Open Space on: "Reality of AI and the job market – what’s working for us"

Theme: Reality of AI and the job market – what’s working for us

When we gathered for our Open Space in late 2023, how AI and the rapidly changing job market would impact us was mostly unknown. We were just having our first experiences with ChatGPT. Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches had just been laid off around Sydney and Australia.

Now we have 12 months worth of data and experience on this.

I know that I (Rowan) now have some clearer perspectives on what's playing out. I expect that many others do also. Some of us have stumbled onto new opportunities that are working for us. Let's all benefit from this!

We'll have job market experts from the OnSet present to share their insights.

When
5:30pm (AEDT) Doors open for networking over pizza and drinks
6:00pm Opening circle and marketplace topic announcement
6:30pm Sessions - round 1
6:55pm Sessions - round 2
7:20pm Sessions - round 3
7:45pm Close

Venue
We're delighted to back at The Onset's office very close to Central Station in Surry Hills. Come along for networking over pizza and drink before the magic of Open Space. Be prepared to be surprised!

About Open Space
Open Space runs on self-organisation. This means that you get to propose a topic. Or, just join the sessions posted by others.

The discussion topics are proposed by you and other participants during the opening and displayed on a marketplace. You choose what discussion you join and leave.

For a quick intro to Open Space Technology (OST) see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_jhcvCYBbg

OST is a well proven approach to facilitating self-organising idea sharing and problem solving that could be useful at your organisation. For an example of that see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQj12jmLGr4

Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
If you hold a Scrum Alliance certification, participating in SSUG meetups earns you SEUs.

From your dashboard select "Renewal". + Add New SEU. Category I - Organize or Facilitate --> Agile or Scrum user group.

Appreciations
Thanks very much to The Onset for providing the venue, food and drinks. In particular, thank you to Alyse Lucey for leading the logistics at the venue.

The Onset connects tech talent with innovative and inspiring career opportunities as Australia's leading technology and executive recruiter. Onset has partnered with some of Australia's most successful startup, scaleup and enterprise businesses, as they build and grow high-impact teams or go through digital transformation.

Thanks to Scrum Alliance for sponsoring the pizzas and to Lisa Calder for ordering them. The Sydney Scrum User Group is an official Scrum Alliance Scrum User Group.

Thanks to our organising sponsor Scrum WithStyle for time invested in organising this event. Scrum WithStyle offers Agile training and independent Agile consulting. See: scrumwithstyle.com