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:20110313T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20111106T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T195259Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110523T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110523T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T185418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460613 DESCRIPTION:Startup Lessons Learned 2011 is the sequel to last year's ina ugural event\, which brought together nearly 400 entrepreneurs and execu tives interested in building and supporting lean startups. The goal for this event is to give practitioners and students of the lean startup me thodology the opportunity to hear insights from leaders in embracing and deploying the core principles of the lean startup methodology. The day- long event will feature a mix of panels and talks focused on the key cha llenges and issues that technical and market-facing people at startups n eed to understand in order to succeed in building successful lean startu ps. \;\n \;\nConfirmed Speakers Include: \;\nEric Ries\, The Le an Startup (@ericries) \;\nBrad Smith\, President and CEO\, Intuit (@ IntuitInc) \;\nMitch Kapor (@mkapor) \;\nSteve Blank (@sgblank) 3\;\nSuneel Gupta\, VP Product\, Groupon (@guptathink) \;\nDrew Houst on\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Dropbox (@drewhouston) \;\nClara Shih\, Fou nder and CEO\, Hearsay Social (@clarashih) \;\nJanice Fraser\, Lean U ser Experience Residency (@clevergirl) \;\nManuel Rosso\, Founder\, Food on the Table (@manuelrosso) \;\nDave Binetti\, Founder and CEO\, Votizen (@dbinetti) \;\nRoy Bahat\, President\, IGN Entertainment (@ roybahat) \;\nPascal-Louis Perez\, VP Engineering and CTO\, Wealthfro nt (@pascallouis) \;\nTim McCoy\, Dir\, Integrated Product Developmen t\, Cooper (@seriouslynow) \;\nJeff Gothelf\, Dir of User Experience\ , TheLadders.com (@jboogie) \;\nJosh Seiden\, Program Dir\, LUXr NYC (@jseiden) \;\nZach Larson\, Entrepreneur/Former CPO\, SideReel (@zac hlarson) \;\nTony Ford\, Dir of Engineering\, IGN Entertainment (@ton y4d)\n\nTags: startup\, lean startup\, epdx:group=771\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460613 URL:http://www.otbc.org/node/1360 SUMMARY:Startup Lessons Learned Simulcast - Beaverton LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T181049Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110523T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110523T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T185429Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460619 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the signup page for the Portland Startup Lessons L earned simulcast. We'll all be getting together to watch the Startup Les son Learned conference at the Portland State Business Accelerator at SW Corbett &\; SW Meade starting at 9 am. \;\n \;\nPlease register here so we know how many people to expect. Note: your name\, company a nd email address will be provided to the conference organizers (Eric Rie s). We won't send you any spam or share your information with others.&# 13\;\n \;\nPlease use the driving directions on the PSU Business Acce lerator website to find our location: http://www.psba.pdx.edu/drivingdir ections \;\nThe Portland State Business Accelerator is PSU's technolo gy business incubator. Since 2004 the Business Accelerator has worked wi th 50 emerging technology companies. The Business Accelerator provides h ands-on development support\, a dynamic entrepreneurial community\, conn ections to Oregon universities and plug and play space for bioscience\, IT / software and cleantech startups.\n\nTags: startup\, lean startup\, epdx:group=761\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460619 URL:http://sll2011portland.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:Startup Lessons Learned Simulcast - Downtown LOCATION:PSU Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland OR 9720 1 US SEQUENCE:2 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:20141023T171418Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141023T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141023T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141023T171418Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T225453Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467217 DESCRIPTION:Speaker Bio: \;\n \;\nMichael Kelley Harris is an activ e developer\, Scrum/Agile coach &\; trainer. He has 20+ years of soft ware development experience in roles including software engineer\, archi tect\, manager\, director\, consultant\, trainer\, and coach. 12+ years of direct experience with Scrum values\, principles\, and practices\, i ncluding the full suite of Agile engineering practices from Extreme Prog ramming. He also uses the Lean Startup perspective to help innovators\, investors\, and development teams validate products &\; features. Ke lley is a CST\, CSP\, CSPO\, CSM\, CSD with the Scrum Alliance and has Three patents. He has trained and coached hundreds of people in Scrum &a mp\; Agile principles &\; practices\, in the US\, Canada\, Europe\, a nd India. \;\nYou can view Kelley's CSM training schedule: http://w ww.sourcecell.com/calendar.html \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, lean startup\, scrum\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467217 URL:http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Agile-Scrum-Meetup-Group/events/208070 032/ SUMMARY:Agile Meetup - Combining Agile With Lean Startup Practices LOCATION:ISITE Design New Meeting Room!: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland Oregon 97209 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141114T155524Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141114T155524Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141114T155524Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467362 DESCRIPTION:CoFoundersLab Matchup Portland is aimed at helping entreprene urs find co-founders\, advisers &\; interns and to build strong\, cor e founding teams. \;\n \;\nGet started networking now with a poten tial core team member by creating a free profile on CoFoundersLab.com.&# 13\;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n 6:00: Entrepreneur Check-In \;\n 6:15 - 6:30: Brief Intro from CoFoundersLab \;\n 6:30 - 7:15: Round Table In tros \;\n 7:15 – 8:30: General Networking \;\n 8:30: End of Matchu p \;\n \;\nFood &\; Drink Provided $10 \;\nCoFoundersLab Pro Members - Attend this event for FREE! \;\n \;\n***Before attendin g\, please be sure to: \;\n \;\n• Create a free profile on CoFound ersLab.com \;\nhttps://www.cofounderslab.com/ \;\n \;\n• Browse CoFoundersLab.com for other entrepreneurs by filtering in the Advanced Search under Community Affiliation >\; Events >\; CoFoundersLab Matc hup - Portland \;\n \;\n• Download the free CoFoundersLab mobile a pp in the iTunes app store. \;\n \;\n• Share this event on your so cial channels to help get the word out. Your next core team member may b e in your networks! \;\n \;\nSuggested tweet: \;\n \;\nI'm building my founding #startup team @CoFoundersLab Matchup #Portland Thur s 11/20 6:00PM @StarveUps Join me: http://ow.ly/E7umo \;\n \;\nThi s matchup is an official event of Global Entrepreneurship Week! \;\ n\n\nTags: business\, startup\, Business Entrepreneur Networking\, co-fo under\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurship\, Entrepreneur Matchmaking\, Int ernet Technology\, lean startup\, Startup Business\, Startup Pitching\, Startup Ventures\, technology startups\, Web Startups\, Web Technology\, Women Entrepreneur\, mentoring\, Intern\, Startup Team Building\, Start up Fundraising\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467362 URL:http://www.meetup.com/CoFoundersLab-Matchup-Portland/events/218617009 / SUMMARY:CoFoundersLab Matchup Portland LOCATION:Starve Ups Garage: 331 NE Hancock St\, Portland\, OR OR 97212 US SEQUENCE:1 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:20161103T234159Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161109T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161109T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161103T234159Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161103T234159Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471069 DESCRIPTION: TripGrid returns to talk about changes they have made over t he last year. Every week we have a new local entrepreneur building an am azing company here in Portland. They give a short presentation followed up with a great Q&\;A session where you get to ask questions and ask about the real challenges and triumphs behind the business.  As always w e welcome everyone interested in startups and founders building great co mpanies here in Portland. Come and check it out and bring a friend.  Joi n us online on the 1MC PDX Startup Slack channel. \n\nTags: meetup:event =235224641\, meetup:group=1-Million-Cups-Portland\, small business\, mar keting\, professional development\, new technology\, professional networ king\, business strategy\, entrepreneurship\, entrepreneur networking\, small business owners\, women's business networking\, startup businesses \, lean startup\, technology startups\, internet startups\, executive co aching\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471069 URL:http://www.meetup.com/1-Million-Cups-Portland/events/235224641/ SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Portland - Portland 1 Million Cups LOCATION:Portland State Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave.\, Port land OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161219T163651Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170104T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170104T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161219T163651Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161219T163651Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471200 DESCRIPTION: Our Holiday Hiatus is over. Come meet Cannabis Connect the & quot\;Etsy of Cannabis"\;  Every week we have a new local entreprene ur building an amazing company here in Portland. They give a short prese ntation followed up with a great Q&\;A session where you get to ask q uestions and ask about the real challenges and triumphs behind the busin ess.  As always we welcome everyone interested in startups and founders building great companies here in Portland. Come and check it out and bri ng a friend.  Join us online on the 1MC PDX Startup Slack channel. \n\nT ags: meetup:event=235482621\, meetup:group=1-Million-Cups-Portland\, sma ll business\, marketing\, professional development\, new technology\, pr ofessional networking\, business strategy\, entrepreneurship\, entrepren eur networking\, small business owners\, women's business networking\, s tartup businesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, internet startu ps\, executive coaching\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50471200 URL:https://www.meetup.com/1-Million-Cups-Portland/events/235482621/ SUMMARY:Portland 1 Million Cups: Meet Cannabis Connect LOCATION:Portland State Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave.\, Port land OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170110T201102Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170208T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170208T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170110T201102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170110T201102Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471315 DESCRIPTION:It's Portland Startup Week (February 6-10)! And it's become a bit of a Startup Week tradition to revisit some of our amazing Portland startup community events from yesteryear — like Portland Lunch 2.0.  So … Can we buy lunch? Join Portland Lunch 2.0 sponsor StackPath and the re st of our community at CENTRL Office for a bite to eat\, seeing old frie nds\, and meeting new folks in our community. Please mark your calendars and plan to be there!\n\nTags: meetup:event=236824623\, meetup:group=Po rtland-Lunch-2-0\, new technology\, professional networking\, startup bu sinesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, internet startups\, pdxs tartupweek\, startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, free\, lunch\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471315 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/236824623/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland Startup Week Lunch 2.0 LOCATION:Centrl Office: 1355 NW Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170418T214946Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170503T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170503T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170418T214946Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170418T214946Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471800 DESCRIPTION:Acquiring customers for our SaaS companies is arguably one of the most difficult challenges we face. We need to figure it out what wo rks and what doesn't work\, and we need to do it before the money runs o ut. In this Meetup we'll discuss: • The marketing strategies that are wo rking for us\, and the ones that didn't. • Lessons we learned taking our products to market. • Paid vs organic marketing channels: which ones ar e best for every stage of growth. • How we've identified our most profit able market segments and how we're providing value to them. • Social med ia\, search engine marketing\, PR and advertising. Pros and cons of each channel\, and which ones are right for us. Coffee\, tea and draft beer will be provided. Come hang out with other SaaS founders and share your story!\n\nTags: meetup:event=239042575\, meetup:group=Portland_SaaS\, op en source\, software development\, new technology\, internet professiona ls\, Web Technology\, technology\, mobile technology\, entrepreneurship\ , mobile development\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, computer prog ramming\, internet startups\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250471800 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland_SaaS/events/239042575/ SUMMARY:Portland SaaS Founders - Customer Acquisition Strategies for SaaS LOCATION:US Custom House / WeWork: 220 NW 8th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170914T162427Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170914T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170914T162427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472501 DESCRIPTION:We're all faced with the challenge of creating an awesome sof tware product for our customers. A big part of this is having a highly f unctional software development team.   In this Meetup we'll discuss: • W hen to develop software in-house versus outsourcing or partnering with a nother software platform. Some SaaS companies utilize a mix of in-house and outsourced developers. We'll brainstorm various possible approaches. • How do you train new developers?  What approaches have been successfu l and what has been a dismal failure? - Does it make sense to hire senio r developers only or a mix of junior and senior developers? • Team / pro ject organization - Do you do daily standups? How do your organize sprin ts? How are deadlines established and by whom? Is your team in the same office or are some remote? What tools do you use (Slack\, Trello\, etc.) ? With all of the bugs\, feature requests\, UI overhauls\, when do you s hip updates to the product? • Communication and transparency - How do yo u speak to the rest of the team in a language everyone understands? Do y ou hold weekly/bi-weekly meetings to announce progress? How do you showc ase new features to clients? Coffee\, tea and draft beer will be provide d. Come hang out with other SaaS founders and share your story! If there 's more on this topic you would like to discuss\, send us a message and we'll try and get it added to the agenda.\n\nTags: meetup:event=24334639 6\, meetup:group=Portland_SaaS\, open source\, software development\, ne w technology\, internet professionals\, Web Technology\, technology\, mo bile technology\, entrepreneurship\, mobile development\, startup busine sses\, lean startup\, computer programming\, internet startups\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472501 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland_SaaS/events/243346396/ SUMMARY:Portland SaaS Founders - Developing high functioning software tea ms for SaaS LOCATION:US Custom House / WeWork: 220 NW 8th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180326T163230Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180403T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180403T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180326T163230Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005922Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473482 DESCRIPTION:It's Portland Startup Week 2018 (https://portland.startupweek .co/)! Come have lunch on WeWork with other creators and maybe fill out your submission for the Creator Awards (https://creatorawards.wework.com /) to be held in San Francisco May 10th! More than $350\,000 will be up for grabs. We are looking for community orgs\, startups\, artists &\; others with innovative projects in Portland to get on the stage.\n\nTag s: meetup:event=249122405\, meetup:group=Portland-Lunch-2-0\, new techno logy\, professional networking\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, tec hnology startups\, internet startups\, pdxstartupweek\, startup\, startu ps\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, lunch\, wework\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250473482 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/249122405/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland "Creator" Lunch 2.0: WeWork Pioneer Place LOCATION:WeWork Pioneer Place: 700 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Portland OR 972 04 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T073411Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181007T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181007T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T073411Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T073411Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474275 DESCRIPTION:Let's spend the late morning sun(?) talking about Agile-inspi red and other topics that shake loose from our minds. We'll spend the fi rst few minutes gathering discussion ideas\, then roll right into the sm ooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. New to Lean Coffee? It's a grea t way to have real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of ag ile\, lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here' s the template: Step 1: Everybody writes down proposed topics on stickie s\, placing them in the center of the table. Take as much time as needed \, but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is ready). S tep 2: Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a flavour fo r the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). Step 3: Each person gets a small number of votes which they indicate by marking the voted-fo r sticky with their sharpie (all votes on one\, one across many\, howeve r you feel). Step 4: The top stickies are placed in the ToDo column\, or dered by the stickies with the most votes at the top. Step 5: Each of th ese stickies are discussed for 5 minutes\, most votes first. The facilit ator takes a quick "\;Cesar"\; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five -minute timer\, and she moves on for three more minutes if the discussio n still has majority interest. When complete\, move the sticky over to t he Done column. Rinse and repeat. Step 6: wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you most enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/ cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event=twlrjmyxnbkb\, meetup:group=Portland-Lean-C offee-and-Drinks\, software development\, scrum\, agile project manageme nt\, kanban\, lean startup\, new product development: software & tech\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474275 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lean-Coffee-and-Drinks/events/2477470 00/ SUMMARY:Portland Lean Coffee and Drinks - High Church of Lean Coffee LOCATION:Palio Dessert & Espresso House: 1996 SE Ladd Ave\, Portland OR 9 7214 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T005613Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T005613Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005942Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474531 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. Speakers Impacting Product Develop ment with Net Promoter Score &\; Customer DataCamila Morrison\, Produ ct Manager As a product manager\, you may have different types of feedba ck and data from product users/customers. Some of that could be Net Prom oter Score (NPS) results\, e-commerce data\, community media verbatims\, or other survey information. Learn what’s going on with NPS and other c ustomer data to look at it from a product use perspective. Then see how to translate that into making changes to your product to better connect with customers\, improve your value proposition\, and make more revenue. Camila Morrison is a product manager in tech who has worked across a va riety of areas in product management from concept/market/UX roles to man aging a team in the development arena. Also in her experience\, is runni ng a Net Promoter System to drive improvements across the customer produ ct lifecycle. She was in marketing management for companies that include d utility control center software. Her background includes leading marke ting research projects for tech\, utility\, transportation\, ad/media\, healthcare\, retail\, tourism\, and non-profit industries. --- The Produ ct Manager Career LifecycleMike Kruse\, Product Manager After spending m any years as a product manager in both large and small organizations\, M ike would like to share the application of a tool we use in our day job to our career. Mike began in software development and fell into the prod uct manager role – initially informally and then formally. He has worked in a number of B2B and B2C markets including graphics processors\, netw orking systems\, digital media\, educational software and currently fint ech. One item on his bucket list is to master all 37 activities on the P ragmatic framework or to visit all 50 states in the US. Mike is also one of the ProductCamp Portland co-founders\, an annual product management un-conference that began in 2012. It provides him with the opportunity t o create a new product every year and in doing so\, apply a wide range o f product management skills that he rarely gets to exercise.