Morning Meeting | Agility: Breakfast of Champions

Technical = Ways of Working

PMI-LA is excited to announce the return of our morning meetings! Interested in joining a session with other project professionals at the start of the day? If so, grab your coffee and join us as Samant Kumar presents on Agility: Breakfast of Champions.

In the contemporary landscape of project management and organizational development, agility has become a defining characteristic of successful teams and businesses. "Agility: Breakfast of Champions" focuses on the fundamentals of agile methodologies and the pivotal role of agile retrospectives in fostering continuous improvement and team cohesion. This presentation provides an overview of agile principles, emphasizing iterative development, collaboration, and responsiveness to change. It delves into the structure and purpose of agile retrospectives, showcasing how regular reflection and feedback sessions can drive performance enhancements and innovation. Through case studies and practical examples, this presentation demonstrates how integrating agile practices and effective retrospectives can lead to sustained success, enabling teams to adapt swiftly to evolving demands and deliver high-quality outcomes. By embracing agility, organizations can cultivate a culture of excellence and resilience, positioning themselves as champions in their respective fields.

PDUs

1 PDU – Ways of Working

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Speakers

Samant Kumar

Samant Kumar is a seasoned Portfolio Manager and Agile Program Manager at Capgemini, boasting over 21 years of extensive experience in Agile Program/Project Management and software solution delivery across diverse domains. His professional journey is marked by a rich repertoire of certifications including SAFe SPC, ICP-ACC, A-CSM, CSM, and CSPO, solidifying his reputation as an agile champion. Having previously contributed to IBM, Samant has cultivated a career focused on agile coaching, leadership, and management across product, program, and project dimensions. His proficiency spans agile tools, virtual collaboration tools, and career guidance, underscoring his commitment to achieving successful project outcomes and nurturing team excellence. Samant's educational background includes a postgraduate degree in Finance and Marketing, complementing his Bachelor of Technology credentials. Actively engaged in the Agile community, he is a distinguished speaker at Agile/PM conferences, Symposiums, and local PMI chapters. His contributions have earned him recognition such as the Globee Award 2024, along with numerous accolades from Capgemini and IBM. He is affiliated with esteemed professional associations including IEEE, PMI, Asian Society of Indian Engineers (ASIE), Scrum Alliance, Agile Alliance, Scrum.org, and Keep Austin Agile (KAA). Samant has also served as a judge in prestigious events like the Stevie Award, Globee Award, Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF), and Science Exhibition of Houston. Committed to mentorship, he actively participates in programs at Katy ISD School District, Texas, and adplist.org. Samant has contributed to several publications featured in prominent platforms such as UT Dallas Project Management Symposium, IGI Global Publishing, Dzone, and Medium. Beyond his professional commitments, he resides in Katy, Texas, with his wife and two children, finding joy in reading, cooking, meditation, and mentoring on spirituality.

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Information

Type of category: Public Events

Type of activity: Technical = Ways of Working

Date: November 8th, 2024

Hour: 7:30AM to 9:00AM

PDUs: 1

Price

Members: $10.00

Non members: $15.00

Location