Lead Your Development Team to Success

Come join us for a morning of discussion and get your development team on the fast track to success.

As a manager you are always looking for ways to improve the development process and steer your team towards the right goals. We know how hard it can be to make changes when you're down in the trenches everyday.

If you want to get a fresh perspective on managing a development team, and see how others are doing it, this workshop is perfect for you.

3 Simple Ways You Can Make Big Improvements

During the workshop we will focus on three ways you can optimize your software development process:

Increase Flexibility: Adapt to changes faster and reduce your exposure to risk.

  • Develop incrementally as a management technique
  • Eliminate wasteful formalities
  • Reduce software defects
  • Regain several hours a week through automation

Improve Communication: Deliver exactly what the company needs, exactly when they need it.

  • Stay focused by writing a vision statement
  • Use and maximize one-on-one meetings
  • Learn from your past using retrospectives
  • Correct behavior before it becomes a problem

Boost Morale and Retention: Stay on target with an energized and enjoyable work environment.

  • Reduce overtime and low energy work
  • Avoid costly distractions
  • Build loyalty and longevity
  • Encourage skill development

Get Specific Advice for Your Environment

Share the successes and failures from your development process and learn from managers in similar situations. This workshop provides a great environment for you to discover and adapt the unique experiences of others.

Instead of leaving with abstract and generic concepts you'll be able to go back to the office with specific ideas for optimizing your organization.

Instructor and Workshop Background

Based on the experiences of a software developer and a manager, this workshop bridges the gap between traditional management techniques and those of high performance software development.

Peter Jones has been working in the software industry for over 15 years as a developer, manager, and an executive. He is an avid technologist who has been involved with computers and software for most of his life.

Peter has a passion for continuous improvement. He regularly seeks out ways to make existing processes more efficient while putting an end to those that have outlived their usefulness.

Your Registration Includes

  • Coffee and networking before the workshop
  • Continental breakfast and beverages
  • Quick reference guide for all the topics
  • Invitation to a members-only discussion list

Space is limited in order to keep the workshop personal.