\n\nTags: me etup:event=255646134\, meetup:group=ProductTank_Portland\, product desig n\, technology\, user experience\, agile project management\, startup bu sinesses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product managem ent\, ux design\, new product development: software & tech\, product man agement\, product marketing\, technology startups\, internet startups\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474531 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/255646134/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - November ProductTank PDX LOCATION:Vacasa: 926 NW 13th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T235221Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190111T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190111T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T235221Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T235221Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474774 DESCRIPTION:Has traffic or location prevented you from joining an agile d iscussion group? Not close to PDX or SEA? Then a virtual "\;pub lunc h"\; may be the answer! This agile lunch discussion is a collaborati ve effort between Seattle and Portland agile minds\, and we're hoping it won't stop there.TIps: The event is held on a zoom conference line. We' ve learned using video is best\, and you might consider your environment before joining -- find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted or feel self conscious. We're monitoring chat as a back channel\, so if you can't find a spot in the discussion\, add your question or comment in c hat and our hosts will try to work it in. **This weeks topic:**Creating an agile culture: Is your New Year’s resolution to help your workplace f eel/be more agile? Are you wondering what even IS an agile workplace cul ture? How do you build one\, what tools do you use? How do you know IF y ou’ve got an agile culture? Once you’ve got it\, how do you keep it roll ing? Taking our queues\, as usual\, from the manifesto about creating a culture that supports “uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it.” Let’s discuss what not only make thi s possible but inevitable and where helping others do the same is the or der of the day. Join us to share what’s worked\, what you long for that is missing in your culture and any other thoughts that spring to mind wh en you think “Agile Culture.” Connect with us via Zoom!Zoom Link: https: //zoom.us/j/674417247\n\nTags: meetup:event=257837996\, meetup:group=Agi lePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme program ming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agil e testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coachin g\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474774 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2578 37996/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Creatin g an agile culture LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190111T182520Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190113T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190113T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190111T182520Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190111T182520Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474814 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a "\;Create Your Vision Board"\; session to start the new year! A Vision Board (aka dream board\, treasure map\, action board…) is a collage of images\, pictures\, and affirmations of o ne’s intentions and visions for the future\, designed to serve as a sour ce of inspiration and motivation. As a friend put it\, “It’s a way of al igning intention with attention.” Get your hands on your goal setting. C reating a Vision Board is a perfect activity whether you’re seeking some thing new in your life (job\, living situation\, relationship\, etc.)\, or want to put what you have in a better balance\, or want to have fun s etting goals for what comes next! Diana Larsen will give a context for s et up\, offer a few words of guidance\, and supply materials including m agazines to cut up\, images already clipped\, the best glue\, some blank poster boards\, and a few past boards as examples. There will be a bask et for donations to help with materials expenses. You will bring:1) your own scissors for cutting paper (necessary)2) a couple of magazines that capture your interest (optional) Note: Photo and graphic filled materia ls work better than text heavy ones.3) a poster board or cardboard for c ollaging (also optional) Note: In addition to posters\, you can turn lef tover heavy cardboard shoeboxes into effective reminders (and storage!) through collage. Also blank books.4) your preferred snacks and a sack lu nch to help your inspiration and sustain your energy. We’ll have room fo r about 12-14 people. For more information about Vision Boarding\, check out https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Vision-Board. Also a search on Visio n Board images will bring up many examples. Yours doesn’t need to look l ike any of them. If you aren't going to be able to make it\, please upda te your RSVP so that we know how many to expect. Parking:Use the Gotham Building Parking lot on the corner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. Bui lding Entry:Entry to the building is best through the door by Little Got ham Coffee. We'll have someone meeting on time attendees at the door. Fo r those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there will be directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. Weather Policy:Cancellations will be posted on M eetUp and Calagater 3 hours before event time. We will not have the even t in ice\, or snowy conditions. Percipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this event. Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opportunities for improvement and success fully implement meaningful changes. That means more efficient processes\ , shored-up controls\, a technology solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They have helped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate complex projects by truly understanding busine ss needs and defining up front what success will look like.\n\nTags: mee tup:event=257848426\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project manag ement\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\ , computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250474814 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2578 48426/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Create Your 2019 Vision Bo ard LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190103T233656Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190103T233656Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190103T233656Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474764 DESCRIPTION:TBD -Happy 2019! We are still sorting logistics on speakers. We have a time and a place\, let's make this happen. More details soon. :)\n\nTags: meetup:event=257760642\, meetup:group=FailPDX\, entrepreneur ship\, entrepreneur networking\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, tec hnology startups\, internet startups\, fail\, startup\, startups\, entre preneur\, entrepreneurs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50474764 URL:https://www.meetup.com/FailPDX/events/257760642/ SUMMARY:FailPDX - Fail Talks LOCATION:Cloudability: 334 Northwest 11th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190117T234413Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190201T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190201T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190117T234413Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190117T235500Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474865 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/258 102491/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\nHow do you define trus t? When organizational culture fosters trust\, what does that look like and how does it benefit the org? When trust is missing\, what are the co nsequences? Why is it critical for executives and development teams to h ave relationships based on trust and how do we go about establishing and fostering trust between the two? Regardless of how you define trust\, i t’s a critical pillar in thriving\, innovative organizations. Join in th e discussion and offer your experience\, musings\, or ideas. Everyone is invited. You are always welcome within our community of practice. Pleas e join us at Ringlers Pub for great food\, great conversation\, and good beer. **Note:** Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagator a t least 3 hours before event time. We will not have the event in ice\, o r snowy conditions.\n\nTags: meetup:event=258102491\, meetup:group=Agile PDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programmi ng\, scrum\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agil epdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474865 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch - Trust Between Executives and Developers LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190204T210646Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190208T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190208T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190204T210646Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190204T211037Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474990 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/258628474/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please upd ate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\n "\;Live from Agile Open Northwest - it's Virtual Pub Lunch!"\;Th is month we will join our virtual discussion from a session at the annua l Open Space conference of Agile Open Northwest http://www.agileopennort hwest.org/. This agile lunch discussion is a collaborative effort betwee n Seattle and Portland agile minds\, and we're hoping it won't stop ther e.Tips: The event is held on a zoom conference line. We've learned using video is best\, and you might consider your environment before joining -- find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted or feel self consci ous. We're monitoring chat as a back channel\, so if you can't find a sp ot in the discussion\, add your question or comment in chat and our host s will try to work it in. **This weeks topic:**Agile in Agencies: buildi ng an agile iterative process with in-house teams and stakeholders is a challenge. But how do you tackle the challenge of a client wanting to si gn a contract with specified cost\, scope\, and deadlines? The Agile Man ifesto states: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation. So wher e does the agile effort start in an agency. And can a grass-roots effort rise in such an eco-structure? Join us to share your stories and insigh ts\, as a developer\, manager\, or even end customer. Join in to spitbal l possible (and impossible) ideas\, and have fun! \n\nTags: meetup:event =258628474\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, t est driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, compute r programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250474990 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Agile i n Agencies LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190122T203801Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190214T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190214T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190122T203801Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T201154Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474892 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/258272777/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please upd ate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\n AgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile Facilit ators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a L ean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's and instruct ors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You'll be dial ing in from your desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Please j oin with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed atte ndees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the event. We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challenge s for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes early for cof fee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the same networkin g experience.\n\nTags: meetup:event=cvckqqyzdbsb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX -User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, scrum\, agile projec t management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean s tartup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\, agilpdx\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474892 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T230721Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190217T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190217T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T230721Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474905 DESCRIPTION: \;\n**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot : ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/ev ents/bxvdmqyzdbwb/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please updat e your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoi n us for coffee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to overcome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other topics we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in the North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to f acilitate discussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the Nor th and NE\, just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come out. \;\n \;\nWe'll spend the first few minutes gathering dis cussion ideas\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of the live ly chatter. \;\n \;\nIf you aren't going to be able to make it\, p lease update your RSVP so that we know how many to expect. \;\n \; \n**Parking:** \;\nUse the Gotham Building Parking lot on the corner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. \;\n \;\n**Building Entry:** \;\nEntry to the building is best through the door by Little Gotham Coff ee. We'll have someone meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there will be directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. \;\n \;\n**Weather Policy:** \;\nCancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours before event time. We wil l not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions. \;\n \;\n**Perc ipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this event.** Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opp ortunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful changes . That means more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a technolog y solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They have he lped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate complex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up front wha t success will look like. \;\n \;\n##**New to Lean Coffee?** \; \n \;\nIt's a great way to have real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of agile\, lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here's the format we'll follow: \;\n \;\n**Step 1: ** Everybody writes down proposed topics on stickies\, placing them in t he center of the table. Take as much time as needed\, but typically take s only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is ready). \;\n \;\n**Step 2:** Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a flavor for t he subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). \;\n \;\n**Step 3 :** Each person gets five votes which they indicate by marking the voted -for sticky with their Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want to discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss it\, mark it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. You can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. Each mark counts as one vote. \;\n \;\n**Step 4:** The t op vote-getting stickies are placed in the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies with the most votes at the top. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, Done and Lessons learned. \;\n \;\n** Step 5:** Each of these stickies are discussed for 5 minutes\, most vote s first. The facilitator takes a quick "\;Cesar"\; (thumbs up/do wn) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she moves on for three more minu tes if the discussion still has majority interest. When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and repeat. \;\n \;\n**S tep 6:** wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you m ost enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event=bxvd mqyzdbwb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software de velopment\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, tes t driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250474905 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T201344Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190217T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190217T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T201344Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T201510Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474952 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/257 682731/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for co ffee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to ove rcome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other topi cs we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in t he North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to facilitate d iscussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the North and NE\, just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come out.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe'll spend the first few minutes gathering discussion ide as\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. \;\n \;\nIf you aren't going to be able to make it\, please updat e your RSVP so that we know how many to expect. \;\n \;\n**Parking :** \;\nUse the Gotham Building Parking lot on the corner of N Page S t and N Borthwick Ave. \;\n \;\n**Building Entry:** \;\nEntry t o the building is best through the door by Little Gotham Coffee. We'll h ave someone meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, t here will be directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. \;\n \;\n**Weather Policy:** \;\nCancellations will be pos ted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours before event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions. \;\n \;\n**Percipio Consul ting Group is opening up their offices to host this event.** Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful changes. That mean s more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a technology solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They have helped many c ompanies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate complex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up front what success w ill look like. \;\n \;\n##**New to Lean Coffee?** \;\n \;\nI t's a great way to have real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss mat ters of agile\, lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechani cs\, here's the format we'll follow: \;\n \;\n**Step 1:** Everybod y writes down proposed topics on stickies\, placing them in the center o f the table. Take as much time as needed\, but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is ready). \;\n \;\n**Step 2:** Each t opic is briefly described by its writer to get a flavor for the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). \;\n \;\n**Step 3:** Each pe rson gets five votes which they indicate by marking the voted-for sticky with their Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want to discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss it \, mark it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. You can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. E ach mark counts as one vote. \;\n \;\n**Step 4:** The top vote-get ting stickies are placed in the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies wi th the most votes at the top. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, Done and Lessons learned. \;\n \;\n**Step 5:** E ach of these stickies are discussed for 5 minutes\, most votes first. Th e facilitator takes a quick "\;Cesar"\; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she moves on for three more minutes if the discussion still has majority interest. When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and repeat. \;\n \;\n**Step 6:** wr ap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you most enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event=bxvdmqyzdbwb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven de velopment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming \, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250474952 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T231819Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T231819Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T232409Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474907 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/258 138240/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nSo you’re lear ning Agile! You get excited because you discover something and bring it to work and - POOF - someone discards your ideas like they’re useless! O r someone comes to you and wants to “coach” you about what you “should” be doing in agile/scrum/Kanban teams. How do you share your most excitin g thoughts and receive the thoughts of others? Both Kat and Kathey (Kat’ s inner critic) will be presenting. Join Kat/Kathey on her journey from curious newby\, to “fake expert” to “Newby Thought Leader” and back agai n…and again. Kathey will discuss self-doubt\, blame\, living behind the walls of our assumptions. Using those defense mechanisms\, Kat will shar e how she has been able to rewrite some bad internal dialogs to develop channels that have allowed her to passionately share often valuable insi ght with those around her\, and to be recognized for doing so. She will also share her failures\, and how she was able to apply them differently in subsequent exchanges. (50 min with optional facilitated networking t o follow) **Key Results:** >\; Recognize what Agile Bullying is: when you see it and when you do it.>\; Learn some methods to deliver value or extract it from others without bullying.>\; Gather some tools that can help you self-brand and develop your own inner expert>\; Activiti es that can help you develop as a thought leader in your own skill exper tise>\; Hands-on coaching and networking exchange activity within smal l groups: Practice the skills we discuss and network with your agile com munity.>\; Laughter **Kat Daugherty's Bios:** Kat Daugherty is a pract icing Enterprise Transformation Agile Coach at Slalom Portland\, with 2k + LinkedIn followers and a cornucopia of speaking\, training\, publishin g and facilitation learning and accomplishments. She’s passionate about mentoring\, reconfirming our biases\, empathy-centric leadership\, and p ersonal branding. “Kathey Daugherty” is Kat’s inner critic who often won ders if she is really as good as those she views as more accomplished\, more intelligent\, smarter or better than she is at agile\, speaking\, a nd life in general. **Notice:** This meeting may be recorded. Also\, we will not hold the event during icy or snowy conditions. Cancellations wi ll be posted on MeetUp and Calagator 3 hours before event time.\n\nTags: meetup:event=258138240\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metr o\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project m anagement\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean star tup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474907 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Fakes & Bullies: Taming yo ur impostor syndrome to find your inner thought leader LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190206T015343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190222T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190222T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190206T015343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190206T015343Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474999 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/258 451821/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nWe've probably all been on teams that argued about the smallest possible things. Or pe rhaps a team where a key members didn't listen. And I'm sure you remembe r fondly that team that just seamed to click. Where curiosity was the no rm and you could safely bring your whole self. On Friday Feb 22 we'll ta lk about how to support a great team or help a hurting team by bringing in emotional intelligence (EQ). What can you do to optimize the emotiona l intelligence of the team itself? How can you coach individuals on the team about and with emotions? Join us on the Westside at lunchtime for w hat is sure to be an interesting and colorful discussion.\n\nTags: meetu p:event=258451821\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, so ftware development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project managem ent\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250474999 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Westside Cafe: H ow to optimize EQ in agile teams LOCATION:Nike Evergreen campus cafeteria: 20540 NW Evergreen Pkwy\, Hills boro OR 97124 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T231320Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190223T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190223T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T231320Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190123T231320Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474906 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/258 083478/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nA coding-fille d day focused on Conway's Game of Life. We will code in 1-hour iteration s\, with 15 minutes of retrospective and break. This is a safe place to experiment with code without deadlines and learn a trick or two! Yes\, i t’s woman-focused\, and everyone is welcome. Coderetreat is a self-organ izing international group of software developers who gather to help each other improve. Their website\, if you’d like to go right to the source\ , is coderetreat.org. Key practices we’ll be focusing on are problem-sol ving\, pairing\, and moving to TDD (Test Driven Development). You will b e pairing with new pairing partners all day long to help build your netw ork\, make new friends\, and learn what it’s like to pair with people wh o use different coding strategies than you do. And the Coderetreat team will be there to support you! If you learn one new thing that you can ta ke back to the office\, you have a win\, and so do we! We’ll also be sup porting you in understanding the importance of taking care of yourself w hile coding and strategies for attracting skills transfer opportunities. Come early and meet other attendees for a leisurely chat over coffee! M ore details and handouts will be posted as we near the event\, so watch this space and manage your RSVP so we have an accurate food and coffee h eadcount. This space is cozy\, so seats are limited.\n\nTags: meetup:eve nt=258083478\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, softwar e development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, compu ter programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250474906 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Woman-Focused Coderetreat LOCATION:Metal Toad: 522 SW 5th Ave Suite 400\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T195652Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190225T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190225T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T010027Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474950 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/258 499895/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\n \;\nIn Org anizing Genius\, Bennis declares that the age of the empowered individua l has ended: what matters now is "\;collaborative advantage"\; a nd the assembling of powerful teams. Drawing from six case studies that include Xerox's PARC labs\, the 1992 Clinton campaign\, and Disney anima tion studios\, Bennis and coauthor Patricia Biederman distill the charac teristics of successful collaboration\, showing how talent can be pooled and managed for greater results than any individual is capable of produ cing. Join us to talk about what Bennis’ insights on teams can tell us a bout practicing agile. Looking forward to discovering what our own colla borative discussion will uncover! We are so grateful to The Toffee Club for hosting us free of charge. Please enjoy a beverage and/or food to th ank them\, if you can!\n\nTags: meetup:event=258499895\, meetup:group=Ag ilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme progra mming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agi le testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coachi ng\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474950 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Book Club: Organi zing Genius LOCATION:The Toffee Club: 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland OR 97214 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T201242Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190301T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190301T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T201242Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T201242Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475140 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 111691/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAs organizatio ns scale\, they necessarily add personnel and processes. Change\, both g ood and bad\, is inevitable as we grow. But must this result in dilution of culture and loss of agility? How do we scale responsibly while seeki ng to preserve beneficial cultural ideals and principles\, tactfully cha llenge and improve the organization\, and maintain agility to thrive in a rapidly changing world? Join in the discussion and offer your experien ce\, musings\, or ideas. Everyone is invited. You are always welcome wit hin our community of practice. Please join us at Ringlers Pub for great food\, great conversation\, and good beer. Note: Cancellations will be p osted on MeetUp and Calagator at least 3 hours before event time. We wil l not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions.\n\nTags: meetup:event =259111691\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, t est driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, compute r programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250475140 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch - How t o preserve culture and agility as you scale LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T202045Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190308T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190308T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T202045Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190226T202259Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475145 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/259082129/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please upd ate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\n \;\nAgile Open Northwest held their annual Open Space conference in Portland this February. Our last lunch was live from AONW and there was a lot of curiosity\, even from attendees to hear more about what they mi ssed. Let's use this virtual lunch to hear stories\, insights\, and less ons learned from the conference. Join us if you missed the conference\, and more so - join us if you attended AONW\, and share your experience! See great coverage or blog posts elsewhere? Share links and further read ing in the chat\, too! This agile lunch discussion is a collaborative ef fort between Seattle and Portland agile minds\, and we're hoping it won' t stop there.Tips: The event is held on a zoom conference line. We've le arned using video is best\, and you might consider your environment befo re joining -- find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted or feel self conscious. We're monitoring chat as a back channel\, so if you can' t find a spot in the discussion\, add your question or comment in chat a nd our hosts will try to work it in. We hope to "\;see"\; you fo r a virtual lunch! Connect with us via Zoom!Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j /674417247\n\nTags: meetup:event=259082129\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User- Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scru m\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepd x\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475145 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: AONW 20 19 Road Trip Report LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190307T210343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190312T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190312T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190307T210343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190307T210343Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475207 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 448942/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming!Mob Programming is a sof tware development practice with many benefits - it raises code quality\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In pract ice it feels more like a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thor ough. The core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a si ngle problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyboard. Each mont h we'll explore different methods for learning to mob well and reaping t he rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your own team. Direct ions: The building you are looking for is on 2nd and Taylor (look for th e Starbucks on the ground floor). Take the escalators on the 2nd St. ent rance to the WTC Building One second floor lobby (ADA access: ground flo or elevator). Take an elevator to the 9th floor (press '9' outside the e levators and use the indicated cab). Follow signs to the Cayuse lobby an d sign in for the event. Facilitator Bio: Jeff Patterson is a software q uality engineer at Jama Software\, language agnostic\, quality evangelis t\, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code R etreat\, founded a peer group to support Community College CS students t ransferring to University\, and is often heard saying\, "\;Software is made of people!"\;\n\nTags: meetup:event=259448942\, meetup:group =AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme pro gramming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coa ching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047520 7 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Cayuse: 121 Southwest Salmon Street\, Suite 900\, Portland OR 97 204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T200009Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T200009Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T200815Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474951 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: : ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-M etro/events/258535682/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please u pdate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \; \nAgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile Facil itators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss al l things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's and instru ctors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You'll be di aling in from your desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed at tendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the event. We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challen ges for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes early for c offee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the same network ing experience.\n\nTags: meetup:event=cvckqqyzfbsb\, meetup:group=AgileP DX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programmin g\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile t esting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474951 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190228T043750Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190320T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190320T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190228T043750Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190228T043750Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475165 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 111522/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nWhile our tech -based companies are struggling to find the talent needed to grow a new creative economy\, our schools are still stuck in a 100-year-old model t hat was designed to produce workers for an industrial age. Students desp erately want to be a part of the future but many are struggling to under stand why they are even showing up to school each day. Here in Oregon\, we have the second worst graduation rate in the entire country. Some wou ld joke that we are the Mississippi of the West\, except that Mississipp i now has a higher graduation rate. Four years ago Innovate Oregon launc hed The Dayton Experiment\, in Dayton Oregon\, a rural community in Yamh ill County where two-thirds of the students live in poverty and a third of the students are Hispanic. This experiment explored what might happen if you took the agile mindsets\, skillsets\, and toolsets from our agil e community and partnered with a school district to re-imagine education . Might it be possible for an entire school district to transform from a traditional teaching institution into a dynamic learning organization\, one that unleashes the creative genius of their students? Today\, Dayto n has a 97% graduation rate and recently sent a student design team to b e showcased at MIT. It is inspiring agile cultural transformations in di stricts throughout the entire state. Thompson will be sharing the story of this journey and lessons that have been learned when bringing agile t o a complex ecosystem. These lessons have direct implications for compan ies seeking to scale agile within their organizations. Bio Thompson Morr ison is the Founder and Chief Evangelist for Innovate Oregon\, originall y a strategic initiative of the TAO Foundation. For 15 years he ran a so ftware company whose development teams embraced agile practices. He was on the Board of the TAO and chaired their strategy committee that led th e transformation of the organization from its earlier manifestation as t he SAO. He led the team from the TAO and PDC that developed a community- based economic development strategy for the software industry. He was a founding board member of the STEM Investment Council and co-authored Ore gon's STEM Investment Plan. He is also the co-founder of both TaborSpace and the Rosewood Initiative.\n\nTags: meetup:event=259111522\, meetup:g roup=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven developmen t\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 75165 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile Unbounded: re-imagin ing education LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190311T200624Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190311T200624Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190311T200624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475219 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 403430/ \;\n \;\nDo you believe great teams are the key to profita ble\, sustainable\, and joyful workplaces? If yes\, how do you get start ed? Your actions in the first few weeks can have a big impact on the ult imate results. \;\n \;\nJoin us for a 4th Friday discussion about starting up a new team. How do you form group norms\, establish clear go als\, and create an environment where everyone feels motivated to contri bute? If you've been part of a really good team start we'd love to hear from you. If you learned some startup lessons the hard way\, please come and help the rest of us avoid the same pain.\n\nTags: meetup:group=Agil ePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programm ing\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching \, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475219 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Westside Cafe: H ow to start a new agile team LOCATION:Nike Evergreen campus cafeteria: 20540 NW Evergreen Pkwy\, Hills boro OR 97124 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T184802Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190402T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190402T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T184802Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475325 DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at OTBC for a Portland Lunch 2.0… in Beavert on. It's all part of Portland Startup Week. (If you're in downtown Portl and\, it's just a quick trip on the MAX Blue Line to get out to the loca tion.) Space is limited Access: 1 minute walk from MAX. Alternatively - there is\, of course\, plenty of free parking. For parking: http://www.o tbc.org/directions For MAX: When you exit MAX you're facing Bogza coffee . We're in the brick building just beyond Bogza. Either way - use the bu ilding entrance on Rose Biggi Ave.\n\nTags: meetup:event=259391143\, mee tup:group=Portland-Lunch-2-0\, new technology\, professional networking\ , startup businesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, internet sta rtups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, startup\, startups\, pdxsw\, pdxs tartupweek\, Portland Startup Week\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250475325 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/259391143/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland Startup Week: OTBC Lunch 2.0 LOCATION:OregonTechnology Business Center: 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #260\ , Beaverton OR 97005 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063707Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063707Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063707Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474868 DESCRIPTION:As part of Portland Startup Week\, CENTRL Office will be invi ting the Portland startup community into their eastside location\, right at the bridgehead of the Burnside Bridge. Close enough for westsiders t o pop over for a bit. More details to follow.