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub f or further discussion of launching Agile Projects.\n\nTags: agile\, scru m\, lean\, software\, software development\, tdd\, test-driven developme nt\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250462425 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Agile Chartering: Energize Every Project with a Liftof f LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120718T031712Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120919T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120919T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120718T031712Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T034005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462608 DESCRIPTION:Bio: \;\n \;\n[Jez Humble](http://continuousdelivery.co m) is a Principal at ThoughtWorks Studios\, and co-author of the Jolt Aw ard winning [Continuous Delivery](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/03216 01912?tag=contindelive-20)\, published in Martin Fowler’s Signature Seri es. He has worked with a variety of platforms and technologies\, consult ing for non-profits\, telecoms\, financial services\, and online retail companies. His focus is on helping organisations deliver valuable\, high -quality software frequently and reliably through implementing effective engineering practices. \;\n \;\nDetails and Pizza: \;\n \;\ nMany thanks to [New Relic](http://continuousdelivery.com) for covering the speaker costs! \;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet La bs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n&# 13\;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program yo u're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of launching Agile Projects. \;\n \;\nTalk desc ription: \;\n \;\nBusinesses rely on getting valuable new software into the hands of users as fast as possible\, while making sure that th ey keep their production environments stable. Continuous Delivery is a r evolutionary and scalable approach to software delivery that enables any team\, including teams within enterprise IT organizations\, to achieve rapid\, reliable releases through better collaboration between developer s\, testers\, DBAs and operations\, and automation of the build\, deploy \, test and release process. \;\n \;\nI’ll start by discussing the value of CD to the business\, inspired by the lean startup movement. I’ ll then present the principles and practices involved in continuous deli very\, including value stream mapping\, the deployment pipeline\, accept ance test driven development\, zero-downtime releases\, and incremental development. I’ll cover how CD is enabled by an ecosystem including Devo ps\, cloud computing\, agile testing\, and continuous deployment.\n\nTag s: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software development\, tdd\, test-d riven development\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250462608 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Continuous Delivery - Jez Humble LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120810T000337Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121017T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121017T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120810T000337Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T170029Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462703 DESCRIPTION:Frank D’Andrea is an enthusiastic Agile evangelist\, mentor\, educator\, and most recently\, the Vice-President of Software Developme nt at Tater Tot Designs. He has extensive experience in managing web and software development projects as well as mobile application and Content Management System development efforts. He is an experienced process imp rovement specialist with expertise in both Agile and Waterfall developme nt environments. \;\n \;\nFrank has leadership experience in both Product and Project Management as well as hands-on experience as a Certi fied Scrum Professional. Frank has been involved in numerous extracurric ular activities as well\; such as a 10-year stint of teaching poetry\, l iterature\, creative writing\, and composition classes at Portland Commu nity College\; representing Portland as a member of Portland’s National Poetry Slam team\; publishing and performing with Haiku Inferno\, and ge tting his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. \;\n \;\ n--- \;\nHere's the abstract: \;\n \;\nAgile Still Sucks. \ ;\n \;\nBringing Agile into an organization is never a good idea. It is disruptive\, complicated\, and very expensive. It brings organization al dysfunction to the surface and shines a bright light on business prac tices that sabotage teams and fail to deliver value to clients. Further\ , unwitting teams may adopt a version of Agile that becomes dogmatic\, i nflexible\, and interested in perpetuating the "\;process” of Agile rather than being\, well\, agile. The only thing worse than bringing Agi le in\, is trying to get Agile right. \;\n \;\nThat said\, everyon e should be using Agile. This presentation will explore ways to bring Ag ile into an organization\, how to choose the right "\;flavor” of Agi le\, and what to do when it goes badly – because it will. This presentat ion will also examine how to expand the Agile conversation from within t he software development team\, outward to internal stakeholders\, and ev entually into client engagements. \;\n \;\nDetails and Pizza: \ ;\n \;\nThis event is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 p m with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and P NSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program start s at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of l aunching Agile Projects.\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, soft ware development\, tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462703 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX Downtown (evening) - Agile Still Sucks - Frank D'Andrea LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T203333Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121121T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121121T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T203333Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121121T220838Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463010 DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions. Bring your Problems. Join us for Lean Coffee facilitated by Diana Larsen. \;\n \;\nLean Coffee starte d in Seattle in 2009 when Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith wanted to com bine lean and Knowledge work. Now\, Seattle Lean Coffee happens every w eek\, and is very popular. \;\n \;\nLean Coffee is a structured\ , but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and b egin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agen da for the meeting was democratically generated. \;\n \;\n(http:// leancoffee.org/) \;\n \;\nDetails and Pizza: \;\n \;\nThis e vent is free and is at Puppet Labs. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sp onsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporti ng agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm.\n\n Tags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software development\, tdd\, tes t-driven development\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250463010 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX Downtown (evening) - Lean Coffee LOCATION:Puppet Labs on NW Park (old office): 411 NW Park Ave.\, Suite 50 0\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T201741Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121219T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121219T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T201741Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121204T220414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463008 DESCRIPTION:Arlo Belshee and James Shore present "\;This One Goes to 121:"\; \;\n \;\nWe will explore excellence. What it is\, how one achieves it\, and how one exceeds it. What determines the outer limi ts of your team s capability? How can you be continually more awesome? W e've each got a decade of transitioning to (Jim)\, being on (Arlo)\, and building (both) awesome Agile teams. \;\n \;\nDetails and Pizza: \;\n \;\nThis event is free. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sp onsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporti ng agile in Portland). \;\n \;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you're invited to join us for a no-host ga thering at a nearby brewpub for further discussion of launching Agile Pr ojects.\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software development\ , tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463008 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX Evening - This One Goes to 121 LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T215507Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130116T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130116T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T215507Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T215536Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463356 DESCRIPTION:Agile Fluency Tune-Up \;\n \;\nIt's time for your annua l tune-up! Do you want to get more mileage out of your Agile teams? Is o ne of your New Years' resolutions to figure out how to get the results A gile promises? If so\, come to AgilePDX's annual tune-up session\, hoste d by James Shore and Diana Larsen. They'll walk you through four levels of Agile fluency and how to make the leap from one level to the next\, t hen help you apply those ideas to your real-world situation. You'll go h ome with specific\, actionable ideas you can use with your own teams. 3\;\n \;\n \;\nDetails and Pizza: \;\n \;\nThis event is fre e. It begins at 6:30 pm with pizza\, sponsored by PNSQC (Many thanks to both Puppet Labs and PNSQC for supporting agile in Portland). \;\n 3\;\nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \;\n \;\nAfter the program you 're invited to join us for a no-host gathering at a nearby brewpub for f urther discussion.\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, software\, software d evelopment\, tdd\, test-driven development\, agilepdx\, teamwork\, trust \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463356 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX Evening - Agile Fluency Tune-Up LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130115T173832Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130209 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130206 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130115T173832Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130115T173832Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463404 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, February 6\, 2013 at 8am thr ough Friday\, February 8\, 2013 at 10pm.\n\nDescription:\nAgile Open Nor thwest\, a non-profit alliance of agile practitioners in the US Pacific Northwest region\, presents our seventh annual conference\, now expanded to a third day! This conference contains over 90 sessions bringing novi ces\, journeymen\, and experts together for face-to-face conversations e xploring the most important topics in Agile software development today.& #13\;\n \;\nWhat: An Open Space conference about Agile practices and techniques. \;\nWhere: Ambridge Event Center\, Portland\, Oregon \ ;\nWhen: February 6 to 8\, 2013 - Now three days long! \;\nWho: YOU a nd other experienced\, collaborative\, committed agile practitioners. Re gistration is limited to 150 participants. \;\nCost: $200 for the thr ee-day event\, including continental breakfast and lunch each day\, and dinner on the first night. \;\n \;\nAgile Open Northwest 2013 offe rs an opportunity to strengthen our community of practice and co-create the future for Agile development in our region. For three days\, we buil d on conversation after conversation as we engage important questions li ke: \;\n \;\nWhat is Agile really? \;\nWhat are the most import ant practices in making Agile approaches really successful on my team?&# 13\;\nWho practices Agile philosophies\, methods\, principles or practic es in the Northwest\, and what's the impact? \;\nWhat is the differen ce between Lean\, Scrum\, XP\, and other Agile approaches? \;\nWhat n ew technical challenges face Agile? \;\nWhat are the latest cutting e dge developments in the Agile software development world? \;\nHow do Agile frameworks and methods co-exist with project management\, process control and other governance structures? \;\nHow do we adapt Agile pr actices to our organizations without diluting them? \;\nCan Agile met hods work in big\, risky projects? How? \;\nWhen distributed teams us e Agile approaches\, what changes? \;\nIf we adopt an Agile mindset\, what might the transition look like in my organization?\n\nTags: agile\ , ruby\, extreme programming\, scrum\, lean\, .net\, rails\, software de velopment\, teams\, pair programming\, continuous integration\, software process improvement\, kanban\, devops\, agile testing\, teamwork\, cont inuous delivery\, object oriented\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250463404 URL:http://agileopennorthwest.org SUMMARY:Agile Open Northwest 2013 - "Agile For Real" LOCATION:Ambridge Event Center : 1333 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, Portland Oregon 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130107T222958Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130226T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130226T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130107T222958Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130107T222958Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463342 DESCRIPTION:Only 20 spots so sign up today! \;\n---------------------- ------------------------------ \;\nSomeone get the Fabreeze\, because your idea STINKS! \;\n \;\nA softer way of putting that is your i dea has a hole in it somewhere. You should identify the holes in the boa t before launching your transatlantic journey. \;\n \;\nForget yo ur solution and run your first experiment by talking to customers and va lidating that they have the problem you think they have. \;\n \;\ nLearn the importance of Customer Development and why talking to custome rs is step one for any new idea\, product\, or service. After a brief in tro to Lean and my personal story\, we will set up your first problem/cu stomer statement and conduct your first experiment using the Validation Board. Part of this class will be "\;out of the building"\; as we do in our Lean workshops. \;\n \;\nWe will cover the followi ng in the this session. \;\n- Brief into to Lean and why it is valuab le \;\n- Complete run-through of Validation Board (as this will be th e basis of all experiments) \;\n- How to turn assumptions into experi ments \;\n- Types of minimal viable products to build \;\n- What f eatures do my customers want (setting up experiments for team) \;\n- Customer development tactics and exercises to implement \;\n- Case st udy of real life implementation and business model \;\n \;\n------ -------------------------------------------------- \;\n \;\nAbout Adam Berk \;\nEntrepreneurial Science\, Lean Startup Machine \;\n& #13\;\nI am the Global Director of Entrepreneurial Science at Lean Start up Machine. I have the great pleasure of travelling around the world to teach entrepreneurs about Lean methodologies. I have helped over 100 tea ms of entrepreneurs in Istanbul\, Silicon Valley\, NYC\, Seattle\, Vanco uver\, Montreal\, and at The University of Florida\, Microsoft\, AOL\, N ewsInternational\, etc. \;\n \;\nStanding on the shoulders of gian ts like Eric Ries\, Steve Blank\, Patrick Vlaskovits and others\, we hav e distilled the Lean methodology into actionable\, sequential steps. I r eally enjoy teaching early stage companies how to identify their riskies t assumptions and test them using our own proprietary tool\, the Validat ion Board. I wish I could have taken this class when I built my first st artup\, neighborrow.com and I used the methods I teach in my current app for wedding photos - where I validated the solution and had paying cust omers before I wrote a line of code. \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: l ean\, lean startup\, product\, customer development\, validation\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463342 URL:http://skl.sh/R9KnDX SUMMARY:Startup 001: Your first experiment LOCATION:NedSpace on 5th: 1400 SW 5th\, 3rd floor\, Portland OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T183557Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130314T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130314T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T183557Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T184354Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463698 DESCRIPTION:The Use of Cadence in Agile and Traditional Projects: Sprint Length\, Integration Frequency\, and Other Matters of Rhythm \;\n \;\nPresented by Kathy Iberle \;\n \;\nDates/Times: Thursday\, Mar ch 14\, 2013: Networking @ 5:30-6:30 PM\; Seminar 6:30-7:30 PM \;\n&# 13\;\nAbstract: \;\n \;\nA sprint is just one example of the use o f cadence or rhythm to make a process more efficient. Once you understan d the fundamentals of cadence\, you can apply cadence in both agile and traditional projects to reduce overhead and coordinate activities. Learn how to determine the ideal sprint length for your project\, find out wh en continuous integration won’t help\, and discover other ways that cade nce can benefit your project! This talk explores the science behind the concept of a “project heartbeat” using 2nd-generation Lean thinking. \;\nBio: \;\n \;\nKathy Iberle is an expert at producing high-qu ality software and high-tech products using practical methods. She worke d in a variety of fields during her long career at Hewlett-Packard - ele ctronic instruments\, medical products\, printers\, and Internet applica tions – and she has seen development from a range of perspectives: softw are developer\, quality engineer\, test lab manager\, requirements manag er\, agile coach\, process improvement expert. Kathy has a deep knowled ge of the underlying theory behind agile and Lean development\, combined with a flair for pragmatic applications\, which has enabled her to succ essfully extend software agile development methods into areas where most people think “agile just can’t work”. \;\nKathy reviewed technical p apers for the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) for many years\, served as co-chair of PNSQC’s Program Committee in 