Scrum's Frontier: Navigating Agile Beyond IT (An In-Person Event)

Power Skills

 

Presentation Info: In this dynamic presentation, Mark Palmer, a seasoned Scrum expert and certified scrum trainer with over 25 years experience, will share his profound insights and practical strategies to utilize Scrum for project success, not matter what your deliverable is.  Whether you are an experienced project manager, current agile practitioner, or just learning, Mark's interactive presentation on how to expand Scrum and Agile methodologies beyond their IT origins will provide you with key tools to deliver project success!

  • Understand how Scrum applies beyond software development in domains like operations, marketing, and nonprofit campaigns.
  • Explore three real-world case studies (Phillips 66, Capital One RDB, Prison Fellowship) where Agile dramatically improved outcomes.
  • Learn how to adapt Scrum events and roles to non-technical environments.
  • Debunk common misconceptions about Scrum through interactive learning.
  • Reflect on opportunities to bring Scrum principles into participants' own project environments through practical activities.

 

Speaker Bio: Mark Palmer is a seasoned Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and Certified Team Coach (CTC) with over 25 years of experience in business and technological innovation. As the founder of Great Fish Agility, Mark has been at the forefront of transforming Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits through Agile methodologies.​

Schedule:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Networking
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Announcements and Dinner 
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presentation by Mark Palmer

Please note:  Registration ends at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  Pre-Registration is essential for lead time required for food vendors).

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Information

Type of category: Richmond

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: April 9th, 2025

Hour: 17:15 to 20:00

Registration close date: April 9th, 2025 at 18:00

Number of PDUs: 1.5

Price

Members: $30.00

Non members: $40.00

Location

The Place at Innsbrook

4036-C Cox Rd
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

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