\n\nTags: meetup:event=2581 67925\, meetup:group=Portland-Lunch-2-0\, new technology\, professional networking\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, i nternet startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, startup\, startups\, f ree\, lunch\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474868 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/258167925/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland Startup Week: CENTRL Office Eastsid e Lunch 2.0 LOCATION:CENTRL Office Eastside: 329 NE Couch St\, Portland OR 97232 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T185011Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T185011Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190322T185011Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475326 DESCRIPTION:As part of Portland Startup Week\, CENTRL Office will be invi ting the Portland startup community into their eastside location\, right at the bridgehead of the Burnside Bridge. Close enough for westsiders t o pop over for a bit. More details to follow.\n\nTags: meetup:event=2581 67925\, meetup:group=Portland-Lunch-2-0\, new technology\, professional networking\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, i nternet startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, startup\, startups\, p dxsw\, pdxstartupweek\, Portland Startup Week\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250475326 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/258167925/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland Startup Week: CENTRL Office Eastsid e Lunch 2.0 LOCATION:CENTRL Office Eastside: 329 NE Couch St\, Portland OR 97232 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475292 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. ---Using Wireframes to Communicate Product VisionAmy King\, Software Product Manager at Digimarc Over the past year\, I learned how designing\, creating\, and sharing wireframes greatly facilitate communication both for the overall product vision tha t impacts multiple teams\, and prepping smaller product features for eng ineers. For product managers that did not have a graphics background lik e me\, "\;design"\; is an intimidating skill to tackle\, but one that is valuable when working with engineers\, designers\, and marketin g teams. In this presentation\, I will share:1) How I got started2) A co uple examples of how I used wireframes to align multiple teams to work t owards the same product vision3) Recommendations and pros/cons of differ ent wireframing software to help people get started Amy King is a softwa re product manager. she likes learning about different industries and ho w people use technology in their jobs\, then figure out how her team can build software to help people be more efficient with their work ---Supe rcharging User Engagement by Supporting Autonomy: Practical Motivation S cience for Product ManagersJahed Momand\, Head of Product Management at Conversa Health The talk of the town in theories of behavior change in t echnology center on centuries old behaviorism\, such as BJ Fogg's Behavi or Model or Nir Eyal's Hook Model. But\, what if you're trying to precip itate a user behavior that's complex? That happens over long time domain s? That isn't immediately rewardable? How do you support users in findin g the motivation to interact with your product\, when push notifications just won't do the trick? I'll talk about how we applied the science of motivation\, Edward Deci's self-determination theory\, to product design at Conversa Health\, for outsized gains in patient engagement\, retenti on\, and NPS. Jahed heads up the product team at Conversa Health\, an au tomated care management chatbot for health systems\, leading them to suc cessful A and B rounds of funding during his tenure. Before\, he led the product growth team at Zoomcare\, where he increased revenue and visits 240% over 18 rapid fire months\, leading up to their acquisition by Pea ce Health. Before that he worked with Dan Ariely of Predictably Irration al fame on applying behavioral economics to projects within Google\, and worked in the adtech industry applying behavioral science to ad units ( he's not proud of this work). Way before then\, he played poker professi onally for a few years after grad school\, where he completed an MS in P hysics at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign.\n\nTags: meetup :event=259938612\, meetup:group=ProductTank_Portland\, product design\, technology\, user experience\, agile project management\, startup busine sses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product management\ , ux design\, new product development: software & tech\, product managem ent\, product marketing\, technology startups\, internet startups\, pdxs w\, pdxstartupweek\, Portland Startup Week\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250475292 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/259938612/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - ProductTank Portland - April 2019 LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165051Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190405T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190405T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165051Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165051Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475334 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 994527/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nFrameworks suc h as Scrum are lightweight\, simple to understand\, and difficult to mas ter by design. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development consists of a handful of value statements along with twelve easy to comprehend princ iples and yet\, it sometimes seems as if we as individuals and teams may never "\;get there."\; How do we as individuals and teams conti nue to grow\, evolve\, and embrace Agile values? What successful strateg ies have you employed? What behaviors are beneficial? Are there metrics or other ways of measuring progress toward these ideals? Join in the dis cussion and offer your experience\, musings\, or ideas. Everyone is invi ted. You are always welcome within our community of practice. Please joi n us at Ringlers Pub for great food\, great conversation\, and good beer . Note: Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagator at least 3 hours before event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy co nditions.\n\nTags: meetup:event=259994527\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-G roup-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum \, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475334 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch - Journ ey and evolution of individuals and Agile teams LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210343Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475349 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 087586/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming!Mob Programming is a soft ware development practice with many benefits - it raises code quality\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In practi ce it feels more like a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thoro ugh. The core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a sin gle problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyboard. Each month we'll explore different methods for learning to mob well and reaping th e rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your own team. Directi ons: The building you are looking for is on 2nd and Taylor (look for the Starbucks on the ground floor). Take the escalators on the 2nd St. entr ance to the WTC Building One second floor lobby (ADA access: ground floo r elevator). Take an elevator to the 9th floor (press '9' outside the el evators and use the indicated cab). Follow signs to the Cayuse lobby and sign in for the event. Facilitator Bio: Jeff Patterson is a software qu ality engineer at Jama Software\, language agnostic\, quality evangelist \, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code Re treat\, founded a peer group to support Community College CS students tr ansferring to University\, and is often heard saying\, "\;Software i s made of people!"\;\n\nTags: meetup:event=260087586\, meetup:group= AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme prog ramming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, a gile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coac hing\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475349 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Cayuse: 121 Southwest Salmon Street\, Suite 900\, Portland OR 97 204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165827Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190411T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190411T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165827Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190324T165827Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475336 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 599634/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAgilePDX is pr oviding a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile Facilitators\, and Sc rum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss all things project \, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a Lean Coffee sty le event facilitated by experience Agile PM's and instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You'll be dialing in from yo ur desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed attendees. Feel fr ee to post questions to this meetup prior to the event. We welcome diver gent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challenges for groups f eedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes early for coffee clatch cha t and networking or stay 15 minutes for the same networking experience.\ n\nTags: meetup:event=cvckqqyzgbpb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Po rtland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agil e project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\ , lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475336 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210539Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190412T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190412T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210539Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190326T210539Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475350 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/260031767/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please upd ate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\n Missing out on roundtable discussions due to location? Try out this virt ual gathering. The topic this month is: Agile TransformationWhat do we t hink of\, when we hear these words? Do we view it as promises of high pe rforming teams and great business success? Or\, maybe the transform reac hes the entire company\, moving the change process from team to leadersh ip\, company culture\, and customer relationships. And while the 'Manife sto for Agile Software Development' was written by software developers\, we can distill its statement to all professions: "\;We are uncoveri ng better ways of X by doing it and helping others do it."\; Is this the core of an agile transformation? What are your thoughts? What have you experienced\, good or bad? Please join us and share your story and a sk questions of others. There are no sages on stages in this discussion\ , and your contribution will make our discussion richer. This is us\, sh aring our experiences\, and helping each other build on it. Connect with us via Zoom!Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/674417247 Photo by Danielle Ma cInnes (@dsmacinnes) on Unsplash.\n\nTags: meetup:event=260031767\, meet up:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, ext reme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven develo pment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, A gile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250475350 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Agile T ransformations LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T162652Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190417T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190417T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T162652Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T162652Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475406 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 205440/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nSome Agile met hodologies prescribe roles within a team. Then why can it be so hard som e times to get a team aligned and firing on all cylinders throughout the course of all sprints? This presentation will call out some areas to be aware of\, that we can sometimes overlook\, or be completely blind to w hen we start a project that is agile\, waterfall\, or hybrid. We will th en look at avenues to address these oversights to empower you and your t eam to better see and address how you can improve your team’s effectiven ess in building deliverables\, your organization\, and individual team m embers. Bio Kip Davis is the Principal at Deal With The Gap LLC. He has 25+ years professional experience in and across multiple functions from software &\; hardware support to Director of Marketing to PMO Manager \, to Product Manager\, and CRM Administrator\, among others. He has hel ped set up and manage Programs\, PMOs and Portfolios. He’s utilized agil e\, hybrid\, and waterfall methodologies as manager\, consultant\, contr actor\, and employee. He is a life-long learner and has an MBA degree\, with applicable certifications of Project Management Professional (PMP)\ , Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)\, Prosci Change Practitioner\, Illumeo Org anization Development Certification\, and Certified Business Architect ( CBA). Through extensive research and experience he has considered and co nceptually combined and bridged several relevant industry models and met hodologies and established an alignment framework which he uses to help individuals and organizations understand where they are in relation to t heir desired outcomes\, and what options they can take or create to bett er accomplish their goals. Notice: This meeting may be recorded.\n\nTags : meetup:event=260205440\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean sta rtup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250475406 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Aligning Your Team … Beyon d Pre-Defined Roles LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T163303Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190426T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190426T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T163303Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T163303Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475408 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 162501/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nWhere there ar e people\, there are conflicts. What do you do when the people around yo u are fighting? Shut the door? (Oh\, open office) Hope it will go away? (Please\, Please I've got a deadline) So\, how do you manage conflict be tween two people who aren't you? Join us April 26 to discuss constructiv e ways to think about\, work with and maybe even help resolve the confli ct around us.\n\nTags: meetup:event=260162501\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-Us er-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, s crum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testin g\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agil epdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475408 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Westside: Managi ng Conflict Between Two People that Aren't You. LOCATION:Nike Evergreen campus cafeteria: 20540 NW Evergreen Pkwy\, Hills boro OR 97124 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T163134Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190428T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190428T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190408T163134Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190421T190527Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475407 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 348182/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for co ffee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to ove rcome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other topi cs we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in t he North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to facilitate d iscussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the North and NE\, just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come out. W e'll spend the first few minutes gathering discussion ideas\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. If you aren't going to be able to make it\, please update your RSVP so that we know ho w many to expect. Parking:Use the Gotham Building Parking lot on the cor ner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. Building Entry:Entry to the buildi ng is best through the door by Little Gotham Coffee. We'll have someone meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there will be directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. Weather Policy:Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours bef ore event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions. Percipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this even t. Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful chan ges. That means more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a techno logy solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They have helped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate compl ex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up front what success will look like. New to Lean Coffee? It's a great way to hav e real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of agile\, lean a nd such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here's the format we'll follow: Step 1: Everybody writes down proposed topics on stickies \, placing them in the center of the table. Take as much time as needed\ , but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is ready). St ep 2: Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a flavor for the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). Step 3: Each person ge ts five votes which they indicate by marking the voted-for sticky with t heir Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want to discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss it\, mark it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. You can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. Each mar k counts as one vote. Step 4: The top vote-getting stickies are placed i n the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies with the most votes at the t op. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, Done and Lessons learned. Step 5: Each of these stickies are discussed for 5 min utes\, most votes first. The facilitator takes a quick "\;Cesar" \; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she moves on for three more minutes if the discussion still has majority interest. When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and repeat. St ep 6: wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you most enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event=bxvdmqy zgbcc\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software devel opment\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test d riven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer pro gramming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475407 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475539 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. --- Leveraging product principles to drive better decision makingAmi Murthy\, Head of Product - Mobile at eBay Classifieds Group at eBay Product principles can serve as a strong complement to the product vision and strategy. I will share examples of our product principles and how we have successfully used them as tools t o drive better and faster decisions. Ami Murthy is a product leader who is excellent at building teams that create experiences which millions of customers LOVE and USE on a daily basis. She has experience leading div erse\, global teams from product conceptualization to launch\, with a pr oven track record of building scalable customer-centric products includi ng 5-star apps\, a multi-million dollar mobile product\, and market-lead ing e-book solutions. She is adept at driving business results and has h elped companies like eBay\, Intel and Amazon grow their bottom line perf ormance. --- What can theater teach us about software deliveryDavid Van der Merwe\, Senior Product Manager at Radar I've been thinking about the similarities between software development and the process of producing theater for a while. My wife runs a theater company and I'm constantly p icking her brain about the creative process and theater production as a project that actually has a deadline (opening night). My hope is to shar e some learnings about this process and how it may apply to product mana gers when we need to deliver a full solution to a customer problem by a committed date. I'm currently a Sr. Product Manager working at RADAR bui lding privacy incident response management solutions. Like many pm's\, I grew into a product management role somewhat through circumstance\, som e curiosity\, and a desire to improve customer experiences. I was born a nd raised in South Africa and then immigrated to the US where I've worke d in web marketing\, and e-commerce solutions that served both b2b and b 2c enterprises for the last 20 years. --- Also\, thank you to our host\, Jama Software. And thank you to Opal for sponsoring the food. Check out their job postings here: Jama Software: https://www.jamasoftware.com/co mpany/careers/ Opal: http://jobs.workwithopal.com/apply/Vbraj5qtQV/Senio r-Product-Marketing-Manager\n\nTags: meetup:event=259938642\, meetup:gro up=ProductTank_Portland\, product design\, technology\, user experience\ , agile project management\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product management\, ux design\, new product dev elopment: software & tech\, product management\, product marketing\, tec hnology startups\, internet startups\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475539 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/259938642/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - ProductTank Portland - May 2019 LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T053010Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190503T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190503T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T053010Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T053010Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475521 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/261 027784/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAccording to the Scrum Guide\, the Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several w ays\, including: Ensuring that goals\, scope\, and product domain are un derstood by everyone on the Scrum Team as well as possible\;Finding tech niques for effective Product Backlog management\;Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items\;Underst anding product planning in an empirical environment\;Ensuring the Produc t Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value\;Unde rstanding and practicing agility\; and\,Facilitating Scrum events as req uested or needed. That said\, every Scrum Master and Product Owner are a unique person with a differing set of skills and experience. Scrum Mast ers may help to make sprint planning engaging\, or perhaps assist with S takeholder education. Maybe Product Owners have enlisted their Scrum Mas ters in helping the team focus on the product mission and vision. Produc t Owners could struggle with an over-eager Scrum Master constantly " \;improving"\; the backlog tool with new and changing configurations . Or perhaps your Product Owner is showing up in daily stand-ups\, askin g why something isn't done yet... What have you done as a Scrum Master t o assist - or perhaps mitigate an undesired impact - of your Product Own er? What have you\, Product Owner\, wished for in your Scrum Master? Bri ng your questions and your experience\, and share with your community! E veryone is invited. You are always welcome within our community of pract ice. Please join us at Ringlers Pub for great food\, great conversation\ , and good beer.\n\nTags: meetup:event=261027784\, meetup:group=AgilePDX -User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\ , scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile tes ting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, a gilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475521 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Scrum Master and Product O wner Relationship: Theory and Reality LOCATION:Ringlers: 1342 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190504T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190504T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T013124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475465 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 229066/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nWhat is Code retreat?Coderetreat is a day-long practice event that focuses on the fun damentals of good software development and design. Developers are given the opportunity of focused practice away from the pressures of “getting things done”\, allowing them to sharpen their craft and to learn new ski lls in a safe environment. Yes\, this event is women-focused\, and every one is welcome. (Originally developed by Corey Haines\, the global webpa ge is located at http://coderetreat.org/ if you would like to read more about it.) Why attend a Coderetreat?~ Learn new skills to help you write better code~ Learn to take risks and experiment~ Learn to practice writ ing code~ Gain collaborative experience through pair programming~ Networ k and make new friends Wait...it’s free?Yes\, Coderetreat is free. There are simply 2 requirements that will help you get the most out of a Code retreat:~ Show up with an open mind and learner’s attitude.~ Bring a lap top with a working development environment and testing framework\, and b e prepared to use it (see below for a list of popular IDEs). What does a full day of coding practice involve?Coderetreat is built on a specific formula. The day consists of usually[masked]-minute iterations in which participants are presented with a specific problem that they need to cod e. Emphasis is NOT placed on finishing\, in fact participants are not ex pected to finish within the given 45 minutes. Instead\, the emphasis is placed on learning new skills that enable participants to write code in a different way than would normally be the case. Participants change par tners with each iteration\, with the goal being that everyone should pai r with someone different for every iteration. Techniques such as Test Dr iven Development will be introduced\, with exposure to core fundamentals such as the 4 Rules of Simple Design and SOLID. Breakfast and lunch are both included\, with gluten free options available. This is your chance to learn something new\, and to be fed while doing it. If you learn one new thing that you can take back to the office\, you have a win\, and s o do we! We’ll also be supporting you in understanding the importance of taking care of yourself while coding and strategies for attracting skil ls transfer opportunities. Come early and meet other attendees for a lei surely chat over coffee! More details and handouts will be posted as we near the event\, so watch this space and manage your RSVP so we have an accurate food and coffee headcount. This space is cozy\, so seats are li mited. \;\n\n\nTags: meetup:event=259229066\, meetup:group=AgilePDX- User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile test ing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, ag ilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475465 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Woman-Focused Coderetreat LOCATION:VR Motion Corp.: 1982 NE 25th Ave #1\, Hillsboro OR 97124 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T012733Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190509T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190509T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T012733Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T012925Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475464 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/260145145/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please u pdate your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \; \nThe PMI-ACP is the fastest-growing PMI certification and has been for several years. Not only does it require an exam\, it also requires evide nce of using agile approaches. The Agile Practice Guide is a guide to th e state of the practice and how you might actually use agile approaches in your organization for your specific projects. While agile approaches are not for everyone\, many projects can benefit from interim deliveries of value. \;\n \;\n**Johanna Rothman**\, co-chair of the first ed ition of the Agile Practice Guide\, will deliver a short presentation of when agile approaches might work for you and answer your questions. Joh anna and the APG are agnostic about *which* agile approach to use and wh en. Both Johanna and the APG focus on principles\, not practices. Join u s for what will be a spirited discussion of your possible use of agile a pproaches and the Agile Practice Guide. \;\n \;\n**Meetup Descript ion:** \;\nAgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile Facilitators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month an d discuss all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please j oin us for a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM' s and instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program.& #13\;\n \;\nYou'll be dialing in from your desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed attendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the event. \;\n \;\nWe welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challenges for groups feedback and su pport. Plan to join 15 minutes early for coffee clatch chat and networki ng or stay 15 minutes for the same networking experience.\n\nTags: meetu p:event=zgkbwqyzhbmb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project mana gement\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup \, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250475464 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable -- with Johanna Rothman LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T174414Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190514T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190514T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T174414Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190430T174414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475533 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 920083/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming!Mob Programming is a sof tware development practice with many benefits - it raises code quality\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In pract ice it feels more like a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thor ough. The core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a si ngle problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyboard. Each mont h we'll explore different methods for learning to mob well and reaping t he rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your own team. Direct ions: The building you are looking for is on 2nd and Taylor (look for th e Starbucks on the ground floor). Take the escalators on the 2nd St. ent rance to the WTC Building One second floor lobby (ADA access: ground flo or elevator). Take an elevator to the 9th floor (press '9' outside the e levators and use the indicated cab). Follow signs to the Cayuse lobby an d sign in for the event. Facilitator Bio: Jeff Patterson is a software q uality engineer at Jama Software\, language agnostic\, quality evangelis t\, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code R etreat\, founded a peer group to support Community College CS students t ransferring to University\, and is often heard saying\, "\;Software is made of people!"\;\n\nTags: meetup:event=260920083\, meetup:group =AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme pro gramming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coa ching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047553 3 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Cayuse: 121 Southwest Salmon Street\, Suite 900\, Portland OR 97 204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T150410Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190515T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190515T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T150410Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T150410Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475583 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/261 043167/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nOne of the k eys to effectiveness is to know yourself and show yourself the Goldilock s amount. How do you avoid TMI (Too Much Information)? And\, at the othe r end of the spectrum\, how do you keep from being too reserved to share much of anything with other people? If you know yourself well enough\, you can share relevant information to improve communication and connect with others. And the more expert communicators you have on your team\, t he more potential you have to build trust in a professional way. One too l to help you on this journey is the Johari Window. Created by psycholog ists Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1916–1995) in 1955\, the Johari Window helps people understand what they show and what they hide from the world\; what they don't see and what they don't even know about themselves. Neal first learned about the Johari Window in one of h is leadership training sessions\, and it piqued his interest as a facili tation tool. We are excited to have Neal share his insights about how to use the Johari window to help teams connect on a deeper level without o versharing. And for those interested\, we'll have an opportunity for han ds-on exercises. BioNeal Peterson is a business consultant who helps bus inesses utilize the full capacity of their systems and processes. His go al is to enable businesses and people to do more with less\, more effici ently and effectively. As a certified Project Management Professional (P MP)\, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP)\, and self taught ag ile coach\, he collaborates across the functional departments of an orga nization to enable continuous measurable improvement of end to end value chain processes. He has done this for companies in the healthcare\, fin ancial services\, retail\, government\, software\, semi-conductor\, tran sportation\, shipping\, and manufacturing industries. He seeks to share the agile mindset with others in the community via conversations and fac ilitated sessions that enable learning in a collaborative environment. N otice: This meeting may be recorded.\n\nTags: meetup:event=261043167\, m eetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven dev elopment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\ , Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250475583 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Johari Window\, what's tha t? Do I need one? LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233023Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190519T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190519T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233023Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233023Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475479 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 859953/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for c offee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to ov ercome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other top ics we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in the North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to facilitate discussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the North and NE\ , just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come out. We'll spend the first few minutes gathering discussion ideas\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. If you aren't going to be able to make it\, please update your RSVP so that we know h ow many to expect. Parking:Use the Gotham Building Parking lot on the co rner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. Building Entry:Entry to the build ing is best through the door by Little Gotham Coffee. We'll have someone meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there will b e directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. Weathe r Policy:Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours be fore event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions . Percipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this eve nt. Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful cha nges. That means more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a techn ology solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They hav e helped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate comp lex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up front what success will look like. New to Lean Coffee? It's a great way to ha ve real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of agile\, lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here's the forma t we'll follow: Step 1: Everybody writes down proposed topics on stickie s\, placing them in the center of the table. Take as much time as needed \, but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is ready). S tep 2: Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a flavor for the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). Step 3: Each person g ets five votes which they indicate by marking the voted-for sticky with their Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want t o discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss it\, mar k it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. Yo u can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. Each ma rk counts as one vote. Step 4: The top vote-getting stickies are placed in the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies with the most votes at the top. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, Done an d Lessons learned. Step 5: Each of these stickies are discussed for 5 mi nutes\, most votes first. The facilitator takes a quick "\;Cesar&quo t\; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she moves on fo r three more minutes if the discussion still has majority interest. When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and repeat. S tep 6: wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you mos t enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event=bxvdmq yzhbzb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software deve lopment\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer pr ogramming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250475479 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233244Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190520T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190520T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233244Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190418T233421Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475480 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/259 745618/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a beer (or beverage of your choice) and a snack at the Rogue Eastside Pu b to discuss The Age of Agile by Stephen Denning. (Our poll tied twice\, so I flipped the coin\, as promised. If you want to read Start with Why by Sinek\, we'll do that next time!) Here's the book in a nutshell from the book flap: "\;The Age of Agile unpacks the groundbreaking ideas and practices that are remaking the very foundations of business. Repor ting from the front lines\, Denning takes you deep into the Agile manage ment revolution. Denning demystifies Agile by providing three “laws” tha t make it practical and clear: • The Law of the Small Team shows how to operate in a “VUCA” world (Volatility\, Uncertainty\, Complexity\, Ambig uity). Using this law\, difficult problems are split into manageable bat ches and performed by small cross-functional\, self-governing teams\, wo rking iteratively in short cycles\, with fast feedback from customers an d end-users. • The Law of the Customer flows from the epic shift in powe r in the marketplace from seller to buyer\, and the need for firms to ra dically accelerate their ability to make decisions and change direction in light of unexpected events and new customer demands. It amounts to a Copernican revolution in management. • The Law of the Network (the linch pin of Agile) illustrates what’s involved in making the entire organizat ion Agile."\; Let's ponder and talk about how his "\;Laws"\; help us or hinder us on our agile journeys. Join the #reading channel i n our AgilePDX slack workspace to share your thoughts &\; ideas about this and future reads. Not part of AgilePDX slack? Send a request to ag ilepdxcoordinating@googlegroups.com and we'll invite you.\n\nTags: meetu p:event=259745618\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, so ftware development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project managem ent\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250475480 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile Practitioners Book C lub: The Age of Agile by Denning LOCATION:Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery: 928 Southeast 9th Avenue\, P ortland OR 97214 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190513T215011Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190524T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190524T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190513T215011Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190513T215011Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475603 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 954070/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nIn-the-real-w orld\, what does making a difference as a Scrum Master look like? We kno w what the scrum guide says about Scrum Masters\; what you are supposed to _do_. And we know that in practice\, all kinds of other things happen . :) You want to make a difference. So what does making a difference loo k like? Who do you need to be? What would be happening around you? What would you be doing that is different than standard scrum? Bring your que stions and your opinions and join a discussion that hopefully will inspi re you to go out in the world to do great things.