2009\, p articipated in the invitation-only Software Test Managers Roundtable for five years\, and has published regularly since 1997. Kathy has an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington\, and an excessiv e collection of degrees in Chemistry from the University of Washington a nd the University of Michigan. Visit her website: www.kiberle.com \ ;\n \;\nA Special Treat from PNSQC \;\n \;\nPlan on coming earl y! In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conferen ce (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will have pizza and pop provided by PNSQC be ginning at 5:30 pm. \;\n \;\nPNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Softwa re Quality Conference\, a group of volunteers interested in Software Qua lity. The Mission of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produc e higher quality software. As a non-profit\, it seeks to promote softwar e quality by providing education and opportunities for information excha nge within the software community. \;\n \;\nThanks also to OTBC&# 13\;\n \;\nWe want to thank OTBC (http://www.otbc.org/) for providing the space for this talk \;\n \;\nHow to Register \;\n \;\nT his is a FREE lecture sponsored by the Rose City SPIN. But you can help us plan food and drinks by registering at: http://marchspin.eventbrite.c om \;\n \;\nRose City SPIN \;\n \;\nThe Rose City Software P rocess Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking\, mu tual support\, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchang e practical experiences\, ideas\, knowledge\, wisdom\, and war stories a bout the technical\, business\, and human facets of software process imp rovement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community o f the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large compan y or a small one\, corporate or self-employed\, industrial or academic s etting\, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. \;\n\n\nTags: agile\ , lean\, Software Development Process\, software integration\, entrepren eur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463698 SUMMARY:The Use of Cadence in Agile and Traditional Projects: Sprint Leng th\, Integration Frequency\, and Other Matters of Rhythm LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T163631Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T163631Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T164154Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463969 DESCRIPTION:Networking at 5:30 PM\, talk begins at 6:00 PM. \;\n \; \nIn partnership with the Intel Agile &\; Lean Conference and the Pac ific Northwest Quality Conference\, Rose City SPIN is proud to present t his park bench discussion on “Escaping Velocity.” \;\n \;\nHas Agi le crossed the chasm and if so\, what’s next? What will the industry l ook like in the next five years? This will be an open discussion with th e speakers and audience about where we are and where we’re going in prod uct development. Bring your burning questions about Agile as the audienc e will be able to ask questions during the park bench session. This is y our opportunity to generate discussion about Agile topics with some of t he top minds in the industry! \;\n \;\nSpeakers: \;\n \;\nJ ames Grenning trains\, coaches and consults worldwide. James professiona l roots are in embedded software. His mission is to bring modern technic al and management practices to embedded development teams. He is the aut hor of Test-Driven Development for Embedded C. He is a co-author of CppU Test\, a popular unit test harness for embedded C and C++. He invented P lanning Poker\, an estimating technique used around the world\, and part icipated in the creation of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development . His business website is http://renaissancesoftware.net. \;\n \;\ nDavid “The Dude” Hussman teaches and coaches agility in companies of al l sizes all over the world. For more than 10 years\, David has evolved t he successful adoption of agile methods in medical\, retail\, legal\, ed ucation\, health care\, control systems\, digital audio\, financial and more. Sometimes he is pairing with developers and testers\, while other times he is helping product manager create product roadmaps. David belie ves in helping companies design processes that help them instead of simp ly teaching them to follow a process. In addition to working side by sid e with design and delivery teams\, David works with leader and executive s to promote the use of agile methods to attack the real challenges of t heir specific industry. In 2009\, David received the Gordon Pask Award f rom the Agile Alliance. David’s company called DevJam provides coaching \, coursework\, development staff and product development. DevJam has se asoned mentors and builders who pragmatically match technology\, people\ , and processes to create better products in more competitive cycles. &# 13\;\n \;\nDiana Larsen is a founder of FutureWorks Consulting\, LLC\ , Diana Larsen partners with clients in the software industry to create\ , guide\, and fortify resilient workplaces and improve project performan ce. In addition to consulting with and coaching leaders and teams on ado pting Agile work systems\, she leads team\, project\, and whole system p rocesses for collaborative learning\, thinking and planning. Diana co-a uthored Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great! and Liftoff: Laun ching Agile Teams and Projects. She serves on the boards of directors of the Agile Alliance and the Agile Open Northwest non-profit\, and is an associate of the Human Systems Dynamics Institute. \;\n \;\nPlease register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=6157030845. (Registr ation is option\, but it does help organizers plan).\n\nTags: agile\, le an\, software development\, spin\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250463969 SUMMARY:Rose City SPIN: Agile Industry Speaker Panel on "Escaping Velocit y" LOCATION:Intel Jones Farm Conference Center (JFCC): 2111 NE 25th Avenue\, Hillsboro Oregon 97124 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130502T221715Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130508T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130508T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130502T221715Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130502T221715Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464134 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. \;\nTo see what this group has disc ussed in the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNe w Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spe ctacular view). The event is free\, but space is limited\, please purcha se a ticket to let us know you will be coming. \;\n \;\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but please let us know you are coming b y grabbing a ticket at leancoffee.eventbrite.com.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\ , lean coffee\, kaizen\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0464134 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Portland Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T041532Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T041532Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T041532Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464226 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free\, but space is limited\, please purchase a ti cket to let us know you will be coming. \;\n \;\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but please let us know you are coming by grabb ing a ticket at leancoffee.eventbrite.com.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464226 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T044434Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T044434Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T044434Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464339 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free\, but space is limited\, please purchase a ti cket to let us know you will be coming. \;\n \;\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but please let us know you are coming by grabb ing a ticket at leancoffee.eventbrite.com.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464339 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T152004Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T152004Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T152137Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464489 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464489 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130708T185858Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130708T185858Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130708T185858Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464522 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464522 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T171724Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130821T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130821T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T171724Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130819T232200Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464526 DESCRIPTION:Who: YOU and all members of the local active Agile community (i.e.\, anyone who's doing any form of Agile - or wishes they could) \;\n \;\nWhat: We invite you to join us in looking at future opportun ities for AgilePDX. \;\n \;\nWhen: On our regular meeting date\, 3 rd Wednesday\, August 21 \;\n \;\nWhy: Because "\;self-organiz ing"\; "\;collaborative"\; "\;responding to change"\ ; \;\n \;\nHow: Alicia Lanier (our facilitator) will help us stay on track as we take a couple of hours to look at: \;\n \;\n- our draft Purpose and how it influences our decisions \;\n \;\n- where we are now and how we got here (3+ meetings at different days\, times of day\, and geographic locations!) \;\n \;\n- what that tells us about where we'd like to be \;\n \;\n- what next steps will help us get there \;\n \;\nNot one of our usual meetings\, but more of an AgilePDX-wide retrospective and continuous improvement event. Please join us in service to the local Agile community. AgilePDX can be the bes t user group EVER! \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, extreme programming\, commu nity\, xp\, scrum\, lean\, planning\, software development\, managers\, teams\, kanban\, collaborative\, adaptive\, executives\, agilepdx\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464526 URL:http://agilepdx.org SUMMARY:AgilePDX Evening: Shape the Future LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173052Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130828T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130828T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173052Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173051Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464723 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464723 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173115Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130911T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130911T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173115Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173115Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464724 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464724 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130918 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130915 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464535 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Sunday\, September 15\, 2013 at 3pm thro ugh Tuesday\, September 17\, 2013 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nMany large co mpanies struggle to bring innovation and lean thinking to their entrench ed processes. If your teams have their motivation in the right place but their processes aren't meeting their needs\, join us this September in Portland for Lean Day: West. \;\n \;\nCome learn what it takes for lean teams to\, not just thrive\, but reinvent the way large companies build software. Speakers include tech\, design and research leaders from GE\, PayPal\, Intuit and many other companies.\n\nTags: lean\, ux\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464535 URL:http://www.leandaywest.com/ SUMMARY:Lean Day: West LOCATION:Hilton Doubletree Lloyd Center: 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street\ , Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173130Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130925T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130925T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173130Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173130Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464725 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464725 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131009T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131009T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034343Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464999 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464999 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131008T194942Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131017 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131014 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131008T194942Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131008T194942Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465028 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 14\, 2013 at 9am throug h Wednesday\, October 16\, 2013 at 9pm.\n\nDescription:\nIt's not too la te to register or volunteer for PNSQC\, the Northwest's premier software quality conference. Attend the conference\, watch the keynotes\, talk t o paper and poster presenters\, come to the official party. \n\nTags: so ftware quality\, conference\, meetup\, authors\, pnsqc\, agile\, lean\, testing\, party\, keynotes\, speakers\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250465028 URL:http://pnsqc.org SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034401Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131023T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131023T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034401Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034401Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465000 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465000 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034421Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131106T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131106T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034421Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034421Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465001 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465001 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034432Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131120T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131120T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034432Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465002 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465002 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034443Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131204T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131204T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034443Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034443Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465003 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465003 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034452Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131218T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131218T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034452Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T034452Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465004 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465004 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170648Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140115T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140115T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170648Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170648Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465497 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465497 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170704Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170704Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170704Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465498 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465498 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T152314Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140130T204500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140130T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T152314Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T152351Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465420 DESCRIPTION:Greetings! 2014 is going to be great. I have teamed up with I SITE DESIGN and people from Silicon Valley to bring experts from the Agi le Community to speak on topics ranging from Innovation to Enterprise Ag ile Transformation. We have speakers lined up from PayPal\, Twitter\, Eb ay\, Cisco\, Apple\, Visa\, Walmart.com\, Macys.com\, etc. \;\n \; \nThese meetings will be monthly - happening on the last Thursday of eve ry month at ISITE Design in NW Portland. To make the it even more intere sting\, we will have networking\, food\, and wine/beer the first hour\, followed by the speaker for the 2nd hour\, and then wrap up for the last 30 minutes. And the events will be FREE! \;\n \;\nSo\, hope you c an join us and make 2014 a Success for the Agile community in Portland. Speaker details to follow soon - check the website!