What I saw at Agile Cambridge 2024

Event Description:
Didn’t get a chance to attend Agile Cambridge this year? Join us at Agile MK for our November meetup where I’ll be presenting key takeaways from one of the UK’s leading Agile conferences.

This session is designed to give you an insider’s view into some of the most engaging and thought-provoking presentations from Agile Cambridge 2024, sparking discussions relevant to our community's growth and practical application of Agile methodologies.

What’s on the Agenda?
This year’s conference was packed with valuable insights, but here are three standout presentations I’ll be covering:

1. Beyond Transparency - Elizabeth Ayer
   Elizabeth Ayer took us on a journey beyond transparency, exploring how we can use transparency not as an end goal, but as a tool for fostering trust and real alignment in our teams. Learn about the risks of “performative transparency” and how to cultivate genuine openness in ways that move teams forward.
2. How to Measure Team Agility - Nick Brown, ASOS
   Measuring agility can often feel like trying to catch smoke. Nick Brown shared ASOS's approach to quantifying team agility, balancing metrics with insights that go beyond numbers. We’ll dive into practical ways to assess agility without losing sight of the human factors that drive it.
3. 10 Things Nobody Tells You About OKRs - Neil Vass
   OKRs are a powerful tool, but they come with their own set of hidden challenges. Neil Vass revealed ten lesser-known aspects of working with OKRs—things that often only come to light through experience. From common pitfalls to surprising best practices, we’ll explore how to make OKRs work more effectively in your organization.

Join Us!
Whether you’re an experienced Agile practitioner or just starting out, this session is packed with insights that can help you drive meaningful change in your teams and organizations. In addition to the presentation, we’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and group discussions, so come ready to share your own experiences and thoughts on these topics.

RSVP and Prepare to Be Inspired!
Let’s make this session an interactive experience. Your questions, insights, and reflections are what make our community strong. Join us for an evening of learning, connecting, and growing together as we bring some of the best ideas from Agile Cambridge back to Milton Keynes!

See you there! - Don & Bryan