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Seminar: Introduction to Lean Software Development

On one of my LinkedIn groups, I found this seminar posted and thought it might be of interest to our readers with a software development background. Date of the event is November 5.

As the popularity of agile development spreads, more and more companies are discovering that simply breaking down projects into small iterations is not sufficient. Agile methods require changes in management, analysis, architecture, design, testing, quality assurance as well as project management. Given the large adjustments required, where can a team or enterprise look for guidance in its transition? The principles of Lean Software Development provide such guidance.

Join Alan Shalloway as he describes how the Lean principles of optimizing the whole, eliminating waste, deferring commitment, building quality in and others provide the guidance needed by enterprises and teams making the transition to Agile methods. Lean principles can guide Agile practitioners when faced with the unique situations most teams find themselves in. Lean emerges as more than a tool for Agile teams, but rather a way to guide Enterprises in creating the most value for their customers with the resources they have available. Alan also provides a case study using Lean Value Stream Mapping which helped a company identify their problem and greatly improve their software development process without changing the team’s methods – illustrating that Agile methods are not always the solution.

Participants will learn:

* The Essence of Lean Software Development
* How Lean can enhance Agile practices
* An understanding of Value Stream maps and why they are useful

Agenda

6:00-6:30 pm Pizza and networking
6:30-8:00 pm The topic: 'Introduction to Lean Software Development'
8:00-8:30 pm Discussion of topic

A charitable contribution to Union Gospel Mission and the Millionair Club of $1-3 is requested for food and drink.

Venue/Registration Info

Net Objectives Bellevue Offices
Belle-View Office Park
275 118th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Room/Location
Suite 115

Enter the main double-doors of the building, off the parking lot. Take the hall to your right. Go to the door at the end of the hall. The training room is through the door, down the hall, last doorway on your left, opposite a small kitchen.

To register, click here.