When: 11 November 2015, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Last date for On-line Registration: 11/09/2015
Presentation Description:
Don’t ask your developers how long something is going to take. They don’t know.
This hands-on workshop is designed to let you experience a technique for estimating project work duration that leverages the knowledge and unique abilities of all the members of your development team. Team Estimation provides a mechanism for estimating work of all sizes, from huge "epics" all the way down to the smallest backlog item.
Takeaways
• How to estimate in relative time units
• How to arrive at predictable schedules
• How to get estimation done quickly
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About the Speaker:
Steve Bockman is an Agile trainer and coach, Certified Scrum Master and software developer who began his career in 1977. Since then he has worked in the fields of speech recognition, terrain analysis, computer graphics, desktop publishing, industrial automation and web applications.
Steve is the owner of Agile Unlimited, a company in the San Francisco North Bay focusing on helping organizations enhance their productivity.
Steve is especially adept at creating exercises and simulations that distill information from various sources into hands-on activities that teach valuable principles. He is the originator of Team Estimation, a technique for collaboratively estimating work effort. He is also the author of Predictability, a business novel about creating reliable project schedules, and Practical Estimation, a Kindle pocket guide detailing the Team Estimation technique.
Event Sponsor:
Robert Half provides a unique service by bringing senior-level project management professionals to companies that need multilayered skill sets and specialized expertise. Our global database of more than 3 million professionals allows us to provide companies with experienced, highly skilled project management personnel. Robert Half is also a premier resource for project managers who are seeking a rewarding career opportunity with companies across all industries, ranging from start-ups to the FORTUNE® 1000®. For more information, visit roberthalf.com
Meeting Leaders: Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM Contact Meeting Leaders
PDU Info: 2.0 - Category A PDU claiming instructions
Program Agenda:
Food: Complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, popular Samosas/Chutney
On-line Registration
At-the-Door Registration
A limited number of registrations can be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis. Once this limit has been reached, the event will be closed to additional attendees.
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.