ScrumBanFall - Combining the best project management tools to get sh** done

Speakers: 
Aimee Degnan

No single project management methodology is perfect to execute a successful project in the real world. This session will cover a hybrid approach that can leverage the strengths and overcome the weaknesses of common PM practices to Get Sh** Done.

Warning:Agile purists may cringe at this approach. I promise not to offend.

At Hook 42, we combine the best tools and techniques used in Waterfall (gasp!), Agile / Scrum, and Kanban techniques to scope, execute, and deliver client projects in a high-quality and rapid development environment.

This session will surface the highlights of our process and how your projects may benefit from the tools used.

Benefits to Attendees:

  • De-mystify Project Management terms and methodologies.
  • Learn new tools and techniques to use through your project lifecycle.
  • Know that it is ok to change process if it is constraining your project work!
  • Hear someone actually talk about Waterfall techniques with a straight face. ;)

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduction to the primary PM methodologies used in businesses.
  • Cover the best (and worst) applications of each of the "pure" methodologies.
  • Identify the best tools from each methodology and how a hybrid approach can improve project execution.
  • Provide sample planning assets from a hybrid approach.
  • Exposure to industry project management terms for post-session research.
  • If time allows, explore these methods with maintenance contracts, not just well defined projects.

Speaker's Certifications & Education:

  • Certified Project Management Professional, PMI.org. - 2006
  • Stanford Certified Project Manager / Advanced Project Management - 2006
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner
  • Certified Microsoft Technical Specialist - MS Project (and a bunch of other old MS tech)
  • Business Analyst Education - IIBA.org
  • Business Process Improvement - Performance Design Labs / Rummler Process (pre Six Sigma).
  • University: Kinesiology / Physiotherapy, Psychology. ;)

Beyond the Certs - Real World Experience:

  • CEO & Co-founder of an 8 person Drupal shop in San Francisco, Hook 42. A small team with big enterprise experience.
  • Ran own freelance company working with large enterprise clients.
  • Worked at and with full service agencies as a vendor manager, Managing Architect, and partner.
  • Large enterprise applications architect, project, program, and portfolio manager at a bunch of big name companies.
  • Specialized in large enterprise collaboration applications, knowledge management, process automation, and web technologies since 1997.
  • Industries include: Agencies, Entertainment Software, Healthcare, Retail/E-Commerce, Security, Industrial / Commercial Software
Schedule info
Track: 
Drupal Business
Experience level: 
Intermediate
Drupal Version: 
N/A

Comments

As a non-PM, I'm surprised at how opinionated some PMs can be that their way is the "right way". Just like in Drupal, there are so many different ways to approach a problem and so many tools to use to do a great job. I think it's good to have an open mind on approaches and methodologies, and to be flexible.