\n\nTags: meetup:event= 260954070\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software d evelopment\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, te st driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250475603 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Westside: Making a difference as a Scrum Master LOCATION:Nike Evergreen Cafe: 3350-8576 NE Aloclek Dr\, Hillsboro OR 9712 4 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063542Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190605T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190605T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063542Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T063649Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474867 DESCRIPTION:Not only will you get to have a great lunch with the amazing Portland startup community\, you'll get one of the best views of the cit y. More details to follow.\n\nTags: meetup:event=258167868\, meetup:grou p=Portland-Lunch-2-0\, new technology\, professional networking\, startu p businesses\, lean startup\, technology startups\, internet startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, startup\, startups\, free\, lunch\, pdxiq \, portlandIQ\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474867 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Lunch-2-0/events/258167868/ SUMMARY:Portland Lunch 2.0 - Portland Lunch 2.0: Stoel Rives LOCATION:Stoel Rives LLP: 760 SW 9th Ave #3000\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T023151Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190607T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190607T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T023151Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T023413Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475688 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/261 482826/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nOur communit y of practice wants to explore the evolution of Agile. We acknowledge th at the manifesto and principles were developed to address the unique nee ds for software engineering and development. Over the years we have seen Agile frameworks\, both formal and informal\, emerge and be embraced by different people and organizations. These frameworks are now being leve raged outside of software development. We see some of these tools being applied across many different industries and disciplines. I believe we a ll share a view that iterative and incremental value delivery is a power ful tool. Self reflection and a commitment to continuous improvement is more than just a practice\, it is a value to be lived. Have we gotten to a place where it is time to have the conversation about (A)gile as a se t of engineering practices\, where (a)gility is how to empower people an d teams to do valuable work in a different way regardless of the industr y or product being delivered? Events are made possible by the AgilePDX c ommunity and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technolo gy: https://www.profocustechnology.com/. \;\nLearn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. \n\nTags: meetup:event =261482826\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, t est driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, compute r programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250475688 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch - Agile was optimized for Engineers what is it now? LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T013759Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190613T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190613T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T013759Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T013759Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475686 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/260 412479/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nYou asked to talk to people who use Lean and Agile methods in government\, and we fou nd you John Dickson. What’s his biggest secret for success in using Lean and Agile? It’s all about respecting people and their opinions and neve r use the words Lean or Agile—and definitely never think of agile as a n oun. John’s experience in Washington State and Spokane County government has made the papers—literally. And his Lean chops come straight out of Boeing. Come hear John set context for a meaty discussion on doing what we do every day—successfully and in some of the toughest places to do it . Listen carefully\, and be prepared for a hands-on\, cheerful\, conflic t-welcoming style as you pose your questions and question your assumptio ns about how government services get delivered. John has been an executi ve in private industry\, state and now county government. He’s successfu lly led very large organizational transformations in each sector\, givin g him a unique perspective on how to effectively inspire people in any i ndustry to willingly improve their processes to obtain better results. S ince March 2013\, John has been Spokane County’s Chief Operations Office r. He’s leading significant operational improvement activities within co unty government and across the region focused on more efficient\, effect ive and affordable processes. Since 2014\, over 500 improvement projects have been initiated and run by county staff. And by collaborating with many local government and business leaders\, several regional law and ju stice reform projects are successfully being implemented. Previously\, J ohn worked for the military side of Boeing for over 20 years and had sen ior leadership roles on the Sea Launch\, B-2 bomber\, and F-22 Raptor pr ograms. He left Boeing in 2006 to become Berg Integrated System’s Genera l Manager\, a start-up company in Plummer\, ID\, that fabricated large f uel bladders and expandable shelters for the US Army. His government car eer began in 2010 when he became WA State Employment Security Department ’s Regional Area Director overseeing the WorkSource Spokane Employment C enter. John has also been a Dale Carnegie leadership trainer since 2003 and has been ranked as high as their #2 trainer worldwide. Meetup Descri ption:AgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile F acilitators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discus s all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us f or a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's and in structors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You'll b e dialing in from your desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Pl ease join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirme d attendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the eve nt. We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your cha llenges for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes early f or coffee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the same net working experience. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community a nd our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology: https: //www.profocustechnology.com/ \;\nLearn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship\n\nTags: meetup:event=zgkbw qyzjbrb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software dev elopment\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer p rogramming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250475686 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable -- with John Dickson LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T184911Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190614T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190614T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T184911Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185149Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475715 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/261248175/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please up date your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\ nMissing out on round-table discussions due to location? Try out this vi rtual gathering. The topic this month is: Patterns of ResistanceAgile im plementations introduce change\, in processes and in mindset. And change raises concern\, fear\, and - resistance! As you've experienced organiz ational change (perhaps agile transformation)\, what have you observed a s patterns of resistance? What is obvious\, and what sneaks up? Where do they come from? And how can we apply agile principles of collaboration\ , iteration with inspection\, and direct communication to help mitigate these patterns\, and help people identify and grow into new opportunitie s? You are always welcome to join our community of practice. Bring your questions or stories to learn from and share! Connect with us via Zoom:Z oom Link: https://zoom.us/j/674417247 Events are made possible by the Ag ilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology https://www.profocustechnology.com/. Learn more about our spo nsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. Photo by Alex Rodríguez Santi báñez on Unsplash\n\nTags: meetup:event=261248175\, meetup:group=AgilePD X-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming \, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile te sting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475715 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Pattern s of Resistance LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T022831Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190616T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190616T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190530T022831Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T182135Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475687 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/tjc bbryzjbvb/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us fo r coffee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to overcome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other topics we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in the North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to facilita te discussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the North and NE\, just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come ou t. We'll spend the first few minutes gathering discussion ideas\, then r oll right into the smooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. If you are n't going to be able to make it\, please update your RSVP so that we kno w how many to expect. Parking:Use the Gotham Building Parking lot on the corner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. Building Entry:Entry to the bu ilding is best through the door by Little Gotham Coffee. We'll have some one meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minu tes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there wil l be directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. Wea ther Policy:Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours before event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditi ons. Percipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this event. Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies ident ify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful changes. That means more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a te chnology solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They have helped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate c omplex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up fr ont what success will look like. Events are made possible by the AgilePD X community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Techn ology: https://www.profocustechnology.com/. Learn more about our sponsor s: https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. New to Lean Coffee? It's a great wa y to have real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of agile\ , lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here's th e format we'll follow: Step 1: Everybody writes down proposed topics on stickies\, placing them in the center of the table. Take as much time as needed\, but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is re ady). Step 2: Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a fla vor for the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). Step 3: Each p erson gets five votes which they indicate by marking the voted-for stick y with their Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want to discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss i t\, mark it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. You can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. Each mark counts as one vote. Step 4: The top vote-getting stickies are placed in the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies with the most votes at the top. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, Done and Lessons learned. Step 5: Each of these stickies are discussed f or 5 minutes\, most votes first. The facilitator takes a quick "\;Ce sar"\; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she move s on for three more minutes if the discussion still has majority interes t. When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and re peat. Step 6: wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did you most enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event =bxvdmqyzjbvb\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, softwa re development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\ , test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, comp uter programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250475687 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T184502Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190618T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190618T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T184502Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T184722Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475714 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/262 003435/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your R SVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming! This workshop starts with a short discussion\, then we will dive right in to mobbing on a sim ple programming problem that includes tests! We provide plenty of opport unities to ask questions and reflect on what we're learning. All skill l evels and software disciplines are welcome!!! The mob programming worksh op is a risk free\, safe space for you to learn and experiment with this energizing and effective way of creating software! Mob Programming is a software development practice with many benefits - it raises code quali ty\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In p ractice it feels more like a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thorough. The core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a single problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyboard. Each month we'll explore different methods for learning to mob well and reapi ng the rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your own team. Di rections: The building you are looking for is on 2nd and Taylor (look fo r the Starbucks on the ground floor). Take the escalators on the 2nd St. entrance to the WTC Building One second floor lobby (ADA access: ground floor elevator). Take an elevator to the 9th floor (press '9' outside t he elevators and use the indicated cab). Follow signs to the Cayuse lobb y and sign in for the event. Facilitator Bio: Jeff Patterson is a softwa re quality engineer at Jama Software\, language agnostic\, quality evang elist\, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Co de Retreat\, founded a peer group to support Community College CS studen ts transferring to University\, and is often heard saying\, "\;Softw are is made of people!"\; Events are made possible by the AgilePDX c ommunity and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technolo gy https://www.profocustechnology.com/. Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship.\n\nTags: meetup:event=262003435\, mee tup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, ex treme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven devel opment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250475714 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Cayuse: 121 Southwest Salmon Street\, Suite 900\, Portland OR 97 204 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190922Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190619T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190619T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190922Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190922Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475720 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/261 472603/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAgile is part of an evolution in consciousness--in the nature of our awareness and no ticing skills and our knowledge of self and other. When agile emerges in an organization\, it does so within a consciousness unlike its own. Yet \, our approaches to agility often impede its ability to stick where it emerges. Agilists have used the frames of mindset and learning. But\, we need to use the frames of consciousness and development in order to tru ly transform. In doing so\, we see agile transformations are actually pe rsonal transformations. Organizations don't change\, people change and t hen the organization adapts. This deep dive session discusses the agile mindset and puts “mindset” in the context of “consciousness.” It speaks to advancing agilists who are trying to understand why adoptions go wron g when they have done everything "\;right."\; You are more likel y to receive full value in this session if you have been pursuing agilit y within organisations for at least three years. This session provides p ointers on how to spot developmental as opposed to lower level learning experiences. It is based on my own practice\, on research I did for my m aster’s thesis\, and on my book The Preservation of the Agile Heart: Fro m Mindset to Consciousness. Learning Outcomes: · Be able to articulate a working definition of consciousness· Understand the difference between mindset and consciousness· Understand how consciousness and human develo pment align· Understand the difference between learning and development· Be able to spot learning opportunities that do not facilitate developme nt· Be able to create opportunities for personal development and self-ca re in the context of development About the Presenter: Jean Richardson is a consultant and coach with nearly 30 years of experience in software d evelopment\, with half of that time spent in learning about agile and pa rticipating in the agile movement. For the last six years she has coache d individuals and teams in agile-aspiring organizations. A former AgileP DX Coordinating Committee member\, Jean is actively involved in helping\ , guiding\, and coaching the agile community at the local and national l evels toward a collective agile consciousness! Notice: This meeting may be recorded. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology https://www.pr ofocustechnology.com/. Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx .org/sponsorship.\n\nTags: meetup:event=261472603\, meetup:group=AgilePD X-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming \, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile te sting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475720 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - From Mindset to Consciousn ess: Playing the Infinite Game of Human Development LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185300Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190622T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190622T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185300Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185718Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475716 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/261 504385/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RS VP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAgilePDX is excited to have been a part of the meaningful collaboration with Lean Po rtland\, Responsive Portland\, and Agile Open Northwest that launched Fu ture of Work. And we are proud to continue to collaborate by cross-posti ng the Future of Work's second annual conference in Portland https://fow pdx.com. Future of Work is about creating safe spaces to build community and explore work-life innovation. This event is a collaborative Open Sp ace conference to host discussions and ideations to reimagine our work s paces to create "\;workplaces where we can thrive and effect positiv e change as the world evolves."\; Future of Work believes "\;tha t by coming together we are able to change the places where we work into environments where we trust and value one another\; where we can integr ate work with life\; where we can innovate and be better humans through better companies."