August 2024 Welcome to The August Agile Austin Newsletter! We’ve packed this edition with exciting opportunities and updates you won’t want to miss. Volunteer for the KAA2024 Core Planning Committee Apply for the Agile Austin Professional Development Scholarship Meet our new Gold Sponsor, Rezoomex Mark your calendar for our in-person event on Thursday, August 27th, plus many other special interest group meet ups
Keep learning and adapt on with Agile Austin! If you are interested in joining Agile Austin, learn more about being a member! |
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SEEKING NEW DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP |
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Join Us as Director of Sponsorship! We seek a dynamic individual to become our Director of Sponsorship, vital for providing high-quality services to the agile community. Role Overview: Cultivate and maintain relationships with Sponsors Ensure sponsor satisfaction Support Agile Austin’s sponsorship strategy
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CALLING VOLUNTEERS: KAA2025 CORE PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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We’re gearing up for the 2025 Keep Agile Austin Conference and invite passionate volunteers to join our Core Planning Committee. This committee centralizes conference planning, working closely with teams for speaker selection, volunteer coordination, sponsor engagement, and other critical functions. Why Join? Impact: Shape the KAA conference experience. Collaboration: Work with diverse professionals in conference planning. Leadership: Enhance your leadership and organizational skills. Networking: Connect with industry leaders, speakers, and volunteers.
Responsibilities: Align with other committees to meet overall conference goals. Oversee scheduling, logistics, and communication. Support and guide other teams as needed.
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APPLY NOW: AGILE AUSTIN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
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Ready to advance your career? Agile Austin is now offering professional development scholarships! Whether for a training class, online course, or book, seize this chance. These scholarships support Agile Austin’s mission to promote growth and better value delivery through Agile practices. Don’t miss out—apply today! |
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ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST GOLD SPONSOR: REZOOMEX |
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Agile Austin is thrilled to welcome Rezoomex as our newest Gold Sponsor! Rezoomex revolutionizes collaboration between technology professionals and businesses through smart contracts, ensuring trust and efficiency. Their platform leverages blockchain technology to provide a secure marketplace for freelancers and employers, fostering seamless connections and successful partnerships. |
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August Events for Agile Austin Elevate your skills by joining any of these free and fabulous online events! Interested in co-hosting or starting a new Agile Austin event? Contact Us |
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Mon, Aug 5, 2024, 6:15 PM CDT |
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Coaching through the Storm: Coaching for High-Pressure Situations Join this interactive session to equip agile coaches with the mindset to navigate challenging coaching landscapes. Featuring case studies and live examples, we’ll cover facilitating difficult conversations, building trust, coaching for tough decisions, and supporting change management. |
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Thu, Aug 8, 2024 6:30 PM CDT |
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Fri, Aug 16, 2024 12:00 NOON CDT |
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Designing Agile Organizations: Models and Methods for Success Explore organization design fundamentals and their application in Agile environments. We’ll cover the STAR Model, Galbraith’s 5-Point Model, and the McKinsey 7S Framework to help you align your organization with strategic goals, foster innovation, and enable adaptability. Ideal for Agile coaches, leaders, and change agents, this session provides actionable insights for driving transformation and achieving lasting success. |
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Fri, Aug 23, 2024 3:00 PM CDT |
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Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT |
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Agile Austin In-Person: Networking & Group Discussion Our in-person events are making a comeback that you won't want to miss. Meet local agilists of all experience levels and domains to network and exchange stories. Please sign up if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly. |
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Fri, Sep 6, 2024 12:00 PM CDT |
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Austin Leader SIG: Optimizing the End-to-End Enterprise with Organizational Flow Join us to explore ‘Organizational Flow State’ (TM) and learn how to improve predictability, efficiency, morale, and outcomes. Vishal will share best practices and examples from his experience, highlighting common obstacles and solutions. Ideal for technology leaders, this session offers insights into maximizing team potential and driving peak productivity and innovation. |
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Watch Past Meetups Selected prior Meetup recordings are available on the Agile Austin YouTube channel |
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Agile Austin Sponsors We could not provide the amazing programs without the support of our sponsors! Interested in sponsoring? Contact Us |
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