Once Upon a Time in Agile

Explore the power of storytelling in Agile development through this insightful conference talk from GOTOpia Chicago 2021. Delve into the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance for individuals and teams, and learn strategies for creating lasting change without imposing processes or fostering learned helplessness. Discover how to help teams own their processes and tell their own stories, enabling them to stay aligned and adapt to changing contexts. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, gain a deeper understanding of cognitive dissonance, fear, and the human factors that influence team dynamics. Uncover practical approaches to support teams in their journey towards true agility, emphasizing the significance of context, structure, and continuous realignment.

Intro
Harry & Sally
Change
Fear
Context & structure
Cognitive dissonance
Their process
Everything's gonna be alright
Outro