\; We hope you will consider joining in to forward this good work for our agile community. To RSVP\, please register for t he conference here: \n\nTags: meetup:event=261504385\, meetup:group=Agil ePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programm ing\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching \, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475716 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Future of Work Portland 20 19 LOCATION:SellerEngine Software: 133 SE Madison St\, Portland OR 97214 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185826Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190628T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190628T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185826Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T185826Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475717 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/262 205676/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nAll of our ag ile tools\, methods\, and frameworks are only successful if there is tru st within the team. Join us Friday June 28th for a build-our-own-adventu re discussion on building trust within the team. Model good trust buildi ng behavior and share your trust challenges. Help your agile cohorts wit h your hard won lessons. This promises to be a helpful and timely discus sion. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsor s\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology https://www.profocust echnology.com/. Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sp onsorship.\n\nTags: meetup:event=262205676\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User- Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scru m\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepd x\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475717 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - AgilePDX Westside: Buildi ng Trust LOCATION:Nike Evergreen Cafe: 3350-8576 NE Aloclek Dr\, Hillsboro OR 9712 4 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T211516Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190709T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190709T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T211516Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T211516Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475862 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming! Note: The location of this workshop has changed! We are now at Jama Sof tware (right across Taylor Street from our previous location). See the & quot\;How to find us"\; section for directions. This workshop starts with a short discussion\, then we will dive right in to mobbing on a si mple programming problem that includes tests! We provide plenty of oppor tunities to ask questions and reflect on what we're learning. All skill levels and software disciplines are welcome!!! The mob programming works hop is a risk free\, safe space for you to learn and experiment with thi s energizing and effective way of creating software! Mob Programming is a software development practice with many benefits - it raises code qual ity\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In practice it feels more like a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thorough. The core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a single problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyboard. Each month we'll explore different methods for learning to mob well and reap ing the rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your own team. F acilitator Bio: Jeff Patterson is a software quality engineer at Jama So ftware\, language agnostic\, quality evangelist\, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code Retreat\, founded a peer gr oup to support Community College CS students transferring to University\ , and is often heard saying\, "\;Software is made of people!"\; Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, in cluding platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https://www.profocustechno logy.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponso rship.\n\nTags: meetup:event=262757191\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Grou p-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kan ban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250475862 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2627 57191/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190415Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190711T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190711T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190415Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190415Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475718 DESCRIPTION:**
Please RSVP at our Meetup page and get the Zoom connection info: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Met ro/events/260412485/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please up date your RSVP to open your space for another attendee.** \;\n \;\ nAgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Agile Facili tators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's and instruc tors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You'll be dia ling in from your desktop with your favorite early morning brew. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed att endees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the event. W e welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challeng es for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes early for co ffee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the same networki ng experience.\n\nTags: meetup:event=zgkbwqyzkbpb\, meetup:group=AgilePD X-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming \, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile te sting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475718 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212622Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190712T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190712T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212622Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212622Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475864 DESCRIPTION:This week we are shifting out one week due to the holiday\, a nd are gathering on the second Friday of the month. Sean Lemson has grac ed us with the topic: how to demonstrate the effectiveness of agile coac hing. Agile coaches are often asked to demonstrate their impact. Because we engage with many different types of levels and situations\, it can b e difficult to collect baselines and find metrics that adequately and ac curately demonstrate the impact. We are joining together to share what h as worked\, the experience the community of purpose has with this\, and how we might make this something we can use as we bring others along on this agile journey. Everyone is welcome to join and share their experien ce\, ask questions\, and listen to different viewpoints and insights. Ev ents are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, incl uding platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https://www.profocustechnolo gy.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsors hip. Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash\n\nTags: meetup:event=262733320\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\ , extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven d evelopment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programmin g\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475 864 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2627 33320/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch - Measu ring the Success of Agile Coaches LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190606Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190715T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190715T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190606Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190610T190606Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475719 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/262 070829/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a beer (or beverage of your choice) and a snack at the Rogue Eastside Pub to discuss Start with Why by Simon Sinek. (Our poll tied twice\, and th is is part two!) Here's the book in a nutshell\, according to the handy Amazon description: "\;In 2009\, Simon Sinek started a movement to h elp people become more inspired at work\, and in turn inspire their coll eagues and customers. Since then\, millions have been touched by the pow er of his ideas\, including more than 28 million who’ve watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative\, more influential\, and more profitable t han others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and emplo yees alike? Even among the successful\, why are so few able to repeat th eir success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr.\, Steve Jo bs\, and the Wright Brothers had little in common\, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product\, se rvice\, movement\, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. STAR T WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in t he world all think\, act\, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle\, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built\, movements can be led\, and people can be inspired. And it al l starts with WHY."\; Let's ponder and talk about how asking WHY wil l help us or hinder us on our agile journeys. Join the #reading channel in our AgilePDX slack workspace to share your thoughts &\; ideas abou t this and future reads. Not part of AgilePDX slack? Send a request to [ masked] and we'll invite you. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX c ommunity and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technolo gy https://www.profocustechnology.com/ . Learn more about our sponsors a t https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship.\n\nTags: meetup:event=262070829\, me etup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, e xtreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven deve lopment\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250475719 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile Practitioners Book C lub: Simon Sinek's Start with Why LOCATION:Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery: 928 Southeast 9th Avenue\, P ortland OR 97214 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212428Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190719T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190719T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212428Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190708T212428Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475863 DESCRIPTION:Missing out on round-table discussions due to location? Try o ut this virtual gathering. Join us to talk about coaching your team and your organization:Scrum\, one of the well-defined (and light!) framework s to adopt agile principles states the Scrum Master serves not only the PO and team\, but also the organization. And this is not limited to &quo t\;helping employees understand Scrum"\; but also includes "\;Ca using change that increases the productivity of the Scrum Team"\; - the limits of which are yours to interpret!Read more at https://www.scru mguides.org/scrum-guide.html That said\, we all have run into limits org anization puts up\, when change is happening from the team level upward. The Agile Fluency Model (https://www.agilefluency.org/) also takes a lo ok at this balance of team and org\, focusing on finding the right fit o f agile practices that bring value to organizations. What have you exper ienced? And what has helped you become successful in fostering an organi zation culture and structure that supports engaged and productive team m embers? What setbacks and company struggles have you witnessed\, as you partner with your teams and peers to coach agile practices? You are alwa ys welcome to join our community of practice. Bring your questions or st ories to learn from and share! Connect with us via Zoom:Zoom Link: https ://zoom.us/j/674417247 Events are made possible by the AgilePDX communit y and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (htt ps://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at http s://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. Photo by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash\n\nTag s: meetup:event=262733506\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Me tro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean st artup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250475863 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2627 33506/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Coachin g Your Team and Your Organization LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190629T003928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190721T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190721T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190629T003928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190629T004141Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475814 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/262 235120/** \;\nIf you are unable to attend\, please update your RSV P to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for c offee/tea or beverage of your choice and fun discussions about how to ov ercome challenges we face or to share about Agile-inspired and other top ics we agree or disagree with. This event is aimed at getting people in the North and NE areas of Portland and Vancouver together to facilitate discussions. It's not exclusive to people that live in the North and NE\ , just closer to those parts of the city to make it easier to come out. We'll spend the first few minutes gathering discussion ideas\, then roll right into the smooth easy cadence of the lively chatter. If you aren't going to be able to make it\, please update your RSVP so that we know h ow many to expect. Parking:Use the Gotham Building Parking lot on the co rner of N Page St and N Borthwick Ave. Building Entry:Entry to the build ing is best through the door by Little Gotham Coffee. We'll have someone meeting on time attendees at the door. For those that run a few minutes late due to traffic or other reasons out of your control\, there will b e directions at the door on how to contact someone to let you in. Weathe r Policy:Cancellations will be posted on MeetUp and Calagater 3 hours be fore event time. We will not have the event in ice\, or snowy conditions . Percipio Consulting Group is opening up their offices to host this eve nt. Percipio is a business consulting firm that helps companies identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement meaningful cha nges. That means more efficient processes\, shored-up controls\, a techn ology solution that really works for you\, or all of the above. They hav e helped many companies\, both Fortune 500 and mid-sized\, navigate comp lex projects by truly understanding business needs and defining up front what success will look like. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX c ommunity and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technolo gy: https://www.profocustechnology.com/. Learn more about our sponsors a t https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. New to Lean Coffee? It's a great way to have real\, focused dialogue and we often discuss matters of agile\, lean and such - but anything goes. As far as the mechanics\, here's the format we'll follow: Step 1: Everybody writes down proposed topics on s tickies\, placing them in the center of the table. Take as much time as needed\, but typically takes only 3-5 minutes (or whenever coffee is rea dy). Step 2: Each topic is briefly described by its writer to get a flav or for the subject (15-30 seconds typically per sticky). Step 3: Each pe rson gets five votes which they indicate by marking the voted-for sticky with their Sharpie. Mark with a plus + if you agree with the topic and want to discuss it\, or a minus - if you disagree and want to discuss it \, mark it with a dot if you want to hear the discussion and maybe join in. You can put all votes on one\, one across many\, however you feel. E ach mark counts as one vote. Step 4: The top vote-getting stickies are p laced in the ToDo column\, ordered by the stickies with the most votes a t the top. In an Agile fashion\, we'll use groupings of ToDo\, Doing\, D one and Lessons learned. Step 5: Each of these stickies are discussed fo r 5 minutes\, most votes first. The facilitator takes a quick "\;Ces ar"\; (thumbs up/down) vote at the five-minute timer\, and she moves on for three more minutes if the discussion still has majority interest . When complete\, move the sticky over to the Done column. Rinse and rep eat. Step 6: wrap-up thoughts at the end - what one idea or person did y ou most enjoy\, then break for home/drinks/cover.\n\nTags: meetup:event= tjcbbryzkbcc\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, softwar e development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, compu ter programming\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250475814 SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Lean Coffee in the North LOCATION:Percipio Consulting Group: 722 N Page St\, Suite 2\, Portland or 97227 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190725T014516Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190802T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190802T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190725T014516Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190725T014516Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475911 DESCRIPTION:As agile practitioners our role is to encourage individuals a nd organizations to practice the values of transparency and communicatio n. In our journeys we may find that honesty\, integrity and transparency are easier to do through conversations with individuals rather than ope n dialogue across organizational units. We need to find tools and techni ques to live into these values and inspire leaders on how to manifest ho nesty and openness in every conversation not just the individual ones. C ome together and discuss this topic with us at Ringlers Pub on Friday th e 2nd of August. We want to know your experience. We want to learn from each other and build our community of practice. We want a chance to disc over what we have not seen or gain a new perspective. You can find us in the back under the Crystal Ballroom\, ask for the Agile PDX group and y ou will find us over yummy food and drinks. Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor Pro Focus Technology (https://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. ** Additional Informa tion: **Q: Is the space ADA accessible?A: Yes\, McMenamins Ringlers Pub is ADA accessible. Please note\, doors are manual but the staff is avail able to assist should you require assistance. Q: Will there be gender ne utral restrooms?A: McMenamins Ringlers Pub restrooms are designated Men and Women. There are no unisex/family/gender neutral restrooms at this l ocation. Q: Will there be food and drinks at this event?A: Food &\; D rink (including alcohol) is available to purchase\, and we have table se rvice. Standard pub fare &\; pub prices. Menu link: https://d2660z551 umiy9.cloudfront.net/files/menus/Crystal/RPmenu.pdf Q: What is the easie st way to get to the venue?A: Parking downtown is limited\, so we recomm end public transportation or a ride-share option\, or another personal t ransportation (bicycle\, etc). For public transportation options\, pleas e visit https://trimet.org/ to plan your trip to Ringlers at 1332 W Burn side Street in Downtown Portland. Q: How do I enter the building?A: We a re in the side room under the Crystal Ballroom. You can use the entrance on the corner of Burnside &\; 14th. Let yourself in\, and find us at the large table.\n\nTags: meetup:event=263341291\, meetup:group=AgilePD X-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming \, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile te sting\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475911 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2633 41291/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch: Promot ing honesty and public discourse within companies LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190716T233904Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190808T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190808T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190716T233904Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190716T233904Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475888 DESCRIPTION:AgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Ag ile Facilitators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and d iscuss all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's a nd instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You 'll be dialing in from your desktop with your favorite early morning bre w. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to con firmed attendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to th e event. We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring you r challenges for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes ea rly for coffee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the sam e networking experience.