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"Scrum Gathering Paris 2013 will be a unique opportunity to gather Scrum practitioners and those interested in improving their project management practices. There are more and more success stories proving the positive impact of Scrum in various business areas -- not only IT -- allowing us to experience these various business’ standards, practices, and cultures. The culture of an organization is one of the key dimensions in understanding how to transform organizations into "Agile organizations."

Paris is a great place to talk about "culture" as Paris is the great cultural capital, making it a great place to discover how culture may impact the Scrum community! We will examine how to help organizations be agile and use Scrum efficiently in each organization’s culture, as well as multi-cultural teams in off-shore projects, and multi-cultural teams in large organizations with stakeholders from different business areas and from different technical domains." -- Patrice Petit & Xavier Warzee, Scrum Gathering Paris Co-Chairs

Tracks

Emerging Agile Culture

This theme aims to integrate existing cultures to align them toward culture-oriented values, change, and collaboration that's conductive to Agility.

Managing Multicultural organizations

This theme aims to tackle the complexity of interactions between cultures at different levels: perception of the world, management methods, communication modes, decision-making modes, etc.

Expanding an Agile Culture in a Complex World

This theme aims to define cultural tools (patterns, management practices, methods, etc.), helping to install in a sustainable way an agile culture within organizations. These tools help organizations express their potential to adapt to changes in a complex world and find innovative solutions.

Empower Agile Culture with Other Cultures, Domains, and Approaches

This theme aims to explore the contribution of innovative domains that can empower the culture agile.

Applying an Agile Culture in Other Domains Than IT

This theme aims to discover domains of use and adaptation of the agile culture to show the power of this culture.

Patrice Petit has a PhD in Applied Mathematics and teaches Agile in several universities in France. An Agile Coach and Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer, Patrice Petit founded and manages two learning organizations: Agilebee, an Agile Training and Coaching Company specializing in teaching by serious games (Scrum, eXtreme Programming and TDD), and Agilii, a Project Management Consultancy Company.

Patrice has over 20 years of experience in a variety of software and research environments and has practiced Agile since 2000. Specializing in helping companies adopt and improve their use of agile processes and techniques, Patrice in 2005 created the first company in France regarding Agile Coaching topics. As an Agile pioneer in his country, he created and organized the first French Agile events: Agile Tour Paris, Chaos and Agile In Action, XP Day France, and presented Scrum for the first time in France through the SIG event during December 2005. He also founded Agile France in 2008 and more recently Agile Paris.

Xavier Warzee started his career in 1989 working on Object-Oriented Technologies, design & simulation of complex systems in European projects (EEC), and R&D projects with UC Berkeley. In 2001, Xavier joined Valtech to work as an architect on Internet/Web projects (Java, J2EE, XML, EAI, SOA...) and as an Agile coach helping customers to adopt agile practices and associated tools. In 2008, Xavier joined Microsoft to help partners and customers to adopt agile solutions. In 2011, Xavier joined Palo IT as CTO to help organizations in their agile transformation to adopt social, mobile, geolocalization and bigdata technologies.

Xavier has published several papers about complex system design and agile practices (Agile 2008, AgileTour 2008, 2009, 2010, ScrumDay 2012). In 2010, Xavier was elected President of French Scrum User Group, gathering 1500 scrum practitioners. He was also a co-founder of the French Agile Institut. In 2011 and 2012, Xavier led the organization of the Scrum Day Paris, the annual event for the Scrum community in France gathering more than 500 attendees.

The Scrum Gathering Paris Planning Committee is working on finalizing the schedule for you and it will be available shortly. The following is a tentative agenda for Scrum Gathering Paris 2013.

Open Space Guidelines

Bring your topic to Open Space and you can run an informal session on any topic you’re passionate about.

How do I propose an Open Space session?

• Think of a topic
• Take an index card and a marker
• Write your topic at the top of the card
• Write your name below – so people know who’s running the session
• Post your topic on the Marketplace (sticky wall) picking a timeslot and location

Open Space runs by four simple organizing principles:

• Whoever comes is the right people
• Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
• Whenever it starts is the right time
• When it’s over it’s over

Use the Law of Two Feet to take responsibility for following your own passions. If you feel that you are not contributing or benefitting from a session, please feel free to move on to something else. Remember it’s self-organizing so...prepare to be surprised.