\n\nTags: agile\, scr um\, SAFe\, kanban\, lean\, innovation\, extreme programming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465420 URL:http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Agile-Scrum-Meetup-Group/ SUMMARY:Agile Speaker Series LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170722Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170722Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170722Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465499 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465499 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170741Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140226T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140226T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170741Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170741Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465500 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465500 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170756Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170756Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170756Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465501 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465501 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170810Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170810Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140114T170810Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465502 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465502 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212230Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140409T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140409T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212230Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212230Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465917 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465917 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212252Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140423T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140423T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212252Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212252Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465918 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465918 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212308Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140507T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140507T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212308Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212308Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465919 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465919 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212321Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140521T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140521T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212321Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212321Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465920 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465920 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212333Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140604T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140604T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212333Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212333Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465921 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465921 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212347Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140618T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140618T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212347Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T212347Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465922 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465922 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140520T213357Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140619T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140619T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140520T213357Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T223653Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466269 DESCRIPTION:Companies who have ‘gone Agile’ often experience several fail ure modes. We know that Agile brings unprecedented transparency to adopt ers - but this often exposes organizational dysfunction which has ‘alway s been there\,’ but often neither acknowledged nor addressed. This can r esult in one of the most disruptive transitions a company can go through . What to do? \;\n \;\n-How can we spare ourselves months of what seems like inevitable struggle? \;\n-What have some veteran Agile pr actitioners learned\, and done\, to accelerate their transition\, and re ap the rewards that have eluded others? \;\n-How have they measured s uccess? \;\n \;\nOur panel of Product &\; Development experts w ill share their experience and strategies\, to help you cross this minef ield successfully and faster. \;\n \;\nMark Bednarski has worked w ith iGrafx since 2007\, starting in Germany as a Business Process Consul tant and Six-Sigma Black Belt. He transitioned into Product Management in October 2013 when he transferred to iGrafx headquarters in Tualatin \, OR. iGrafx goal - to reduce the release cycle from 18 mos. to 6 mos . - required major changes in both Dev &\; PM processes\, which Mark will lead to completion by the end of this year. This goal screamed for an Agile approach\, causing Mark to learn and discover on his own – a t ough learning curve\, which started to pay back just a few months ago. \;\n \;\nTony Aiello has spent 20 years in machine vision / fac tory automation engineering\, and 5 years in the movie business. He's regularly intrigued by how much these disciplines actually have in commo n from development / production viewpoints\, and gratified that the skil ls are transferable. \;\n \;\nWe will confirm the remaining two pa nelists early next week. \;\n \;\nQuestions? Contact david@pcamppd x.org\n\nTags: product management\, product owner\, agile\, development\ , scrum\, sprint\, kanban\, lean\, xp\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250466269 URL:http://www.pdma.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1283 SUMMARY:PDMA Oregon Monthly Event: Making Agile Less Fragile LOCATION:Rogue Distillery & Public House: 1339 NW Flanders\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140702T055905Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140702T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140702T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140702T055905Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140702T055905Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466593 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\ ;Lean Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to foc us on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any topic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean C offee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed i n the past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacula r view). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466593 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140922T213140Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140924T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140924T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140922T213140Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140922T213140Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467024 DESCRIPTION:We're bringing Lean Coffee back from summer vacation! \;\n \;\nCome join us for Lean Coffee. We will be talking about "\;Le an Knowledge Work"\; using the Lean Coffee format. We tend to focus on the business of software development\, but you can talk about any top ic your group agrees to talk about. \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean Coff ee\, check out leancoffee.org. To see what this group has discussed in t he past\, check out portland.leancoffee.org. \;\n \;\nNew Relic is hosting this event\, providing us space and coffee (and a spectacular v iew). The event is free.\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, kaizen\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467024 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150217T061828Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150225T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150225T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150217T061828Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150217T061828Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467900 DESCRIPTION:First of an energetic Lean Coffee discussions where we discus s a wide variety of questions that you bring for feedback\, inquiry and laughs with fellow Agile practitioners. You pick your poison (in more w ays than one).\n\nTags: agile\, lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250467900 SUMMARY:Lean Coffee Kick-off LOCATION:Old Town Pizza\, 226 NW Davis: 226 NW Davis St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T160432Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150409T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150409T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T160432Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T160432Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468103 DESCRIPTION:For those of you with a downtown phobia\, this is our first L ean Coffee on the inner eastside! \;\n \;\nLean Coffee discussion s are where we discuss a wide variety of questions that you bring for fe edback\, inquiry and laughs with fellow Agile practitioners. \;\n 3\;\nSharpies and sticky notes are our agenda-setting tools of choice.&# 13\;\n \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, lean coffee\, open space\, unconf erence\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250468103 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Portland Lean Coffee - Inner Eastside LOCATION:Barley Mill Pub: 1629 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T162008Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150418 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150413 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T162008Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T162008Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467416 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, April 13\, 2015 at 9am through Friday\, April 17\, 2015 at 3pm.\n\nDescription:\nIntel Corporation’s pr eeminent development conference is back for its 7th year. This year’s co nference focuses on building Culture\, Community\, and Craft to enable y ou and your teams to deliver faster with higher quality and customer val ue. \;\n \;\nDiscover the latest in Agile methods\, Lean practices \, requirements engineering\, complex adaptive systems and more. Each we ek offers opportunities in which you can participate\, including: \;\ n \;\nKeynotes with leaders and innovators from industry \;\nTutor ials and workshops\, from basic through advanced \;\nExperience repor ts from leading development teams across Intel \;\nNetworking events\ n\nTags: agile\, lean\, leadership\, innovation\, design thinking\, comp lexity\, lean startup\, tdd\, development\, creatvity\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467416 URL:http://bit.ly/1CRQUt8 SUMMARY:Intel Agile and Lean Development Conference 2015 LOCATION:Intel - Jones Farm building 3 (JF3): 2111 NE 25th Ave.\, Hillsbo ro OR 97124 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150721T205903Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150805T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150805T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150721T205903Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150721T205903Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468807 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Lean Coffee at Viewpoint Construction Software on Wednesday\, August 5 at 7:30am. Viewpoint is located at the east landin g of the Hawthorne Bridge\, at 1510 SE Water Ave. Come to the Tech Cente r on the eastern side of Water Ave. \;\n \;\nLean Coffee is a simp le\, efficient\, and fun way to discuss open ended topics in a small gro up. We’ll tend to focus on agile software development\, but welcome any and all topics of interest. Porltand Lean Coffee is always an open\, fre e community event. Some notes from past discussions are available on htt p://portland.leancoffee.org/ \;\n \;\nFor more on Lean Coffee\, ch eck out http://leancoffee.org/\n\nTags: coffee\, agile\, lean coffee\, l ean\, discussion\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125046880 7 URL:http://portland.leancoffee.org/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee LOCATION:Viewpoint Tech Center: 1510 SE Water Avenue\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160225T222501Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160309T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160309T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160225T222501Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160225T222501Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469880 DESCRIPTION:2016? Agile? Like to prognosticate\, expound or listen inte ntly? We're there for you. \;\n \;\n(Did you miss the last one du e to some unfortunately hyper-confusing instructions? Ahem. That organ izer has been taken out to the back shed for re-education. Let's do thi s right.) \;\n \;\nWe'll meet at 5pm\, spend a few minutes gatheri ng ideas and drinks\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of li vely discussion. \;\n \;\nDetails on how Lean Coffee works are on the meetup site. \;\n \;\nRSVP on meetup.com to secure your spot!\ n\nTags: agile\, lean\, software\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250469880 URL:http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lean-Coffee-and-Drinks/events/22913496 2/ SUMMARY:Lean Coffee and Drinks LOCATION:Old Town Pizza\, 226 NW Davis: 226 NW Davis St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160510T033936Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160618 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160616 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160510T033936Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160510T033936Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470246 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, June 16\, 2016 at 8:30am thro ugh Friday\, June 17\, 2016 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe SAFe® Agilist c ertification program is for executives\, managers and Agile change agent s responsible for leading a Lean-Agile change initiative in a large soft ware enterprise. It validates their knowledge in applying the Scaled Agi le Framework\, lean thinking\, and product development flow principles i n an enterprise context so they can lead the adoption of the Scaled Agil e Framework. \;\n \;\nThis Leading SAFe® workshop will show you ho w to deliver large projects with multiple teams and how Agile works at t he portfolio and program levels. \n\nTags: agile\, project management\, lean\, SAFe\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470246 URL:http://pmi-portland.org/activities/workshops/609-certified-scaled-agi list SUMMARY:Certified Scaled Agilist - SAFe Agilist Certification Program LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T171044Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160727T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160727T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T171044Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T171044Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470556 DESCRIPTION:Summer Orientation starts now! Learn how Little Data can lead to BIG results. For anyone interested in how to manage and align your t eam with data\, learn from product experiments\, and answer the question s "\;How are we doing?"\; and "\;How can we be better?"\ ; \;\n \;\nNotion hosts a Portland-based\, quarterly speaker serie s\, and you're invited! Be inspired by leaders who use data to identify bottlenecks and build a collaborative data culture. You'll join members of Portland's vibrant tech and startup communities while enjoying some tasty snacks and beverages. \;\n \;\nMany thanks to CENTRL Office for hosting Wednesday\, July 27! \;\n \;\nRSVP now to reserve your spot as there will be a limited number of tickets available! \n\nTags: start-up\, business\, data\, entrepreneur\, software\, lean\, agile\, le adership\, strategy\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047 0556 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/notions-school-of-little-data-tickets-26 336931471 SUMMARY:Notion's Little Data Happy Hour LOCATION:Central Office: 1355 NW Everett St\, Portland OR 97211 United St ates SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160913T175154Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161020 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161017 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160913T175154Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160913T175154Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470814 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 17\, 2016 at 7am throug h Wednesday\, October 19\, 2016 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nA two-day techn ical program and one day of workshops for software quality engineers\, t esters\, managers\, consultants\, software developers\, Agilists and non -Agilist. \;\n \;\nA featured speaker is author\, consultant and “Pragmatic Manager” Johanna Rothman of the Rothman Consulting Group\, In c. She will lead a workshop on using Agile + Lean to deliver business va lue every day.. \;\n \;\nPNSQC events draw participants from Unive rsities and Corporations from around the world. Among the major particip ants are ADP\, Boeing Computer Services\, Hewlett-Packard\, Intel\, Ment or Graphics\, Tektronix\, Microsoft\, Portland State University and Oreg on State University. \;\n \;\nPNSQC’s mission is to enable knowle dge exchange to produce higher quality software. We seek to increase the awareness of the importance of software quality. As a non-profit corpor ation\, we seek to promote software quality by providing education and o pportunities for information exchange within the software community. PNS QC provides opportunities to demonstrate\, teach and exchange ideas on b oth proven and leading edge software quality practices. \n\nTags: qualit y\, qa\, agile\, lean\, pnsqc\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250470814 URL:http://www.pnsqc.org/2016-conference/conference-at-a-glance-2016/ SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161012T192446Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161101T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161101T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161012T192446Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161012T192446Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470969 DESCRIPTION:The Lean Portland Meetup Group is for people interested in le an methodology for change management and empowering teams in all organiz ations business and non-profit and government \;\nhttps://leanpdx.wor dpress.com/\n\nTags: lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250470969 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Lean-Portland/events/234635130/ SUMMARY:Lean Portland Community Happy Hour LOCATION:Widmer's Brothers Brewery: 929 N Russell St Portland\, OR 97227 United States\, Portland OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161205T012341Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161206T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161206T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161205T012341Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161205T012341Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471159 DESCRIPTION:Meet your Lean peers and find out what we have going on! - RS VP and join us at 5p \n\nTags: lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250471159 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Lean-Portland/events/235304264/ SUMMARY:Lean Portland's Community Happy Hour LOCATION:Widmer's Brothers Brewery: 929 N Russell St Portland\, OR 97227 United States\, Portland OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170307T064116Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170308T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170308T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170307T064116Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170307T064116Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471567 DESCRIPTION:All too often entrepreneurs delay action while they perfect t heir product or service. However\, to be a successful entrepreneur today you need to move quickly to market. That can mean developing and valida ting markets even before you are ready to serve them. We will explore 3 key strategies to launch your idea before fully developing your product or service. \;\n\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneurship\, lean\, Idea St age\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471567 URL:https://www.meetup.com/thebridgevanwa/events/237563171/ SUMMARY:How to turn your idea into a startup and get your first clients. LOCATION:Hudson Community Room: 101 E 6th St\, Vanccouver WA 98660 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T014432Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170530T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170530T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T014432Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T014432Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471881 DESCRIPTION:Level up your skills\, network with peers\, and learn to acce lerate stakeholder value delivery with this unique workshop from nuCogni tive. \;\n \;\nThe first Agile principle is "\;Our highest pri ority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery o f valuable software."\; However\, in practice this does not seem to be true nearly as often as it should be. Teams often fail to provide ear ly\, frequent delivery of stakeholder value. Instead\, they focused on s pikes\, class libraries\, infrastructure\, and other inward-focused work \, without an understanding of their stakeholders and what they value. A s a result\, many teams start with what is most familiar\, easiest\, or most convenient for them rather than what stakeholders value most. \; \n \;\nWhy do teams often become focused on (or even obsessed with) f eature development and maximizing development velocity? Without explicit focus on value\, the association between velocity\, feature development \, and value-delivery is weak - perhaps even non-existent. At best\, the se projects are conducted sub-optimally. Frequently\, they fail when sta keholders remove funding because they perceive a lack of value add. \ ;\n \;\nValue-driven delivery is achieved using the answers to three simple\, but not at all easy\, questions: \;\n1. Who are your stakeho lders? \;\n2. What do they value? \;\n3. What are you doing in the next two weeks or less to provide value to them? \;\n \;\nTeams o ften have many more stakeholders than they first realize. Value-driven D elivery ensures those stakeholders are made explicit\, and that the list of stakeholders is kept current throughout the project. \;\n \;\n Value-driven delivery captures and maintains stakeholder values in a qua ntified\, verifiable way. This ensures that teams can know the real effe cts of each stakeholder value delivery\, and prevents work based on an o utdated understanding of value. \;\n \;\nValue-driven Delivery als o challenges teams to sequence deliveries so that they deliver the most valuable things first. This can have tremendous benefits\, generating ea rly business results and reducing the time required for the team to get into a positive Return on Investment for the project. \;\n \;\nVal ue-driven delivery makes a natural overlay for Scrum\, but does not requ ire Scrum's use to be effective. Value-driven delivery does not ignore f eatures and velocity\, but it explicitly places value delivery above tho se things as the top priority. \;\n \;\nTwo other advantages to Va lue-driven Delivery worth mentioning: First\, it is not limited to softw are\, but applies to all aspects of an organization\, including the exec utive suite\, human resources\, finance\, IT\, and product teams. Second \, it is not focused on or limited to any particular scale. In fact\, it is scale-free\, working on small teams and teams of more than 500 engin eers in a 100K-person company. \;\n \;\nLearning Outcomes: \;\n -The definition and nature of value \;\n-The principles and practices of Value-driven Delivery \;\n-How to use Evolutionary Delivery to ma nage value-driven work\, alone or in concert with Scrum \;\n-Fundamen tals of several disciplines and models that aid value-driven work\, incl uding the Kano Model\, elements from Diffusion of Innovations\, UX Proof Points\, and the HEART Framework \;\n-Attendees will gain enough und erstanding to begin using Value-driven Delivery in their own work if the y desire. \;\n-Additional sources of information will be provided for continued learning. \;\n \;\nWho should attend: \;\nProduct ma nagement\, product owners\, product developers\, service designers\, arc hitects\, product managers\, engineers\, business development\, business strategy\, marketing\, planners\, project managers\, software developer s\n\nTags: product management\, Product Owners\, product developers\, se rvice designers\, architects\, Product managers\, engineers\, business d evelopment\, business strategy\, marketing\, planners\, project managers \, Software developers\, agile\, lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250471881 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/value-driven-delivery-mini-workshop-tick ets-33773095237 SUMMARY:Value-driven Delivery Mini-Workshop LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Beer Hall: 1945 NW Quimby\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170605T051026Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170624T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170624T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170605T051026Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170605T051026Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472022 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all day Scrum workshop on June 24th\, 2017\; f eaturing Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &am p\; Agile Coach/Trainer from Intel. \;\n \;\nOur world is changin g fast. Markets and consumers are demanding faster\, cheaper and better products. Demands for quicker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only increased. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, A mazon\, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques\, in particula r they utilize scrum to manage their projects. \;\n \;\nScrum has the power to transform project management across every industry\, every business\, and even across your personal life. By using Scrum\, you’ll become more agile\, discovering how to react more quickly and respond mo re accurately to the inevitable change that comes your way. By staying f ocused\, collaborating\, and communicating with customers and your team\ , you can accomplish what truly needs to be done — successfully. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the future of project management and learn a bout the Scrum process. This one day classroom training with exercises w ill cover the material from scrum introduction certification class and P roduct Owner role in the Scrum Process. \;\n \;\nSTRUCTURE OF EVE NT: \;\n \;\nDay 1 – Learn about the Scrum Process\, Learn what a Scrum Master is responsible for\, come away with insights on how to mana ge your next project \;\n \;\nBENEFITS \;\n \;\n•Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the late st research into brain science \;\n•Be entertained by stories from ou r real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\n•Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Un its (PDUs) \;\n•Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace \;\n•Network with people from Intel Corporation an d other software companies \;\n \;\nAdditional for Audience: \; \nSW Engineers: eXtreme Programming\, Test Driven Development\, Pair Pro gramming \;\nProject Managers: Bridging the Gap between Project Manag ement and Scrum \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeople whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; Software Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Technology Professionals.&# 13\;\n \;\nSPEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: \;\n•Product\, Brand\ , and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L responsibilities up to $100 million annual sales. \;\n• Quick Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achievements. Created excitement around a static accessories category in condensed timeframe. Created full line of support\, educational\, train ing\, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\n•Program management for multiple high tech/electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two su ccessful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10 M annual sales. \;\n•Combine demonstrated product management leadersh ip experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfort able delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n•Uniquely skill ed at fostering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product development and user experience innovation. Experience working in and managing cross-functio nal\, cross-division\, cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\, marke ting and engineering organizations. \;\n•International program manag ement\, sourcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/development experien ce. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with extended stay in Asia. \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS: \;\n•PMP\, Project Man agement Professional\, Project Management Institute \;\n•PSM\, Profes sional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n•CSM\, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Mas ter\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\n•CSP\, Certi fied Scrum Professional\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL BENEF ITS? \;\n \;\nTHERE WILL BE FOOD AND COFFEE! \;\nFOR FURTHER I NFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com. \;\n\n\nTa gs: scrum\, project management\, agile\, programming\, lean\, tech\, sta rtup\, management\, manager\, developer\, extreme programming\, test dri ven development\, pair programming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250472022 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intel-scrum-certification-workshop-ticke ts-34811192213 SUMMARY:Intel Scrum Certification Workshop LOCATION:Portland State University (PSU): 1825 Southwest Broadway\, Portl and OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T205818Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170906T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170906T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T205818Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T205818Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472259 DESCRIPTION:Agilists from across the Pacific Northwest will converge at t he Nike World Headquarters for a career changing day. This is a one-day conference with 3 keynote speakers (Richard Sheridan\, best-selling auth or of Joy Inc.\, Gene Kim\, founder and CTO of Tripwire\, and Mamie Jone s\, SVP of Product Development at Intuit) as well as 20 workshops on Lea dership\, Product\, Technical Enablement\, Leadership\, Innovation\, Agi lity and much more. \;\n \;\nUse this promo code\, MeetAC17 for a 10% discount on registration if you register by 8/23/2017!\n\nTags: agi le\, Agile Leadership\, devops\, qa\, lean\, kanban\, continuous integra tion\, tdd\, bdd\, xp\, extreme programming\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250472259 URL:http://agilecamp.org/northwest SUMMARY:AgileCamp Northwest - Enterprise Agility\, Business Strategy & Tr ansformation\, Agile Leadership LOCATION:Nike - Tiger Woods Conference Center: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180321T175758Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180331T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180331T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180321T175758Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180321T175758Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473451 DESCRIPTION:Practical\, Hands-on Training For Kanban \;\nLearn how to “Stop Starting and Start Finishing” \;\n \;\nJoin us for an all da y Kanban workshop on March 31st\, 2018\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Trainer from I ntel. \;\nOur Kanban workshop will help you adopt a value–centric sys tem of planning and executing your work. In this one day course we cover the basics of Kanban\, one of the agile processes\, through a combinati on of theory and extensive exercises. With in-depth exercises and coachi ng from an experienced practitioner\, participants will learn how to ini tiate change with Kanban and bring in process improvements by identifyin g and addressing bottlenecks\, prioritize\, and initiate collaboration.& #13\;\n \;\n \;\nBENEFITS: \;\n+++ Get a thorough understanding of the Kanban method\, its core principles and practices \;\n+++ Lea rn how to design and introduce a Kanban system into your existing work e nvironment \;\n+++ Understand how to improve service delivery with Ka nban systems and ensure better customer focus \;\n+++ Learn to maximi ze benefits of the Pull-based workflow\, limit Work In Progress (WIP) th rough continuous collaboration and active\, ongoing learning and improvi ng by defining the \;\n best possible team workflow \;\n++ + Learn concepts through case studies\, interactive role play\, exercise s and discussions \;\n+++ Retain more information because of our uniq ue hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science&# 13\;\n+++ Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\n+++ Maximize investments already made b y gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\n+++ Incr ease your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace \ ;\n+++ Network with people from Intel Corporation and other software com panies \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nKanban is one of the easie st ways to get your process and delivery under control\, anyone with wor k that needs to get done will benefit. People whose work is completed th rough projects and through teams\; Software Engineers\, Marketing Profes sionals\, Project Managers\, Technology Professionals\, CIO’s\, Team Lea ders\, Technical Leaders\, Program Managers\, Department Managers\, Port folio Managers\, Supply Logistics Professionals. \;\n \;\nSPEAKER' S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: \;\nProduct\, Brand\, and Marketing Managem ent in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L responsib ilities up to $100 million annual sales. \;\n \;\nQuick Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achievements. Cr eated excitement around a static accessories category in condensed timef rame. Created full line of support\, educational\, training\, and presen tation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2 M in 24 months. \;\n \;\nProgram management for multiple high tech /electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. S erve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful w orldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual s ales. \;\n \;\nCombine demonstrated product management leadership experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfortabl e delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n \;\nUniquely s killed at fostering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional tea ms\, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product development and user experience innovation. Experience working in and managing cross-fun ctional\, cross-division\, cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\, m arketing and engineering organizations. \;\n \;\nInternational pro gram management\, sourcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/developmen t experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with extended sta y in Asia. \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS: \;\n \;\n PMP\, Project Management Professional\, Project Management Institute \;\nPSM\, Professional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\nCSM\, CSPO\, Cert ified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \ ;\nCSP\, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\n&# 13\;\nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTAC T US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com.\n\nTags: kanban\, agile\, project mana gement\, Project Manager\, software development\, engineering\, business \, lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473451 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kanban-training-workshop-w-suzanne-ward- tickets-43276973593 SUMMARY:Kanban Training & Workshop w/ Suzanne Ward LOCATION:Portland State University - Fourth Avenue Building: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180413T174535Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180502T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180502T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180413T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180413T174535Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473583 DESCRIPTION:PSU’s Center for Executive &\; Professional Education (CEP E) has ongoing needs for instructional staff. If you’re interested in te aching for CEPE (or think you might be!)