\n\nTags: meetup:event=zgkbwqyzlblb\, meetup:gro up=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme p rogramming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\ , agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile C oaching\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475888 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2625 66195/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable LOCATION:Zoom Online - See link at Meetup page: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190831T162223Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190906T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190906T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190831T162223Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190831T162223Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476087 DESCRIPTION:_Please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group -Portland-Metro/events/264002905/_ \;\n \;\nScrum and XP have valu es such as respect\, communication\, and openness. The Agile Manifesto h ighlights individuals and interactions and supporting project teams\, tr usting they will get the job done. Why are these values so important for effective collaboration and creation? And what keeps us from communicat ing openly? What stops us from suggesting an idea\, a solution... it's a unique idea\; it may be crazy\; it may be absurd. Maybe better to not s uggest it. \;\n \;\nAmy Edmundson shows in her TedX talk that none of us come to work to look "\;ignorant\, incomplete\, intrusive\, n egative."\; Of course not - we want to connect and contribute\, and make a positive impact. How can we get from choosing safe silence to cho osing our voices? What can companies do to instill safety to speak up\, safety to fail\, and safety to express ourselves? And what can we as pra ctitioners do\, as peers and leaders in our work environments? \;\n&# 13\;\nPlease join us for this lunch discussion at the Ringlers Pub. We w ant to know your experience. We want to learn from each other and build our community of practice. We want a chance to discover what we have not seen and gain a new perspective. \;\n \;\nYou can find us in the back under the Crystal Ballroom\, ask for the Agile PDX group and you wi ll find us over yummy food and drinks. \;\n \;\nEvents are made po ssible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum s ponsor ProFocus Technology (https://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at https://agilepdx.org/sponsorship. \;\n \;\n**Additional Information:** \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA acces sible? \;\nA: Yes\, McMenamins Ringlers Pub is ADA accessible. Please note\, doors are manual but the staff is available to assist should you require assistance. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral rest rooms? \;\nA: McMenamins Ringlers Pub restrooms are designated Men an d Women. There are no unisex/family/gender neutral restrooms at this loc ation. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drinks at this event? 3\;\nA: Food &\; Drink (including alcohol) is available to purchase\, and we have table service. Standard pub fare &\; pub prices. \;\ n \;\nQ: What is the easiest way to get to the venue? \;\nA: Parki ng downtown is limited\, so we recommend public transportation or a ride -share option\, or another personal transportation (bicycle\, etc). For public transportation options\, please visit trimet website to plan your trip to Ringlers at 1332 W Burnside Street in Downtown Portland. \;\ n \;\nQ: How do I enter the building? \;\nA: We are in the side ro om under the Crystal Ballroom. You can use the entrance on the corner of Burnside &\; 14th. Let yourself in\, and find us at the large table. \n\nTags: meetup:event=264002905\, meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Port land-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, future of work\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476087 URL:https://agilepdx.org/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch: Psycho logical safety - why do we need that? LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T052502Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190910T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190910T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T052502Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T052502Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476140 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: ** \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/264 531418/ \;\n**If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP to open your seat for another attendee.** \;\n \;\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop experiencing Mob Programming! Note: The location of th is workshop has changed! We are now at Jama Software (right across Taylo r Street from our previous location). See the "\;How to find us" \; section for directions. This workshop starts with a short discussion\ , then we will dive right in to mobbing on a simple programming problem that includes tests! We provide plenty of opportunities to ask questions and reflect on what we're learning. All skill levels and software disci plines are welcome!!! The mob programming workshop is a risk free\, safe space for you to learn and experiment with this energizing and effectiv e way of creating software! Mob Programming is a software development pr actice with many benefits - it raises code quality\, removes knowledge s ilos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In practice it feels more li ke a bulldozer than a racecar - unstoppable and thorough. The core of mo b programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a single problem\, pushi ng all the code through a single keyboard. Each month we'll explore diff erent methods for learning to mob well and reaping the rewards of this p ractice as soon as possible on your own team. Facilitator Bio: Jeff Patt erson is a software quality engineer at Jama Software\, language agnosti c\, quality evangelist\, and non-traditional CS grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code Retreat\, founded a peer group to support Community College CS students transferring to University\, and is often heard sayi ng\, "\;Software is made of people!"\; Events are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more ab out our sponsors at agilepdx.org.\n\nTags: meetup:event=264531418\, meet up:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, mob programming\, extreme programming\, scrum\, test driven development\, a gile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coac hing\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476140 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2645 31418/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T051659Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190912T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190912T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T051659Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T051659Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476139 DESCRIPTION:AgilePDX is providing a forum for Agile Project Managers\, Ag ile Facilitators\, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and d iscuss all things project\, program\, and portfolio related. Please join us for a Lean Coffee style event facilitated by experience Agile PM's a nd instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program. You 'll be dialing in from your desktop with your favorite early morning bre w. Please join with your camera on. The Zoom URL will be provided to con firmed attendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to th e event. We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring you r challenges for groups feedback and support. Plan to join 15 minutes ea rly for coffee clatch chat and networking or stay 15 minutes for the sam e networking experience.\n\nTags: meetup:event=zgkbwqyzmbqb\, meetup:gro up=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, scrum\, a gile project management\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\, pmi\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 476139 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/zgkb wqyzmbqb/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Agile PM Online Roundtable LOCATION:Zoom Online - See link at Meetup page: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190903T015459Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190918T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190918T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190903T015459Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190903T015459Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476097 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore a framework for iterative hardware-base d product development. Kris Dobelstein will share insights into leveragi ng an Agile mindset\, methodologies\, and tools to envision product goal s\, clarify assumptions\, uncover risk\, align teams\, and prioritize de velopment resulting in timely\, highly relevant products. \;\n \;\ nAgile practices aren't new\, they're just rarely used effectively outsi de of software development. We'll give historical and practical examples \, mostly from aviation\, to illustrate some time-worn strategies for im plementing Agile practices in hardware development. Most notably\, an Ag ile product development framework for hardware products needs to: \;\ n \;\n1) Start slow to go fast \;\n2) Delay key decisions as long as possible \;\n3) Leverage 21st-century prototyping tools \;\n4) Value high-bandwidth collaboration between teams\, customers\, and vendo rs over specifications\, requirements\, and contracts \;\n \;\nKri s will provide an overview of a typical development cycle\, highlighting how to get started with vision boarding\, the product narrative\, and d evelopment pre-mortem. \;\n \;\nThen we will take a look at how to get the development ball rolling and maintain momentum in opportunity-r ich environments using provisional architectures\, various value lenses\ , customer feedback\, and the all-important retrospective. \;\n \; \nCome learn how hardware development offers unique opportunities to pra ctice agility! \;\n \;\nTake-aways \;\n- "\;Agile"\; pr oduct development isn't just 20 years old. In fact\, highly collaborativ e\, iterative development has been around for 80+ years. \;\n- Agile isn't about choosing a particular framework\, it's about your mindset.&# 13\;\n- When you're making hardware\, iterative approaches need to take the steps of designing and making tangibles into account. \;\n- Strat egic communication tools help teams think about how to get started and a lign around a common vision so that they can learn to share iterations a cross disciplines. \;\n- Practical approaches for keeping hardware de velopment modular and iterative. \;\n \;\n**About the Presenter**& #13\;\n \;\nKris Dobelstein has led hardware product development effo rts using a variety of methodologies and techniques over the last decade . He has experimented with traditional and Agile project management meth odologies and is constantly (and enthusiastically) looking for ways to e volve project management to optimize for creating products that customer s love while keeping development efforts sustainable and enjoyable. He i s a Pacific Northwest native and lives\, works\, and plays in Portland\, Oregon with his family. \;\n \;\nNotice: This meeting may be reco rded. \;\n \;\nEvents are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https ://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at https: //agilepdx.org/sponsorship. \;\n \;\n** Additional Information: ** \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes\, Puppet i s ADA accessible. Please knock to have the security guard help with door s. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: W e are still checking on this. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and d rinks at this event? \;\nA: Pizza is sponsored by PNSQC\, and soda is courtesy of Puppet. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the easiest way to get to the venue? \;\nA: Street parking downtown is limited\, but there are parking garages in walking distance. For public transportation options\ , please visit https://trimet.org/ to plan your trip to Puppet at 308 SW 2nd Avenue in Downtown Portland. \;\n \;\nQ: How do I enter the b uilding? \;\nA: Enter the building on 2nd Avenue\, and knock for secu rity guard to open the doors. Take the elevator to the 5th floor to acce ss Puppet's event space.\n\nTags: meetup:event=263885157\, meetup:group= AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, scrum\, agil e project management\, kanban\, lean startup\, Agile Coaching\, agilepdx \, hardware\, scrum beyond software\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250476097 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2638 85157/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - An Agile Framework for Pro duct Development Agencies: Agility Design for Hardware LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T163938Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191004T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191004T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T163938Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T163938Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476252 DESCRIPTION:_Please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group -Portland-Metro/events/265127438/_ \;\n \;\nHanna Tomas recently p ublished an article in Medium about Agile. \;\nhttps://medium.com/@Ha nna.Thomas/why-dont-we-just-call-agile-what-it-is-feminist-8bdd9193edba& #13\;\n \;\nThe hypothesis is that Agile is not just a software engin eering methodology or framework but it is a set of social values that ap ply more broadly to people. \;\n \;\nThe author asserts the follow ing: \;\n"\;Successful organisations aren’t ones that adopt an ‘A gile mindset’. Successful organisations are ones that adopt a feminist\, queer\, anti-establishment\, progressive mindset — one that is flexible \, experimental\, pushes boundaries\, self-organises\, and acts in servi ce of community."\; \;\n \;\nLets all get together at McMenami ns Ringlers Pub downtown and discuss this thought. Bring yourself and yo ur friends to our community of purpose and talk with us about this idea. This event is inclusive and open to all. \;\n \;\nYou can find us in the back under the Crystal Ballroom\, ask for the Agile PDX group an d you will find us over yummy food and drinks. \;\n \;\nEvents are made possible by the AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including pl atinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https://www.profocustechnology.com/) . Learn more about our sponsors at agilepdx.org. \;\n###Additional In formation: \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes\ , McMenamins Ringlers Pub is ADA accessible. Please note\, doors are man ual but the staff is available to assist should you require assistance.& #13\;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: McMe namins Ringlers Pub restrooms are designated Men and Women. There are no unisex/family/gender neutral restrooms at this location. \;\n \;\ nQ: Will there be food and drinks at this event? \;\nA: Food &\; D rink (including alcohol) is available to purchase\, and we have table se rvice. Standard pub fare &\; pub prices. \;\n \;\nQ: What is t he easiest way to get to the venue? \;\nA: Parking downtown is limite d\, so we recommend public transportation or a ride-share option\, or an other personal transportation (bicycle\, etc). For public transportation options\, please visit trimet website to plan your trip to Ringlers at 1332 W Burnside Street in Downtown Portland. \;\n \;\nQ: How do I enter the building? \;\nA: We are in the side room under the Crystal Ballroom. You can use the entrance on the corner of Burnside &\; 14th . Let yourself in\, and find us at the large table.\n\nTags: meetup:grou p=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme pr ogramming\, scrum\, agile project management\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\, computer programming\, Agile Co aching\, future of work\, diversity\, Women in STEM\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250476252 URL:https://agilepdx.org/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Downtown Pub Lunch: Why do n't we just call agile Feminist LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T171647Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191008T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191008T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T171647Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T171647Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476254 DESCRIPTION:_Please RSVP on our Meetup page to reserve your spot: https:/ /www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/265141785/_ 3\;\n \;\n \;\nJoin us for a monthly hands-on Mob Programming work shop! \;\nThe goals of this workshop are to practice mob programming\ , turn up the good\, learn by doing\, and promote rapid knowledge sharin g. Come practice with us! \;\nThis workshop starts with a short discu ssion\, then we will dive right in to mobbing on a simple programming pr oblem! We provide plenty of opportunities to ask questions and reflect o n what we're learning. \;\nAll skill levels and software disciplines are welcome!!! The mob programming workshop is a risk free\, safe space for you to learn and experiment! \;\n \;\nMob Programming is a sof tware development practice with many benefits - it raises code quality\, removes knowledge silos\, minimizes mental fatigue\, and more. In pract ice it feels more like a bulldozer than a race-car —unstoppable and thor ough. \;\n \;\nThe core of mob programming is pointing many pairs of eyes on a single problem\, pushing all the code through a single keyb oard. Each month we'll explore different methods for learning to mob wel l and reaping the rewards of this practice as soon as possible on your o wn team. \;\n \;\n###Facilitator Bio: \;\nJeff Patterson is a s oftware quality engineer and scrum master on the platform team at Jama S oftware\, language agnostic\, quality evangelist\, and non-traditional C S grad. He has facilitated Global Day of Code Retreat\, founded a peer g roup to support Community College CS students transferring to University \, and is often heard saying\, "\;Software is made of people!"\; \;\n \;\nEvents are made possible by the AgilePDX community and o ur sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFocus Technology (https://ww w.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about our sponsors at agilepdx.or g. \;\n \;\n \;\n###Additional Information: \;\nQ: Is the sp ace ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutr al restrooms? \;\nA: Yes \;\nQ: Will there be food and drinks at this event? \;\nA: Soda and water will be provided. Please feel free to bring snacks! \;\nQ: What is the easiest way to get to the venu e? \;\nA. Please see the "\;How to find us"\; section in the sidebar in the meetup event. \;\nQ: How do I enter the building? 3\;\nA: Please see the "\;How to find us"\; section in the sideb ar in the meetup event. \n\nTags: meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Port land-Metro\, software development\, mob programming\, extreme programmin g\, scrum\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean star tup\, computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250476254 URL:https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro/events/2645 31418/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Mob Programming LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T164358Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191011T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191011T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190929T164358Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476253 DESCRIPTION:_Please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/AgilePDX-User-Group -Portland-Metro/events/265182383/_ \;\n \;\nMissing out on round-t able discussions due to location? Try out this virtual gathering. \;\ n \;\nThis time some of us will share our go-to agile coaching tools. If possible we will try to demonstrate (5 minute mini demo). Do you hav e a go-to tool or advice you can talk about or possibly demonstrate? Joi n us to share and learn! \;\n \;\nYou are always welcome to join o ur community of practice. As we explore and share\, we benefit from ever yone's insight and perspective. You are in the right place. Bring your q uestions or stories to learn from and share! \;\n \;\nRSVP on meet up to get the zoom invite. \;\n \;\nEvents are made possible by th e AgilePDX community and our sponsors\, including platinum sponsor ProFo cus Technology (https://www.profocustechnology.com/). Learn more about o ur sponsors at agilepdx.org. \;\n \;\n###Additional Information:&# 13\;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: This is a virtual zoom m eeting that supports audio and video\, and has a chat line. Please note that we are not able to offer close caption. \;\n \;\nQ: Will ther e be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: What's available where you are joining from is what you get. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and d rinks at this event? \;\nA: What's available where you are joining fr om is what you get. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the easiest way to get to the venue? \;\nA: This is a virtual event. Take part from any locatio n. Prepare for the meeting by downloading the zoom client app (or phone/ tablet app).\n\nTags: meetup:group=AgilePDX-User-Group-Portland-Metro\, software development\, extreme programming\, scrum\, agile project manag ement\, test driven development\, agile testing\, kanban\, lean startup\ , computer programming\, Agile Coaching\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250476253 URL:https://agilepdx.org/ SUMMARY:AgilePDX User Group - Portland Metro - Virtual Pub Lunch: Sharing our go-to coaching tools LOCATION:Zoom Online Event: See Zoom link in description\, Portland or 97 201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR