SXSW 2012 - Managing High-Performing Agile Teams

Managing High-Performing Agile Teams
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Solo
Organizer	Jeffrey Palermo – Headspring Systems
Description	The industry has many books about Agile software development, but managers are still looking for how they can foster the kind of team it takes to create quality software quickly and sustainably. Many manager don't know the right people to recruit, the right training or the right engineering policies. This discussion will cover how a software manager can staff, grow, and sustain a high-performing agile software team. This session is not about how to become a manager. This is a highly advanced talk that will challenge the worldview of current IT staff. Prepare to be challenged.
Questions Answered	How should I recruit the right talent? How do I grow my existing talent? What policies are appropriate on an Agile team? How do I retain my top talent? How do I create a positive work environment for an Agile team? Should I be leading engineering, or should I delegate? How much of my time is managing an Agile team going to take? Can my current team become Agile? How I do I manage the team in a matrixed organization? What does a performance review look like for an agile team?
Level	Advanced
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