\, please join us for this info session to meet us and learn about our needs. After a presentation on ou r history\, courses\, hiring process\, and what we look for in instructo rs\, we’ll break into discussion groups so attendees can network and lea rn more.\n\nTags: teaching\, professional development\, portland state u niversity\, human resources\, training\, design and thinking\, project m anagement\, lean\, Business Management\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250473583 URL:https://psu.ticketleap.com/info-session/ SUMMARY:PSU CEPE Potential Instructor Info Session LOCATION:Center For Executive and Professional Education: 1500 SW 1st Ave \, Portland Or 97201 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180522T220728Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180617 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180522T220728Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180522T220728Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473785 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Saturday\, June 9\, 2018 at 9am through Saturday\, June 16\, 2018 at 9am.\n\nDescription:\nIntro to Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SAFe) Training \;\nTwo Days Training \;\n \ ;\nJoin us for a two-day Scaled Agile Framework workshop on June 09th\, 2018 and June 16th\, 2018\; featuring Jay Mittal PMP\, CSM\, CSPO\, SA\, SPC\; an experienced Project and Product Manager\, whose client list in clude many of the Fortune 500 companies\, including Nike and Standard in surance in Portland\, OR. Jay is a certified trainer for SAFe Scrum Mast er\, SAFe Product Owner\, and SAFe Agilist courses. \;\n \;\nBlock buster. Kodak. Tower Records. Nokia. Taxi Industry. Compaq. These compan ie were all iconic market leaders that couldn’t adapt to new business mo dels and technology innovations ahead of their competitors. Our world is changing fast. Markets and consumers are demanding faster\, cheaper\, a nd better products. Demands for quicker turnaround on new product develo pment and innovation have only increased. Enterprises must learn how to adapt quickly to these changing technologies and economic conditions or they will become extinct\, no matter their size\, smarts\, or strength. This holds true even for businesses that don’t consider themselves Infor mation Technology (IT) or software companies. Professional services\, fi nancial services\, healthcare institutions\, and government entities are all highly dependent on their ability to produce new technology-based p roducts and services. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, Amazon\, an d Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the future of management and learn about SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework). This two day classroom training with exercises will cover th e material from SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification program and is for execu tives\, managers and Agile change agents who are responsible for leading a Lean/Agile change initiative in a large software enterprise. \;\n& #13\;\nFAMOUS LAST WORDS: \;\nIBM: "\;There will only ever be a n eed for 100 computers."\; \;\nDEC: "\;No one would ever buy a personal computer."\; \;\nBlockbuster: "\;People don't want to watch films over the internet."\; \;\nNovell: "\;Our techn ology is much more sophisticated than Microsoft."\; \;\nBookstore s: "\;People want to pick up and handle the books\, not read them on the computer."\; \;\nSONY: "\;Beta technology is far superio r to VHS."\; \;\nLOTUS: "\;Our spreadsheet is far superior to Microsoft even if it is complicated."\; \;\nNOKIA: "\;Our ph ones are the world standard\, even if they are proprietary."\; \; \nTOWER RECORDS: "\;People want to own their own music\, not rent it online."\; \;\nBlackBerry: "\;Our security is what companies want\, they won't let Android or iPhones on their network\, even if our stuff costs more."\; \;\nKodak: "\;People will always prefer film cameras\, even if we invented digital ones."\; \;\n \;\n LEARNING OBJECTIVES: \;\n– Learn about the Scrum Process. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master is responsible for. Come away with insi ghts on how to manage your next project \;\n– Learn about the Scaled Agile Framework for enterprises. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Ma ster is responsible for. And how large organizations like Intel\, Nike\, Google\, and Apple are implementing Agile techniques in Scaled environm ents. Come away with insights on how to manage your next projects. \; \n \;\nBENEFITS: \;\n- Retain more information because of our uniq ue hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science&# 13\;\n- Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and kn owledgeable instructors \;\n- Maximize investments already made by ga ining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\n- Increase y our personal worth within your company and in the marketplace \;\nNet work with people from Intel Corporation and other software companies \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeople whose work is completed throu gh projects and through teams\; Software Engineers\, Marketing Professio nals\, Project Managers\, Technology Professionals\, Students in MBA or undergrad business programs. \;\n \;\nJAY MITTAL’S CAREER ACCOMPLI SHMENTS: \;\n- Highly skilled professional with over fifteen years of experience\, Jay has extensive experience in diverse software and hardw are platforms providing management\, leadership\, analysis\, design\, de velopment\, migration to implement business technology solutions. \;\ n- Experienced in complete life cycle of software development projects i n both Waterfall and Agile frameworks including working as Project Manag er\, - Product Manager\, Scrum Master and Agile coach. \;\n- Consulti ng experience with Standard Insurance\, Anthem Insurance\, Nike\, Michel in Tire\, Novelis\, WebMD. \;\n- Experienced in different Industry Ve rticals including: Retail\, Life &\; Health Insurance\, Manufacturing \, Advertising\, and Banking. \;\n- Worked as Project and Product Man ager with Fortune 500 companies. Client list include Nike\, Standard Ins urance\, Michelin Tire\, and WebMD. \;\n \;\nJAY MITTAL'S CERTIFIC ATIONS: \;\n* Implementing Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe 4.5 Program Consultant (SPC) \;\n* Leading Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe 4.5 Agil ist (SA) \;\n* Scaled Agile Framework for Teams - SAFe 4.5 Practition er (SP) \;\n* Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) \;\n* Sc rum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) \;\n* PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP) \;\n* Microsoft Certified Prof essional (MCP - MS Project 2010) \;\n \;\nCERTIFICATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING: \;\nThis workshop is meant to introduce professionals and s tudents to the Scrum methodology\, though the material we cover will giv e you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professiona l Scrum Master (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our students have gone on to take this test after the event\, and passed. \;\n 3\;\nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com. \;\nP.S. Location might change due t o size of class. If this is the case\; we'll be using a different venue in the downtown Portland Area. \;\n \;\n \;\nRSVP Now: http://bit.ly/agiletraining2018 \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, lean\, project management\, Project Manager\, entrepreneur\, agile training\, product owner\, Team Development\, scrum master\, PMP\, product manager\ , tech\, tech development\, software development\, kanban\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250473785 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaled-agile-framework-safe-agilist-trai ning-two-days-training-tickets-45618008692 SUMMARY:Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist Training -Two Days Training LOCATION:Union Bank Tower: 707 Southwest Washington Street\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180526T012626Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180623T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180623T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180526T012626Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180526T012626Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473815 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to take your projects to the Next Level \;\nPractical\, Hands-on Training for Scrum \;\n \;\nJoin us for a n all day Scrum workshop on June 23rd\, 2018\; featuring Suzanne Ward MB A MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Trainer from Intel. \;\n \;\nOur world is changing fast. Markets and consu mers are demanding faster\, cheaper and better products. Demands for qui cker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only incr eased. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, Amazon\, and Apple keep up ? They practice agile techniques\, in particular they utilize scrum to m anage their projects. \;\nScrum has the power to transform project ma nagement across every industry\, every business\, and even across your p ersonal life. By using Scrum\, you’ll become more agile\, discovering ho w to react more quickly and respond more accurately to the inevitable ch ange that comes your way. By staying focused\, collaborating\, and commu nicating with customers and your team\, you can accomplish what truly ne eds to be done — successfully. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the fu ture of project management and learn about the Scrum process. This one d ay classroom training with exercises will cover the material from scrum introduction certification class and Product Owner role in the Scrum Pro cess. \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\n– Learn about the Scrum Process. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master is responsible for. Come away with insights on how to manage your next project \;\n \ ;\nBENEFITS \;\nRetain more information because of our unique hands-o n approach\; based on the latest research into brain science \;\nBe e ntertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\nMaximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\nIncrease your personal wor th within your company and in the marketplace \;\nNetwork with people from Intel Corporation and other software companies \;\n \;\nADDI TIONAL FOR AUDIENCE \;\nSW Engineers: eXtreme Programming\, Test Driv en Development\, Pair Programming\, Project Managers: Bridging the Gap b etween Project Management and Scrum \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \ ;\nPeople whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; S oftware Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Technol ogy Professionals\, Students in MBA or undergrad business programs. \ ;\n \;\nSPEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS \;\nProduct\, Brand\, and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L responsibilities up to $100 million annual sales. \;\nQuick Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achiev ements. Created excitement around a static accessories category in conde nsed timeframe. Created full line of support\, educational\, training\, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4 M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\nProgram management for multiple high te ch/electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales. \;\nCombine demonstrated product management leadership experi ence with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfortable delv ing into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presen ting to executive level decision makers. \;\nUniquely skilled at fost ering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nurtu ring a culture of consumer-driven product development and user experienc e innovation. Experience working in and managing cross-functional\, cros s-division\, cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\, marketing and e ngineering organizations. \;\nInternational program management\, sour cing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/development experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with extended stay in Asia. \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\nPMP\, Project Management Profes sional\, Project Management Institute \;\nPSM\, Professional Scrum Ma ster\, Scrum.org \;\nCSM\, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\nCSP\, Certified Scrum Profes sional\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\nCERTIFICATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING& #13\;\nThis workshop is meant to introduce professionals and students to the Scrum methodology\, though the material we cover will give you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professional Scrum Ma ster (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our students have gone on to take this test after the event\, and passed. \;\n \;\n \;\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.c om. \;\nP.S. Location might change due to size of class. If this is t he case\; we'll be using a different venue in the downtown Portland Area .\n\nTags: scrum\, tech\, tech development\, project management\, Projec t Manager\, agile\, software development\, startups\, scrum master\, pro duct owner\, product manager\, development team\, agile training\, PMP\, lean\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473815 URL:http://bit.ly/June2018Scrum SUMMARY:Scrum Certification Workshop LOCATION:Portland State University: 1633 SW Park Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180724T220828Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180803T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180803T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180724T220828Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180724T220828Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474036 DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \;\nLean is an interactive theorem prover and fu nctional programming language. Lean implements a version of the Calculus of Inductive Constructions. Its elaborator and unification algorithms a re designed around the use of type classes\, which support algebraic rea soning\, programming abstractions\, and other generally useful means of expression. Lean has parallel compilation and checking of proofs\, and p rovides a server mode that supports a continuous compilation and rich us er interaction in editing environments such as Visual Studio Code\, Mona co\, Emacs\, and Vim. In the first part of this talk\, we provide a shor t introduction to Lean\, its applications\, and its metaprogramming fram ework. We also describe how this framework extends Lean’s object languag e with an API to many of Lean’s internal structures and procedures\, and provides ways of reflecting object-level expressions into the metalangu age. We provide evidence to show that our implementation is efficient\, and that it provides a convenient and flexible way of writing not only m etaprograms and small-scale interactive tactics\, but also more substant ial kinds of automation. In the second part\, we describe our plans for the system\, and what we are currently working on. \;\n \;\nMore i nformation about Lean can be found at http://leanprover.github.io. The i nteractive book “Theorem Proving in Lean” is the standard reference for Lean. The book is available in PDF and HTML formats. In the HTML version \, all examples and exercises can be executed in the reader’s web browse r. \;\n \;\nBio: \;\nI’m a Principal Researcher in the RiSE gro up at Microsoft Research. I joined Microsoft in 2006\, before that I was a Computer Scientist at SRI International. I obtained my PhD at PUC-Rio in 2000. My research areas are automated reasoning\, theorem proving\, decision procedures\, SAT and SMT. I’m the main architect of Lean\, Z3\, Yices 1.0 and SAL. Lean is an open source theorem prover and programmin g language. Sebastian Ullrich and I are currently developing the next ve rsion (Lean 4). Z3 and Yices are SMT solvers\, and SAL (the Symbolic Ana lysis Laboratory) is an open source tool suite that includes symbolic an d bounded model checkers\, and automatic test generators. Z3 has been op en sourced (under the MIT license) in the beginning of 2015. I received the Haifa Verification Conference Award in 2010. In 2014\, the TACAS con ference (Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Syste ms) has given an award for “The most influential tool paper in the first 20 years of TACAS” to the Z3 paper: Z3: An Efficient SMT Solver. 14th I nternational Conference\, TACAS 2008\, vol. 4963 of Lecture Notes in Com puter Science. In 2015\, Z3 received the Programming Languages Software Award from ACM SIGPLAN. In 2017\, the International Conference on Automa ted Deduction (CADE) presented the Skolem Award for my paper “Efficient E-Matching for SMT Solvers” that has passed the test of time\, by being a most influential paper in the field. In 2018\, the ETAPS conference ha s given the test of time award to the Z3 paper: Z3: An Efficient SMT Sol ver. You can see more about me at https://leodemoura.github.io/about.htm l\n\nTags: lean\, theorem proving\, computer science\, formal methods\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474036 URL:https://galois.com/blog/2018/07/the-lean-theorem-prover-past-present- and-future/ SUMMARY:Galois Tech Talk: The Lean Theorem Prover: Past\, Present and Fut ure LOCATION:Galois Inc: 421 Sw 6th Ave Ste 300\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180717T230032Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180804T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180804T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180717T230032Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180717T230032Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474014 DESCRIPTION:Practical\, Hands-on Training For Kanban \;\nLearn how to “Stop Starting and Start Finishing” \;\n \;\nJoin us for an all da y Kanban workshop on August 04th\, 2018\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEn g PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Trainer from Intel. \;\nOur Kanban workshop will help you adopt a value–centric sy stem of planning and executing your work. In the one day training we cov er the basics of Kanban\, one of the agile processes\, through a combina tion of theory and extensive exercises. With in-depth exercises and coac hing from an experienced practitioner\, participants will learn how to i nitiate change with Kanban and bring in process improvements by identify ing and addressing bottlenecks\, prioritize\, and initiate collaboration . \;\n \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \;\n \;\n * Understand how to make prioritization\, sequencing and scheduling decis ions based on economic factors instead of hunches. \;\n \;\n * Learn how to forecast single and multiple work items (releases\, s prints) and be able to answer the questions like "\;When will the wo rk be finished?"