On Friday, December 8, The Agile Alliance is hosting a MiniCon on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. During the event, Mark Kilby will be hosting a roundtable discussion with the speakers to explore the ways AI is poised to impact how we work and what it will take to utilize it in an ethical and responsible way. 

Mark joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss why he made a conscious decision to get schooled up on AI, how he’s going about doing it, some of the key learnings he has had along the way, and his take on what the future of AI has to offer those of us work in the agile space and project management.

The Future of AI MiniCon
If you’d like to learn more about the Agile Alliance’s Future of AI MiniCon: https://tinyurl.com/mw5ww3w2

Contacting Mark
If you’d like to contact Mark: https://www.markkilby.com/

Distributed Teams
And if you need some help with distributed teams, you should pick up a copy of From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams which Mark co-authored with Johanna Rothman. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! https://tinyurl.com/22vvnyjx

The Future of AI with Mark Kilby

Today PMI announced that The Agile Alliance was joining PMI to form the PMI Agile Alliance. This is obviously going to cause a great deal of debate in the Agile and project management communities. I am very excited about what this could mean for the future of Project Management and Agile - and here is why.

The PMI Agile Alliance

An interview with Agile Alliance Conference Chair Chris Murman on what’s happening at Agile 2025 and why you want to be there. During the conversation, we discuss ways this year's event is different from the previous ones, focusing on the importance of addressing real problems within the Agile community, the challenges faced by professionals in the field, and the evolving role of AI in Agile practices. We talk about the need for collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to shaping the future of Agile methodologies.

Bottom line - come to Agile 2025 to create, not just consume


Links from the interview
To learn more about Agile 2025 and register:
https://agilealliance.org/agile2025/

To contact Chris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismurman/
Email: chrisdmurman@gmail.com


Links from the intro:
Mile High Agile 2025
https://www.agiledenver.org/mile-high-agile-2025/

Agile Coach Camp Worldwide
https://agilealliance.org/event/agile-coach-camp-worldwide-2025/

Reimagining Agile Event
https://agilealliance.org/event/reimagining-agility/

To watch the interview with Jurgen Appelo:
https://theagilenetwork.com/content/8f025d5e-e8d5-454b-97a3-18e47619b397

To learn more about the session Stuart and Dave are leading at Agile 2025:
https://events.agilealliance.org/agile2025/session/2841530/career-power-ups-surviving-through-uncertainty-and-change

To learn when Stuart and Dave's book No One Is Coming to Save You is available:
https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

Agile 2025 Preview with Chris Murman

In this conversation, Dave Prior and Reece Schmidt discuss the upcoming Agile 2025 conference, focusing on its structure, keynotes, and unique features like the Hackathon for Good. They emphasize the importance of preparation for attendees, including tips for maximizing the conference experience, networking, and engaging with speakers. The conversation also addresses resources for introverts and those who may feel overwhelmed, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.

Takeaways
	•	Agile 2025 is a condensed three-day event with a focus on keynotes and hands-on learning.
	•	The Hackathon for Good will allow participants to work on real-world problems for a nonprofit.
	•	Attendees should prepare by reading the program and identifying key speakers and topics of interest.
	•	Networking is crucial; attendees should engage with speakers and other participants.
	•	Book signings will provide opportunities for attendees to connect with authors directly.
	•	Self-care is important; attendees should prioritize sleep, hydration, and breaks.
	•	Introverts can find quiet spaces and should not hesitate to take breaks when needed.
	•	The conference will feature a variety of new voices and perspectives in the Agile community.
	•	Participants should have backup session choices in case their first choice is full.
	•	Visual cues will be provided to help attendees navigate social interactions.

Links:
Agile 2025: https://agilealliance.org/agile2025/

Interview with Jurgen Appelo on The Agile Network
https://theagilenetwork.com/content/8f025d5e-e8d5-454b-97a3-18e47619b397

Contacting Reese:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reeseschmit/

Agile 2025
https://agilealliance.org/agile2025/

Dave and Stuart's Talk at Agile 2025: Career Power-Ups: Surviving Through Uncertainty and Change
https://tinyurl.com/2s4zhzts

Dave and Stuart’s Book: “No One Is Coming to Save You”
https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

AI Readiness for Professionals Course
https://tinyurl.com/y79kassb

Dave’s Upcoming Scrum Certification Classes
https://www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events/search?tr=14153&cnty=US


Chapters
00:18 Introduction to Agile 2025
01:56 Conference Structure and Keynotes
04:13 Hackathon for Good
07:55 Hands-On Learning Opportunities
10:38 Book Signing and Author Engagement
12:54 Preparation Tips for Attendees
17:26 Survival Tips During the Conference
21:48 Resources for Introverts
25:56 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

Getting Ready for Agile 2025 with Reese Schmit

Building Resiliance with Agile2025 Keynote Speaker Tricia Broderick

Dave Prior interviews Tricia Broderick for the Agile 2025 pre-conference, focusing on her keynote on building resilience. Tricia discusses the challenges of the current job market, including high unemployment and overworked employees. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and community support. Tricia also highlights the upcoming AI Readiness for Professionals course, starting August 6, which aims to help professionals stay competitive in an AI-driven world. The conversation touches on the emotional toll of supporting others and the need for empathy and practical support. Tricia looks forward to the Agile 2025 conference, particularly the opportunity to honor past community members.

Key Takeaways
 - Resilience is essential in our current world of work due to a challenging job market and overwhelming workloads.

 - Empathetic people struggle with the emotional toll of trying to support numerous friends and colleagues who are out of work or struggling.

 - Community and in-person connections, like at the Agile conference, provide a vital source of restoration and support.

 - Building personal resilience can be achieved by focusing on what you can control, such as limiting news consumption and performing small acts of kindness.

 - Tricia will use her keynote to honor four mentors who are no longer with us but had a significant generational impact on her career.

To register for Agile 2025
https://agilealliance.org/agile2025/pricing/

Tricia's Links
Details on Tricia's Keynote at Agile 2025
https://tinyurl.com/nuwyk629

Lead Without Blame by Tricia Broderick and Diana Larsen
https://tinyurl.com/bddcxhhd

Tricia's Website
https://igniteii.com/

Tricia on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-broderick

Links from the Intro

The Agile Network - Live from Agile2025 Lineup
https://tinyurl.com/bdf4n92m

Dave and Stuart's Talk at Agile 2025: Career Power-Ups: Surviving Through Uncertainty and Change
tinyurl.com/2s4zhzts

Dave and Stuart’s Book: “No One Is Coming to Save You”
www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

AI Readiness for Professionals Course
tinyurl.com/y79kassb

Dave’s Upcoming Scrum Certification Classes
www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events…=14153&cnty=US

Building Resiliance with Agile2025 Keynote Speaker Tricia Broderick

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