This hands-on Agile workshop simulates real-world uncertainty through a paper tower building challenge. After a brief ice-breaker, participants form teams with defined roles (PO, SM, Dev Team). Teams receive a client requirement to build the tallest tower that stands for 10 seconds. They go through planning, development, review, and retro in true Agile fashion. A second iteration adds complexity (supporting a pen), encouraging adaptive learning. The session wraps with group reflections on collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.
Key Takeaways:
1. Embracing Uncertainty: Agile teams thrive in uncertainty by collaborating, experimenting, and iterating rather than seeking perfect plans upfront.
2. Importance of Roles: Clear definition and understanding of Agile roles (PO, SM, Dev Team) enhances communication, accountability, and decision-making.
3. Iteration Drives Improvement: Rapid iterations allow teams to inspect, adapt, and improve — delivering better outcomes with each cycle.
4. Definition of Ready (DoR) Matters: Aligning on what’s needed to begin work ensures clarity and reduces rework.
5. Retrospectives Fuel Growth: Reflecting after each sprint builds self-awareness and drives team-level learning and agility.
- Date:28/06/2025
- Time:11:50
- Event:Agile Beyond Buzzwords: Clarity Over Clutter @Chennai
