Date |
Wed Jun 7
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (EDT) |
Notes | Live-Online session where you choose the topics. |
Fees | Free Event |
Facilitators | David Bulkin, Aleksandr Kofman, Chris English |
Notes | Live-Online session where you choose the topics. |
Don't miss out on the popular Grow-Lean Agile Open Forum™ (AOF)
for Grow-Lean alumni and any working agilists. The AOF covers topics selected
by attendees, so come with your challenges, bring your friends, and be ready
to learn from others while helping others learn.
Join us for this FREE event if you...
Sessions will be hosted on Discord.
Here is a short tutorial on how to download Discord, make an account, and join a server. You should complete the following steps prior to registering. You can also watch our video.
You should complete the following steps after registering.
David Bulkin is the Managing Director and Head of Training Services at Grow-Lean. He has 40 years of product development experience and stays current by continuing to engage in product development. In 2001, his eBanking Team at JP Morgan Chase implemented Agile practices under the guidance of Kent Beck, the father of Extreme Programming (XP). David left the bank to help grow the Agile community.
David supports teams and individuals in their Agile journeys as a mentor and coach. Unlike most trainers and coaches, he remains actively involved in product development, taking on roles such as designer, coder, tester, Product Owner, and Scrum Master. His hands-on experience and high-energy level ensure that you get practical and applicable insights in a fun, lively environment.
David's extensive background spans various industries, including manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance, and more. David started developing in 1984 when he built a package to simulate Major League Baseball games and run a fantasy league. After that, he worked on various development projects for the US DoD. In the early 1990s, he built an Internet startup that delivered some of the first profitable sites on the web. In the late 1990s, he joined JP Morgan Chase, where, in 2001, he led eBanking development using agile methods.
He was an independent reviewer of the original PMI-ACP body of knowledge and contributed to the Certified Scrum Master Exam questions. His thought leadership in 2009 on progressive elaboration for Agile requirements influenced what is now known as refinement, which was incorporated into Scrum in 2011.
David has trained over 20,000 students and influenced thousands more through public speaking and coaching. He delivers various training courses, including CSM, A-CSM, CSPO, and A-CSPO, and has trained over 10,000 students with the Scrum Alliance. His sessions are practical, energetic and fun, and based on his experiences in big and small organizations, David customizes the training for your needs so you get a practical perspective that can significantly boost your career.
Bilingual Agile Coach & Trainer with over 10+ years of successful experience in software development and Agile methodologies. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in various industries. Skilled in building rapport with leadership and stakeholders, building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
In 2020, Chris began his agile journey with Grow-Lean by obtaining the CSPO. Since then, he has consistently collaborated with the Grow-Lean team to enhance alumni services. Chris's joint efforts have led to the introduction of innovative tools, such as online quizzes, which not only prepare students for certification exams but also enrich their overall learning experience. Committed to supporting both alumni and the broader agile community, Chris English and Grow-Lean have initiated complimentary services and events. Among these are the Agile Open Forum and the Agile Open Community, both designed to assist individuals regardless of where they stand in their agile journey.
The Agile Open Forum is a recurring event that covers topics selected by attendees. Depending the number of attendees there is one or more breakout sessions to discuss the topics.
As the name implies, this is an Open Forum, so bring your friends and colleagues to...
For each Agile Open Forum we have a Mural Board.
Attendees choose the potential topics and then vote on them.
We then do a lighting round of type and talk. If the topic is really interesting we may do an exercise
This event is hosted on our Agile Open Community™ Discord server.
Join here: discord.gg/agileopencommunity
New to Discord? No worries. Getting started is easy.
Use our: Agile Open Community - Discord Guide
Once you have completed these steps, you are ready to attend the next AOF!