GENERAL ASSEMBLY + SXSW 2019 WORKSHOPS
Join General Assembly and SXSW at the Palmer Event Center for two days of FREE classes on today's hottest tech topics and desired skills. Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, you'll have access to some of our most popular classes in web development, data science, digital marketing, user experience design, product management, professional development and more. You'll learn new skills from seasoned practitioners and leave with the know-how to meet the next milestone in your professional life.
You’ve probably heard of Agile, Scrum, and/or Kanban. Agile is just a concept, whereas Scrum and Kanban are two different methodologies for tracking and achieving progress on a project.
This class will cover the basics of how to organize and lead projects (software and non-software alike) in an Agile manner. We’ll discuss the principles behind the Agile concept, and then get down to looking practically at:
The differences between Scrum and Kanban
Why you might choose Scrum or Kanban, or even hybridize the two together into Scrumban
The day-to-day activities of leading an Agile project, including prescribed meetings and communications
Adaptations for running an Agile team inside a Waterfall project or organization
How to lead Agile teams when you have no direct authority over individuals
How to break down complex problems into smaller, achievable tasks
Estimating relative level of effort for those tasks
How to satisfy stakeholders by delivering estimated timelines and planning releases
No badge or wristband is required to attend. This session is free community programming in partnership with SXSW. Join the conversation! Use the hashtag #GAatSXSW to stay connected.
Note: Registration does not guarantee entry. Please arrive early to reserve your seat.