Opening Keynote, Henrik Kniberg

Henrik Kniberg is an Agile/Lean coach at Crisp in Stockholm, currently working with Spotify. He enjoys helping companies succeed with both the technical and human sides of software development. During the past 15 years he has been CTO of three Swedish IT companies and helped many more get started with Agile and Lean software development.

Henrik is a former board member of the Agile Alliance and works regularly with Mary Poppendieck, Jeff Sutherland, Alistair Cockburn, and other thought leaders. He is the author of “Scrum and XP from the Trenches” as well as “Kanban and Scrum, Making the Most of Both” and “Lean from the Trenches.” These books are available in over 12 languages, have more than 500,000 readers, and are used as a primary guide to Agile and Lean software development by hundreds of companies worldwide.

Tuesday Keynote, Dan Mezick

Daniel Mezick is an authority on culture, self-management, and self-organizing teams. An expert on culture design and business agility, Dan’s client list includes Zappos Insights, CIGNA Insurance, and hundreds of smaller organizations.

Applying Agile practices since 2006 and coaching teams and organizations since 2008, Daniel is the author of “The Culture Game: Tools for the Agile Manager.” Describing 16 proven patterns of group-learning behavior derived from Agile, the book also provides a proven way to spread these learning patterns throughout the wider culture of your entire organization.

Daniel is a founder and executive coach at www.FreeStandingAgility.com, a team of Agile coaches based in Boston, MA, U.S. He is also the founder of www.AgileBoston.org, one of the largest Agile user groups in the U.S.

You can reach Daniel by mail via dan@newtechusa.net, by phone at (203) 915-7248, on Twitter via @DanMezick, and on the web at www.DanielMezick.com.

Tribal Learning

The Agile journey may be best characterized as a tribal rite of passage. Those who are taking the next step always do so as a group. During the journey, all the participants share the same basic status. Successful participants find themselves in a new and very unfamiliar place. And lastly, anyone who wants to complete the journey must also be willing to leave many things behind.

• In tribal societies, passage rites from start to finish are led by a “master of ceremonies.”

• Is the modern journey into agile actually a passage rite… for modern tribes?

• Is the Scrum Master in fact the master of ceremonies in a modern rite of passage for teams and organizations?

In this session, together we explore the surprising answer. We also explore how to specifically leverage Open Space as a tool for helping to create authentic and lasting Agile adoptions.

Closing Keynote, Dario Nardi

Dario Nardi, Ph.D., is a fellow at the University of California Los Angeles. From 1998 to 2011, he taught computing, complexity theory, group dynamics, and a blend of these: computer modeling and simulation of social systems. He has won teaching awards for “Innovative Use of Technology in the Classroom” and was named UCLA’s 2011 Distinguished Teacher of the Year. His academic background includes engineering, linguistics, and creative writing. Dario has been a Myers-Briggs personality type certified presenter, trainer, and author since 1994. His publications include Neuroscience of Personality: Brain-Savvy Insights, 8 Keys to Self-Leadership, 16 Personality Types: Descriptions for Self-Discovery, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types in Organizations and Character and Personality Type: Discovering Your Uniqueness. Dario is the founder and president of Radiance House, a books and media publishing company. For the past six years, Dario has conducted hands-on neuroimaging using EEG technology, with a focus on lines to personality, sociality, and skills development.

Cultures, Brain, and Personalities – Insights for Teams

How can we all better program together? Culture, cognition, and career choice all contribute to one’s brain development. And when we know how the brain works, our human OS, we have more leverage over ourselves.

In this lab, Dario Nardi studies people’s brain activity as they engage in various tasks, including socializing, creativity, and work. While we are equipped with a similar toolkit, as individuals we have favorite tools. Which tools we use – and how we utilize them together – depend on culture, personality, and career choice. Moreover, people who favor similar brain patterns seem to communicate and work well together. Thus, teams face extra challenges when they are composed of different cultures, personalities, and career skills. Fortunately, we can now assess how a person’s brain works and chart a team’s cognitive strengths and pitfalls. We can locate linkages to smooth teamwork and foster resonance.

Dario Nardi will provide an overview of key insights about teams and brains and offer some advice to help us get and stay on the same wavelength.

When you sponsor a Scrum Gathering, your company’s message is exactly where it should be – in front of your target audience. Gathering attendees come from all over the world and span the spectrum of Scrum practitioners, from product owners and developers to trainers and coaches.

For information on how to sponsor a Gathering download the Sponsorship Package, contact Yvonne at ydewar@scrumalliance.org, or call (905) 281-0555 ext 111.

Bronze Sponsor

RippleRock

We enable organisations to radically increase the value they deliver to customers through the end-to-end adoption of Agile principles and practices – providing consulting, training, team coaching, and augmentation to achieve self-sustaining Agile adoption. Successful transformation requires the insight we have gathered working with companies like Rolls Royce, BP, and Tesco.com.

Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile

Special guestroom rates are being offered to all attendees of Scrum Gathering Paris.

Classic Room Single Occupancy: 180.00€ including VAT

Classic Room Double Occupancy: 200.00€ including VAT

Note: Breakfast is included in the special guestroom rate at the host hotel when booked through the downloadable reservation form or by phone [see below for more information]. The Global Scrum Gathering is not providing breakfast to those who book through any other means.

To book your hotel, please complete one of the following:

• Download the Hyatt Regency Reservation Form to book your hotel with our special group rate. Complete the form and return the form by fax or email – as specified on the reservation form.
• Call the hotel +33 1 40685281 and mention Scrum Alliance to receive our special group rate.
• A weblink will be available in July 2013; however, to secure the special group rate we recommend you book your hotel rooms as early as possible.

Why stay at the conference hotel?

This is where the action is! Networking opportunities are around every corner and in every elevator. Save time getting to and from breakouts and sessions, and enjoy the convenience of going back to your room between events to make phone calls and check emails. We appreciate you making your reservation at the conference hotel where we have negotiated contracts to give you the best value and service. Your reservation also helps ensure we meet our contractual obligations with the hotel.

Join Scrum community members from around the world as they gather together in France for Scrum Gathering Paris 2013. You'll find plenty of ways to participate as you share experiences, exchange information, and collaborate with fellow Scrum users. Get value and expert insight that provides you with a framework for evaluating and incorporating Scrum while you learn from experienced practitioners and leaders in the Scrum community.

Transportation

To get to the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile there are a few options:

From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG):

Taxi: €40.00 (one way) approximately 40 minutes.

Shuttle bus: The Air France shuttle bus "Les Cars" Line 2 stops immediately outside the hotel and goes direct to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport. Approximate journey time 45 minutes, €13.00

Subway/Metro: €8.00, metro station is located close to Terminal 3. Take RER B (blue line) to Châtelet-Les Halles and transfer to Line 1 (Red Line) to Porte Maillot.

Car Rental: The car rental desks at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are open from the first flight of the day until after the last flight lands, with the desks located around the various terminals. The larger companies have a desk in more than one terminal i.e. Avis (Terminals 1, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2) and Hertz (Terminals 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2F). Click here for driving directions.

From Orly Airport (ORY):

Estimated taxi fare: €35.00 (one way) approximately 40 minutes

Subway/Metro: €15.00. Take Orlyval (yellow line) to Antony and transfer to RER B (blue line) Châtelet-Les Halles to transfer to Line 1 (Red Line) to Porte Maillot.

Experience Paris

We have selected Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile in Porte Maillot, in the 17^th district of Paris to host the Gathering. Paris, also known as The City of Light/Love, is known for its culture, cuisine and couture which are evident in its offerings, but Paris is also every bit a modern metropolis.

The weather in September is still pleasant but starts to get a little cooler (21 C down to 12 C, 69 to 54F). You won't find sunshine every day though, so be prepared for days when it could be overcast with a little rain.

Add some extra days to your trip and make time to visit some unique sites and attractions that distinguish Paris as The City of Light/Love.

Here are the Top 10 Things to do in Paris. For more information on Paris and its attractions, visit the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.

1. Attend the Global Scrum Gathering Paris, September 23-25, 2013
2. Eiffel Tower
3. Visit international renowned and local museums such as: The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and the Museum of Modern Art. With more than 60 museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding area, you will never have a shortage of Parisian culture.
4. Arc de Triomphe and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
5. Champs-Elysées
6. Notre Dame Cathedral
7. The Sacred-Heart Basilica of Montmatre
8. Stroll or take a boat on the River Siene
9. Disneyland Paris
10. Père Lachaise Cemetery This is the largest cemetery in Paris and the world’s most visited cemetery. There are many famous gravesites and tombs there including Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Proust, Collete, Jim Morrison, Victor Hugo, Edith Piaf and the site of three World War I memorials.

3 Place du General Koenig
75850 Paris Cedex 17
Paris
France
http://www.parisetoile.regency.hyatt.com

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