\; accurately instead of guessing due dates. \;\n \;\n * Acquire skills to avoid emotional objections to chan ges in general and to Kanban WIP limits introduction in particular. \ ;\n \;\n * Enabled by seven Kanban cadences\, be able to int roduce continuous learning and improvement process by implementing organ izational feedback loops. \;\n \;\n * Familiarize with Ka nban Risk Management approaches\, service orientation\, asymmetrical com mitment and rollout phases for a Kanban initiative. \;\n \;\n * Increase Kanban knowledge to manage\, sustain and scale evolution ary improvements in their organization. \;\n \;\n \;\nBENEFITS: \;\n \;\n * Get a thorough understanding of the Kanban m ethod\, its core principles and practices. \;\n \;\n * Le arn how to design and introduce a Kanban system into your existing work environment. \;\n \;\n * Understand how to improve servic e delivery with Kanban systems and ensure better customer focus. \;\n \;\n * Learn to maximize benefits of the Pull-based workflo w\, limit Work In Progress (WIP) through continuous collaboration and ac tive\, ongoing learning and improving by defining the best possible team workflow. \;\n \;\n * Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science. \;\n \;\n * Be entertained by stories from our r eal-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors. \;\n \;\n * Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Profession al Development Units (PDUs). \;\n \;\n * Increase your pe rsonal worth within your company and in the marketplace. \;\n \;\n * Network with people from Intel Corporation and other softwar e companies. \;\n \;\n * Learn concepts through case stud ies\, interactive role play\, exercises and discussions. \;\n \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\n \;\nKanban is one of the easiest way s to get your process and delivery under control\, anyone with work that needs to get done will benefit. Kanban works across multiple functions of an organisation\, from senior managers looking to adopt Lean Manageme nt to members of delivery teams willing to improve their working practic es. Who should come? People whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; \;\n \;\n * Senior Managers \;\n \ ;\n * Program and Project Managers \;\n \;\n * P roduct Managers\, Product Owners and Business Analysts \;\n \;\n * Scrum Masters\, Team Leads and Change Agents \;\n \;\n * Product &\; Software Developers &\; Testers \;\n \ ;\n * Software Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Ma nagers\, \;\n \;\n * Agile Coaches &\; Practitioners ( Scrum\, XP\, DSDM\, AgilePM\, etc.) \;\n \;\n * Portfolio Managers\, Supply Logistics Professionals. \;\n \;\n * O ther roles such as HR and Finance professionals \;\n \;\n \;\nS PEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: \;\n \;\n * Product\, Br and\, and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industrie s\, with P&\;L responsibilities up to $100 million annual sales. \ ;\n \;\n * Quick Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achievements. Created excitement around a static accessories category in condensed timeframe. Created full line of suppor t\, educational\, training\, and presentation materials. Impact of effor ts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\n \;\n * Program management for multiple high tech/electronic developme nt projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manag er and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales. \;\n \;\n * Combine demonstrated product management leadership experienc e with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfortable delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presentin g to executive level decision makers. \;\n \;\n * Uniquel y skilled at fostering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product development a nd user experience innovation. Experience working in and managing cross- functional\, cross-division\, cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\ , marketing and engineering organizations. \;\n \;\n * In ternational program management\, sourcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM manage ment/development experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia wi th extended stay in Asia. \;\n \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFIC ATIONS: \;\n \;\n * PMP\, Project Management Professional \, Project Management Institute \;\n \;\n * PSM\, Profess ional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n \;\n * CSM\, CSPO\, C ertified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\n * CSP\, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scrum A lliance \;\n \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\n \;\nFOR F URTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com. \; \n \;\n \;\n*** P.S. Location might change due to size of class. I f this is the case\; we'll be using a different venue in the downtown Po rtland Area. \n\nTags: kanban\, agile\, project management\, Proje ct Manager\, software development\, engineering\, business\, lean\, tech \, startup\, business development\, Team Leadership\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250474014 URL:http://bit.ly/kanban2018august SUMMARY:Kanban Training & Workshop LOCATION:Union Bank Tower: 707 Southwest Washington Street\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180722T060822Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180811T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180811T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180722T060822Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180722T060822Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474023 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to take your projects to the Next Level \;\nPractical\, Hands-on Training for Scrum \;\n \;\nJoin us for a n all day Scrum workshop on August 11th\, 2018\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Traine r from Intel. \;\n \;\nOur world is changing fast. Markets and con sumers are demanding faster\, cheaper and better products. Demands for q uicker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only in creased. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, Amazon\, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques\, in particular they utilize scrum to manage their projects. \;\n \;\nScrum has the power to transform project management across every industry\, every business\, and even acr oss your personal life. By using Scrum\, you’ll become more agile\, disc overing how to react more quickly and respond more accurately to the ine vitable change that comes your way. By staying focused\, collaborating\, and communicating with customers and your team\, you can accomplish wha t truly needs to be done — successfully. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the future of project management and learn about the Scrum process. This one day classroom training with exercises will cover the material f rom scrum introduction certification class and Product Owner role in the Scrum Process. \;\n \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\n– Lear n about the Scrum Process. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master i s responsible for. Come away with insights on how to manage your next pr oject \;\n \;\n \;\nBENEFITS \;\nRetain more information bec ause of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science \;\nBe entertained by stories from our real-world expe rienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\nMaximize investments alread y made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\n Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace& #13\;\nNetwork with people from Intel Corporation and other software com panies \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL FOR AUDIENCE \;\nSW Engineers: eXtre me Programming\, Test Driven Development\, Pair Programming\, Project Ma nagers: Bridging the Gap between Project Management and Scrum \;\n 3\;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeople whose work is completed through proj ects and through teams\; Software Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Technology Professionals\, Students in MBA or undergr ad business programs. \;\n \;\nSPEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3\;\n * Product\, Brand\, and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L responsibilities up to $100 mi llion annual sales. \;\n * Quick Learner of new industries/produc t offerings with results-oriented achievements. Created excitement aroun d a static accessories category in condensed timeframe. Created full lin e of support\, educational\, training\, and presentation materials. Impa ct of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\ n * Program management for multiple high tech/electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales. \;\n * Com bine demonstrated product management leadership experience with strong h ands-on technical background. Equally comfortable delving into product r equirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n * Uniquely skilled at fostering new i deas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nurturing a cult ure of consumer-driven product development and user experience innovatio n. Experience working in and managing cross-functional\, cross-division\ , cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\, marketing and engineering organizations. \;\n * International program management\, sourcing \, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/development experience. Overseas wor k assignments in EU and Asia with extended stay in Asia. \;\n \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\n * PMP\, Project Manage ment Professional\, Project Management Institute \;\n * PSM\, Pro fessional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n * CSM\, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\n * CSP\, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nCERTIFICATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING \;\n * This workshop is m eant to introduce professionals and students to the Scrum methodology\, though the material we cover will give you the knowledge and material co vered in the exam for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our students have gone on to take this test aft er the event\, and passed. \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\nF OR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com.&# 13\;\nP.S. Location might change due to size of class. If this is the ca se\; we'll be using a different venue in the downtown Portland Area.\n\n Tags: scrum\, agile\, ScrumMaster\, product owner\, development team\, p roject management\, Project Manager\, technology\, team process\, startu ps\, tech startups\, tech\, kanban\, lean\, scrum process\, engineers\, Program Manager\, program management\, mba\, product development\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474023 URL:http://bit.ly/august2018scrum SUMMARY:Scrum Certification Workshop LOCATION:Union Bank Tower: 707 Southwest Washington Street\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180517T155555Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180914T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180914T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180517T155555Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180517T155555Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473758 DESCRIPTION:AgileCamp is a 1-day conference held in four cities across No rth America\, including the Northwest\, New York Metro area\, Dallas and the San Francisco Bay Area! AgileCamp brings together the Agile commun ity for a day filled with learning about Organizational Transformation i ncluding Business Strategy\, Agile Practices\, Lean Startup and Design T hinking. This year\, we will feature 3 Keynote speakers and 20-24 sessi on Tracks\, packed with rich and valuable content and presented by Agile experts and thought leaders. Our objective is to bring together Agilis ts\, from novice to expert\, to advance Agile knowledge in the community .\n\nTags: agile\, devops\, leadership\, design thinking\, innovation\, lean\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250473758 URL:http://www.agilecamp.org SUMMARY:AgileCamp Portland LOCATION:Nike - Tiger Woods Conference Center: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181004T161640Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181004T161640Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181004T161640Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474380 DESCRIPTION:Have traffic and work schedules prevented you from joining an agile event on a topic which could help you or your teams? Then a virtu al "\;pub lunch"\; may be the answer! \;\n \;\nThis agile lunch discussion is a collaborative effort between Seattle and Portland agile minds\, and we're hoping it won't stop there. The event is held on a Zoom conference line. We've learned using video is best\, and you mig ht consider your environment before joining -- find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted or feel self conscious. We're monitoring chat a s a back channel\, so if you can't find a spot in the discussion\, add y our question in chat and our hosts will try to work it in. \;\n \; \n**Topic:** \;\nAgile thinking: Compare Scrum\, Lean\, Kanban\, XP a nd any other methodologies you have used. What has worked? What hasn't? Maybe one methodology is better suited for certain situations or work ef forts. Or you have seen great success going beyond frameworks and method ologies. Join us and tell us about the spices in your kitchen\, and let' s compare notes! \;\n \;\n**Please RSVP at our Meetup event and ge t the zoom connection info:** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-Use r-Group-Portland-Metro/events/254946132/\n\nTags: agilepdx\, lean\, xp\, kanban\, scrum\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474380 SUMMARY:AgilePDX - Virtual Pub Lunch: Comparing Scrum\, Lean\, Kanban\, X P\, and other methods LOCATION:Virtual zoom location: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180816T052725Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181019T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181019T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180816T052725Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180816T052725Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474121 DESCRIPTION:The DevOps simulation experience is a role-based workshop\, f ocused on the software development and deployment lifecycle. The simulat ion is highly realistic\, and leverages game dynamics to empower cross-f unctional teams with a shared vision of successful DevOps practices. Par ticipants from a variety of disciplines are immersed into a simulated en vironment whereby they are challenged to release new products while inte rnal and external forces continually change. This realistic approach del ivers a level of tension and excitement that creates an ‘A-HA!’ moment f or all involved. \;\n \;\nWHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE \;\n \;\nAc celerated understanding of the benefits of DevOps best practice to large audiences \;\n \;\nRapid familiarization with DevOps terminology and Agile\, Lean and ITIL v3 processes \;\n \;\nUnderstanding of h ow DevOps best practice can facilitate alignment of IT to business objec tives \;\n \;\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices that can be execu ted with immediate effect \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: devops\, agile\, lean \, software development\, Service Delivery\, itil\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250474121 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devops-training-with-simulation-tickets- 48475169537 SUMMARY:DevOps Training with Simulation LOCATION:University of Portland (West Side campus): 15220 NW Laidlaw Rd.\ , Portland OR 97229 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181016T070956Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181027T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181027T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181016T070956Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181016T070956Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474448 DESCRIPTION:SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Training \;\n \;\nJo in us for a our SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager workshop on Saturday\ , October 27th\, 2018\; featuring Jay Mittal PMP\, CSM\, CSPO\, SA\, SPC \; an experienced Project and Product Manager\, whose client list includ e many of the Fortune 500 companies\, including Nike\, Columbia Sportswe ar\, and Standard insurance in Portland\, OR. Jay is a certified trainer for SAFe Scrum Master\, SAFe Product Owner\, and SAFe Agilist courses.& #13\;\n \;\nBlockbuster. Kodak. Tower Records. Nokia. Taxi Industry. Compaq. These companies were all iconic market leaders that couldn’t ada pt to new business models and technology innovations ahead of their comp etitors. Our world is changing fast. Markets and consumers are demanding faster\, cheaper\, and better products. Demands for quicker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only increased. Enterpris es must learn how to adapt quickly to these changing technologies and ec onomic conditions or they will become extinct\, no matter their size\, s marts\, or strength. This holds true even for businesses that don’t cons ider themselves Information Technology (IT) or software companies. Profe ssional services\, financial services\, healthcare institutions\, and go vernment entities are all highly dependent on their ability to produce n ew technology-based products and services. How do companies like Google\ , Yahoo\, Amazon\, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques. 3\;\n \;\nFAMOUS LAST WORDS \;\nIBM: "\;There will only ever b e a need for 100 computers."\; \;\nDEC: "\;No one would ever buy a personal computer."\; \;\nBlockbuster: "\;People don't want to watch films over the internet."\; \;\nNovell: "\;Our technology is much more sophisticated than Microsoft."\; \;\nBook stores: "\;People want to pick up and handle the books\, not read th em on the computer."\; \;\nSONY: "\;Beta technology is far su perior to VHS."\; \;\nLOTUS: "\;Our spreadsheet is far superi or to Microsoft even if it is complicated."\; \;\nNOKIA: "\;O ur phones are the world standard\, even if they are proprietary."\;& #13\;\nTOWER RECORDS: "\;People want to own their own music\, not re nt it online."\; \;\nBlackBerry: "\;Our security is what comp anies want\, they won't let Android or iPhones on their network\, even i f our stuff costs more."\; \;\nKodak: "\;People will always p refer film cameras\, even if we invented digital ones."\; \;\n 3\;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\nYou’ll learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics\, break them down into Features and Stories\, plan and ex ecute Iterations\, and plan Program Increments. Finally\, attendees lear n about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture\, how to eff ectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers\, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART. In addition\, you'll learn\; \ ;\n * Learn about the Scrum Process. \;\n * Learn what a Prod uct Owner/Product Manager is responsible for. \;\n * Come away wi th insights on how to manage your next project \;\n * Learn about the Scaled Agile Framework for enterprises. \;\n * Learn what a Product Owner for in large organizations like Intel\, Nike\, Google\, an d Apple are implementing Agile techniques in Scaled environments. Come a way with insights on how to manage your next projects. \;\n * App ly SAFe in the Lean enterprise \;\n * Connect SAFe Lean-Agile pri nciples and values to the PO/PM roles \;\n * Collaborate with Lea n Portfolio Management \;\n * Explore continuous value with Progr am Increment Planning \;\n * Execute the Program Increment and de liver continuous value \;\n * Articulate the Product Owner and Pr oduct Manager roles \;\n * Create a role action plan \;\n \ ;\nBENEFITS \;\n * Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science \ ;\n * Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\n * Maximize investments already mad e by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\n * Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplac e \;\n * Network with people from Intel Corporation and other sof tware companies \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeople whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; Software Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Technology Professionals\, Students in MBA or undergrad business programs. \;\n \;\nJAY MITTA L’S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS \;\n * Highly skilled professional wit h over fifteen years of experience\, Jay has extensive experience in div erse software and hardware platforms providing management\, leadership\, analysis\, design\, development\, migration to implement business techn ology solutions. \;\n * Experienced in complete life cycle of sof tware development projects in both Waterfall and Agile frameworks includ ing working as Project Manager\, Product Manager\, Scrum Master and Agil e coach. \;\n * Consulting experience with Standard Insurance\, A nthem Insurance\, Nike\, Michelin Tire\, Novelis\, WebMD. \;\n * Experienced in different Industry Verticals including: Retail\, Life &am p\; Health Insurance\, Manufacturing\, Advertising\, and Banking. \;\ n * Worked as Project and Product Manager with Fortune 500 companies . Client list include Nike\, Standard Insurance\, Michelin Tire\, and We bMD. \;\n \;\nJAY MITTAL'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\n * Implementi ng Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe 4.5 Program Consultant (SPC) \;\n * Leading Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe 4.5 Agilist (SA) \;\n * Scaled Agile Framework for Teams - SAFe 4.5 Practitioner (SP) \;\n * Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) \;\n * Scrum All iance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) \;\n * PMI certified P roject Management Professional (PMP) \;\n * Microsoft Certified P rofessional (MCP - MS Project 2010) \;\n \;\nCERTIFICATIONS FOR TH IS TRAINING \;\nThis workshop is meant to introduce professionals and students to the Scrum methodology\, though the material we cover will g ive you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professio nal Scrum Master (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our studen ts have gone on to take this test after the event\, and passed. In addit ion for more information with SAFe certification. www.scaledagile.com 3\;\n \;\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundatio n@gmail.com.\n\nTags: product owner\, agile\, project management\, Proje ct Manager\, software development\, engineering\, business\, lean\, tech \, startup\, business development\, Team Leadership\, it manager\, Hr Ma nager\, Product Manager/Business Manager\, Scrum/Agile Methods\, ScrumMa ster\, scrum\, Agile Development Methodologies\, Agile Coaching\, agile methodologies\, Agile Sw Development\, Agile Approach\, Agile Team\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474448 URL:http://bit.ly/productownerpdx SUMMARY:SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Training LOCATION:NedSpace: 707 SW Washington St #1100\, Portland\, OR 97205\, Por tland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181212T054133Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190208T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190208T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181212T054133Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181212T054133Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474692 DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive\, instructor-led simulation is a high -impact\, energetic way to accelerate understanding\, involvement\, and acceptance of DevOps and Agile\, Lean\, ITIL® best practice in your orga nization. It helps accelerate the adoption of DevOps across the enterpri se\, while successfully turning DevOps opponents into advocates. By help ing to clearly communicate the DevOps case for change\, it creates share d understanding and commitment towards Development and Operations workin g together as a high-performing team. This unique experiential learning approach causes breakthrough understanding and transforms learning into an engaging\, fun\, and memorable shared experience. \;\n \;\nHOW IT WORKS \;\n \;\nThe DevOps simulation experience is a role-based workshop\, focused on the software development and deployment lifecycle . The simulation is highly realistic\, and leverages game dynamics to em power cross-functional teams with a shared vision of successful DevOps p ractices. Participants from a variety of disciplines are immersed into a simulated environment whereby they are challenged to release new produc ts while internal and external forces continually change. This realistic approach delivers a level of tension and excitement that creates an ‘A- HA!’ moment for all involved. \;\n \;\nWHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE \ ;\n \;\nAccelerated understanding of the benefits of DevOps best prac tice to large audiences \;\n \;\nRapid familiarization with DevOps terminology and Agile\, Lean and ITIL v3 processes \;\n \;\nUnder standing of how DevOps best practice can facilitate alignment of IT to b usiness objectives \;\n \;\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices that can be executed with immediate effect \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nAG ENDA \;\n \;\nROUND ONE - CHAOS \;\n \;\nWorking in silos (I T and the Business) \;\nCommunication issues and chaos \;\nCollabo ration issues resulting in poor business results and higher costs \;\ nIntroducing the DevOps concepts including Agile\, Lean and ITSM \;\n \;\nROUND TWO - IMPROVED \;\n \;\nRefining and improving issue s from round 1 \;\nIntroducing Service Virtualization \;\nIntroduc ing Continuous Integration \;\nIntroducing Continuous Deployment \ ;\nIntroducing Minimum Viable Product iterations \;\nIntroducing Auto mation and Fail Fast \;\nIntroducing Service Level Management \;\n \;\nROUND THREE - OPTIMIZED \;\n \;\nDemonstrates that DevOps culture is key to operational excellence \;\nDemonstrate importance o f processes and their relationships \;\nSignificant reduction of deve lopment time and errors \;\nIncreased collaboration\, automation and repeatable practices \;\nIncreased understanding to work together as a high performing cross-functional team \;\nImproved ROI and optimize d business results\n\nTags: devops\, agile\, lean\, software development \, Service Delivery\, itil\, technology\, tech\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250474692 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devops-training-with-simulation-tickets- 52076437025 SUMMARY:DevOps Training with Simulation LOCATION:University of Portland (West Side campus): 15220 NW Laidlaw Rd. Suite 230\, Portland OR 97229 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190328T174751Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190420T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190420T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190328T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190328T174751Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475359 DESCRIPTION:Practical\, Hands-on Training For Kanban \;\nLearn how to “Stop Starting and Start Finishing” \;\n \;\nJoin us for an all da y Kanban workshop on April 20th\, 2019\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Trainer from I ntel. \;\nOur Kanban workshop will help you adopt a value–centric sys tem of planning and executing your work. In the one day training we cove r the basics of Kanban\, one of the agile processes\, through a combinat ion of theory and extensive exercises. With in-depth exercises and coach ing from an experienced practitioner\, participants will learn how to in itiate change with Kanban and bring in process improvements by identifyi ng and addressing bottlenecks\, prioritize\, and initiate collaboration. \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\n * Understand how to make prioritization\, sequencing and scheduling decisions based on economic factors instead of hunches. \;\n * Learn how to forecast single a nd multiple work items (releases\, sprints) and be able to answer the qu estions like "\;When will the work be finished?"\; accurately in stead of guessing due dates. \;\n * Acquire skills to avoid emot ional objections to changes in general and to Kanban WIP limits introduc tion in particular. \;\n * Enabled by seven Kanban cadences\, be able to introduce continuous learning and improvement process by impleme nting organizational feedback loops. \;\n * Familiarize with Kanb an Risk Management approaches\, service orientation\, asymmetrical commi tment and rollout phases for a Kanban initiative. \;\n * Increase Kanban knowledge to manage\, sustain and scale evolutionary improvement s in their organization. \;\n \;\nBENEFITS \;\n * Get a tho rough understanding of the Kanban method\, its core principles and pract ices. \;\n * Learn how to design and introduce a Kanban system in to your existing work environment. \;\n * Understand how to impro ve service delivery with Kanban systems and ensure better customer focus . \;\n * Learn to maximize benefits of the Pull-based workflow\, limit Work In Progress (WIP) through continuous collaboration and active \, ongoing learning and improving by defining the best possible team wor kflow. \;\n * Learn concepts through case studies\, interactive r ole play\, exercises and discussions. \;\n * Retain more informat ion because of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the latest resear ch into brain science. \;\n * Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors. \;\n * Maxi mize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Developme nt Units (PDUs). \;\n * Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace. \;\n * Network with people from I ntel Corporation and other software companies. \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nKanban is one of the easiest ways to get your process and delivery under control\, anyone with work that needs to get done will be nefit. Kanban works across multiple functions of an organisation\, from senior managers looking to adopt Lean Management to members of delivery teams willing to improve their working practices. Who should come? Peopl e whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; \;\n * Senior Managers \;\n * Programme and Project Managers \;\ n * Product Managers\, Product Owners and Business Analysts \;\n * Scrum Masters\, Team Leads and Change Agents \;\n * Product &\; Software Developers &\; Testers \;\n * Software Engine ers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, \;\n * Agile C oaches &\; Practitioners (Scrum\, XP\, DSDM\, AgilePM\, etc. \;\n * Portfolio Managers\, Supply Logistics Professionals. \;\n * Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals \;\n \;\nSPEAKER 'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS \;\n * Product\, Brand\, and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L re sponsibilities up to $100 million annual sales. \;\n * Quick Lear ner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achievemen ts. Created excitement around a static accessories category in condensed timeframe. Created full line of support\, educational\, training\, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\n * Program management for multiple high tech/electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budg et. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two success ful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M ann ual sales. \;\n * Combine demonstrated product management leaders hip experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfor table delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n * Uniquel y skilled at fostering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product development a nd user experience innovation. Experience working in and managing cross- functional\, cross-division\, cross-geographic and multi-cultural sales\ , marketing and engineering organizations. \;\n * International p rogram management\, sourcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/developm ent experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with extended s tay in Asia. \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\n * PMP\, Project Management Professional\, Project Management Institute \;\n * PSM\, Professional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n * CSM \, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\n * CSP\, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scrum Allia nce \;\n \;\nRSVP TODAY: http://bit.ly/kanban2019pdx \;\n \; \nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT US AT ibeafoundation@gmail.com.\n\nTags: Program Manager\, agile\, scrum\, kanban\, Team Development\, product development\, Product managers\, pr oject management\, Project Manager\, software\, tech\, development\, tea m\, lean\, agile coaches\, software developer\, intel\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475359 URL:http://bit.ly/kanban2019pdx SUMMARY:Kanban Training & Workshop LOCATION:NedSpace: 707 SW Washington St #1100\, Portland\, OR 97205\, Por tland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190402T043530Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190503T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190503T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190402T043530Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190402T043530Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475368 DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive\, instructor-led simulation is a high -impact\, energetic way to accelerate understanding\, involvement\, and acceptance of DevOps and Agile\, Lean\, ITIL® best practice in your orga nization. It helps accelerate the adoption of DevOps across the enterpri se\, while successfully turning DevOps opponents into advocates. By help ing to clearly communicate the DevOps case for change\, it creates share d understanding and commitment towards Development and Operations workin g together as a high-performing team. This unique experiential learning approach causes breakthrough understanding and transforms learning into an engaging\, fun\, and memorable shared experience.\n\nTags: devops\, a gile\, lean\, software development\, Service Delivery\, itil\, technolog y\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475368 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devops-training-with-simulation-portland -tickets-57479759508 SUMMARY:DevOps Training with Simulation Portland LOCATION:University of Portland (West Side campus) Suite 230 Portland\ , OR 97229: 15220 NW Laidlaw Rd.\, Portland OR 97229 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T222141Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190518T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190518T093000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T222141Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T222141Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475552 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to take your projects to the Next Level \;\nPractical\, Hands-on Training for Scrum \;\n \;\nJoin us for a n all day Scrum workshop on May 18th\, 2019\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Trainer f rom Intel. \;\n \;\nOur world is changing fast. Markets and consum ers are demanding faster\, cheaper and better products. Demands for quic ker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only incre ased. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, Amazon\, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques\, in particular they utilize scrum to ma nage their projects. \;\n \;\nScrum has the power to transform pro ject management across every industry\, every business\, and even across your personal life. By using Scrum\, you’ll become more agile\, discove ring how to react more quickly and respond more accurately to the inevit able change that comes your way. By staying focused\, collaborating\, an d communicating with customers and your team\, you can accomplish what t ruly needs to be done — successfully. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the future of project management and learn about the Scrum process. \;\nThis one day classroom training with exercises will cover the materi al from scrum introduction certification class and Product Owner role in the Scrum Process. \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\nLearn abou t the Scrum Process. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master is resp onsible for. Come away with insights on how to manage your next project& #13\;\n \;\nBENEFITS \;\n * Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science \;\n * Be entertained by stories from our real-world expe rienced and knowledgeable instructors \;\n * Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs)& #13\;\n * Increase your personal worth within your company and in th e marketplace \;\n * Network with people from Intel Corporation a nd other software companies \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeopl e whose work is completed through projects and through teams\; Engineers \, Software Engineers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Pro gram Managers\, Business Executives\, Technology Professionals\, Student s in MBA or undergrad business and engineering programs. \;\n \;\n SPEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS \;\n * Product\, Brand\, and Mar keting Management in diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&am p\;L responsibilities up to $100 million annual sales. \;\n * Qui ck Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented ach ievements. Created excitement around a static accessories category in co ndensed time frame. Created full line of support\, educational\, trainin g\, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $ 16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months. \;\n * Program management for multi ple high tech/electronic development projects\, averaging $3 million ann ual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales. \;\n * Combine demonstrated product management leadership experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equall y comfortable delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n * Uniquely skilled at fostering new ideas\, building successful cross-fun ctional teams\, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product devel opment and user experience innovation. Experience working in and managin g cross-functional\, cross-division\, cross-geographic and multicultural sales\, marketing and engineering organizations. \;\n * Internat ional program management\, sourcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/d evelopment experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with ext ended stay in Asia. \;\n \;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\n * PMP\, Project Management Professional\, Project Management Instit ute \;\n * PSM\, Professional Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n * CSM\, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\ , Scrum Alliance \;\n * CSP\, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scru m Alliance \;\n \;\nCERTIFICATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING \;\nThis w orkshop is meant to introduce professionals and students to the Scrum me thodology\, though the material we cover will give you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) ce rtification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our students have gone on to take t his test after the event\, and passed. \;\n \;\nPROFESSIONAL DEVEL OPMENT UNITS \;\nBy attending this workshop you’ll receive profession al development units (PDU). They are for professionals looking to mainta in Project Management Institute (PMI)- certified credentials. \;\nEli gible PDUs: 8 PMP PDUs \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL FOR AUDIENCE \;\nSW Engineers: eXtreme Programming\, Test Driven Development\, Pair Programm ing\, Project Managers: Bridging the Gap between Project Management and Scrum \;\n \;\nNEXT EVENT? \;\nFor more information and dates a bout our next event\, join our Meetup Group: http://bit.ly/PortlandAgile Training \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL BENEFITS? \;\nFor further informat ion: please contact Heber Michaels\, heber.michaels@gmail.com or our tea m at ibeafoundation@gmail.com.\n\nTags: kanban\, agile\, project managem ent\, Project Manager\, software development\, engineering\, business\, lean\, tech\, startup\, business development\, Team Leadership\, it mana ger\, Hr Manager\, Product Manager/Business Manager\, Scrum/Agile Method s\, ScrumMaster\, Daily Scrums\, scrum\, Agile Development Methodologies \, Agile Coaching\, agile methodologies\, Agile Sw Development\, Agile A pproach\, Agile Environment.\, Agile Team\, Agile Process\, Agile Progra mming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475552 URL:http://bit.ly/scrumpdxmay2019 SUMMARY:Professional Scrum Training LOCATION:Ned Space: 707 SW Washington St #1100\, Portland OR 97205 SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190516T012111Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190622T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190622T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190516T012111Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T045128Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475609 DESCRIPTION:The Future of Work open space conference was created to bring together people who desire to change our standard definition of work an d organizations or explore ideas on how we can improve the nature of wor k. It's a space to find connection among the many movements we're seein g based on the concepts of Lean\, Agile\, Responsive\, and beyond. Rega rdless of industry or background\, this is a safe space to share ideas\, learn from those who have practiced new ways of working\, and bring you r most interesting questions to the table. \;\n \;\nIf you desi re work to be engaging\, enable great teams and amazing solutions\, and empower all workers\, this is a place to re-imagine what work could look like and learn how it can be done. \;\n \;\nRegular Rate: $75  \;\n \;\nStudent: $35 \;\n \;\nREGISTER: Eventbrite \;\n \;\nConnect with us on Facebook (fowpdx)\, Twitter (@fowpdx)\, or Em ail (fowpdx@gmail.com).\n\nTags: agile\, responsive\, lean\, change\, de sign-thinking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475609 URL:http://fowpdx.com SUMMARY:Future of Work Conference LOCATION:SellerEngine: 133 SE Madison St.\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190718T030316Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190810T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190810T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190718T030316Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190718T030316Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475894 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to take your projects to the Next Level \;\nPractical\, Hands-on Training for Scrum \;\n \;\nJoin us for a n all day Scrum workshop on August 10th\, 2019\; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP\, a Scrum Master &\; Agile Coach/Traine r from Intel. \;\nOur world is changing fast. Markets and consumers a re demanding faster\, cheaper and better products. Demands for quicker t urnaround on new product development and innovation have only increased. How do companies like Google\, Yahoo\, Amazon\, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques\, in particular they utilize scrum to manage their projects. \;\nScrum has the power to transform project manageme nt across every industry\, every business\, and even across your persona l life. By using Scrum\, you’ll become more agile\, discovering how to r eact more quickly and respond more accurately to the inevitable change t hat comes your way. By staying focused\, collaborating\, and communicati ng with customers and your team\, you can accomplish what truly needs to be done — successfully. \;\n \;\nCome get a taste of the future o f project management and learn about the Scrum process. \;\nThis one day classroom training with exercises will cover the material from scrum introduction certification class and Product Owner role in the Scrum Pr ocess. \;\n \;\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \;\nLearn about the Scrum P rocess. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master is responsible for. Come away with insights on how to manage your next project \;\n \; \nBENEFITS \;\n * Retain more information because of our unique ha nds-on approach\; based on the latest research into brain science \;\ n * Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and kno wledgeable instructors \;\n * Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) \;\n * Inc rease your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace \;\n * Network with people from Intel Corporation and other software companies \;\n \;\nWHO SHOULD COME? \;\nPeople whose work is co mpleted through projects and through teams\; Engineers\, Software Engine ers\, Marketing Professionals\, Project Managers\, Program Managers\, Bu siness Executives\, Technology Professionals\, Students in MBA or underg rad business and engineering programs. \;\n \;\nSPEAKER'S CAREER A CCOMPLISHMENTS \;\n * Product\, Brand\, and Marketing Management i n diverse range of markets and industries\, with P&\;L responsibiliti es up to $100 million annual sales. \;\n * Quick Learner of new in dustries/product offerings with results-oriented achievements. Created e xcitement around a static accessories category in condensed time frame. Created full line of support\, educational\, training\, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 2 4 months. \;\n * Program management for multiple high tech/electro nic development projects\, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales. 3\;\n * Combine demonstrated product management leadership experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfortable delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers. \;\n * Uniquely skilled at fo stering new ideas\, building successful cross-functional teams\, and nur turing a culture of consumer-driven product development and user experie nce innovation. Experience working in and managing cross-functional\, cr oss-division\, cross-geographic and multicultural sales\, marketing and engineering organizations. \;\nInternational program management\, sou rcing\, engineering\, OEM/ODM management/development experience. Oversea s work assignments in EU and Asia with extended stay in Asia. \;\n 3\;\nSUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS \;\n * PMP\, Project Management Professional\, Project Management Institute \;\n * PSM\, Professi onal Scrum Master\, Scrum.org \;\n * CSM\, CSPO\, Certified Scrum Master\, Certified Scrum Product Owner\, Scrum Alliance \;\n * CSP \, Certified Scrum Professional\, Scrum Alliance \;\n \;\nCERTIFIC ATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING \;\nThis workshop is meant to introduce prof essionals and students to the Scrum methodology\, though the material we cover will give you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org /. Our students have gone on to take this test after the event\, and pas sed. \;\n \;\nPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS \;\nBy attending t his workshop you’ll receive professional development units (PDU). They a re for professionals looking to maintain Project Management Institute (P MI)- certified credentials. \;\nEligible PDUs: 8 PMP PDUs \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL FOR AUDIENCE \;\nSW Engineers: eXtreme Programming\, T est Driven Development\, Pair Programming\, Project Managers: Bridging t he Gap between Project Management and Scrum \;\n \;\nADDITIONAL BE NEFITS? \;\nFor further information: please contact Heber Michaels\, heber.michaels@gmail.com or our team at ibeafoundation@gmail.com\n\nTags : agile\, scrum\, agile training\, project management\, Project Manager\ , IT project management\, software development\, tech\, tech companies\, kanban\, lean\, Team Development\, professional training\, intel\, prod uct development\, business manager\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250475894 URL:http://bit.ly/professionalscrumpdx19 SUMMARY:Professional Scrum Training LOCATION:NedSpace: 707 SW Washington St\, 11th Floor\, Portland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191005T175020Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191115T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191115T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191005T175020Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191005T175020Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476305 DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive\, instructor-led simulation is a high -impact\, energetic way to accelerate understanding\, involvement\, and acceptance of DevOps and Agile\, Lean\, ITIL® best practice in your orga nization. It helps accelerate the adoption of DevOps across the enterpri se\, while successfully turning DevOps opponents into advocates. By help ing to clearly communicate the DevOps case for change\, it creates share d understanding and commitment towards Development and Operations workin g together as a high-performing team. This unique experiential learning approach causes breakthrough understanding and transforms learning into an engaging\, fun\, and memorable shared experience. \;\n \;\nHOW IT WORKS \;\n \;\nThe DevOps simulation experience is a role-based workshop\, focused on the software development and deployment lifecycle . The simulation is highly realistic\, and leverages game dynamics to em power cross-functional teams with a shared vision of successful DevOps p ractices. Participants from a variety of disciplines are immersed into a simulated environment whereby they are challenged to release new produc ts while internal and external forces continually change. This realistic approach delivers a level of tension and excitement that creates an ‘A- HA!’ moment for all involved. \;\n \;\nWHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE \ ;\n \;\nAccelerated understanding of the benefits of DevOps best prac tice to large audiences \;\n \;\nRapid familiarization with DevOps terminology and Agile\, Lean and ITIL v3 processes \;\n \;\nUnder standing of how DevOps best practice can facilitate alignment of IT to b usiness objectives \;\n \;\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices that can be executed with immediate effect \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: devops\, agile\, lean\, software development\, Service Delivery\, itil\, technol ogy\, tech\, automation\, DevSecOps\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250476305 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devops-training-with-simulation-portland -tickets-64652373991 SUMMARY:DevOps Training with Simulation Portland LOCATION:University of Portland (West Side campus): 15220 NW Laidlaw Rd.\ , Portland OR 97229 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191216T211714Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200114T123000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200114T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191216T211714Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191216T211714Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476518 DESCRIPTION:Startup Magic .Live is a 1/2 day workshop for entrepreneurs l ead by serial entrepreneur and lead mentor from Google's Launchpad Accel erator Chris Heuer. Leveraging his insights from over two decades of adv ising\, consulting and mentoring startups around the world\, this worksh op will teach you secrets that improve your chances for startup success. \;\n \;\nJoin us to learn the 10 essential pieces of magic that w ill differentiate you and your startup from the thousands of others vyin g for attention from potential cofounders\, investors\, customers and ea rly supporters. Work with Chris to improve the foundation upon which you will build your startup and begin serving customers. \;\n \;\n\n\ nTags: startups\, early stage\, workshop\, seed stage\, lean\, mentorshi p\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476518 URL:https://startupmagic.live/ SUMMARY:Startup Magic .Live LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200107T191404Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200402T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200402T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200107T191404Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200107T191404Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476642 DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive\, instructor-led simulation is a high -impact\, energetic way to accelerate understanding\, involvement\, and acceptance of DevOps and Agile\, Lean\, ITIL® best practice in your orga nization. It helps accelerate the adoption of DevOps across the enterpri se\, while successfully turning DevOps opponents into advocates. By help ing to clearly communicate the DevOps case for change\, it creates share d understanding and commitment towards Development and Operations workin g together as a high-performing team. This unique experiential learning approach causes breakthrough understanding and transforms learning into an engaging\, fun\, and memorable shared experience. \;\n \;\nHOW IT WORKS \;\n \;\nThe DevOps simulation experience is a role-based workshop\, focused on the software development and deployment lifecycle . The simulation is highly realistic\, and leverages game dynamics to em power cross-functional teams with a shared vision of successful DevOps p ractices. Participants from a variety of disciplines are immersed into a simulated environment whereby they are challenged to release new produc ts while internal and external forces continually change. This realistic approach delivers a level of tension and excitement that creates an ‘A- HA!’ moment for all involved. \;\n \;\nWHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE \ ;\n \;\nAccelerated understanding of the benefits of DevOps best prac tice to large audiences \;\n \;\nRapid familiarization with DevOps terminology and Agile\, Lean and ITIL v3 processes \;\n \;\nUnder standing of how DevOps best practice can facilitate alignment of IT to b usiness objectives \;\n \;\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices that can be executed with immediate effect\n\nTags: devops\, itsm\, itil\, a gile\, lean\, technology\, culture\, team building\, portland\, it\, sof tware development\, operations\, tech\, oregon\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250476642 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devops-training-with-simulation-portland -tickets-88608567611 SUMMARY:DevOps Simulation Workshop LOCATION:University of Portland (Bethany Campus): 15220 NW Laidlaw Rd. S uite 230\, Portland OR 97229 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR