In Person: Reduce waste by planning less

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Thursday 17 July 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Brisbane, Australia)

Following the warm reception John Stathakis received for his talk at the Project Management Institute (PMIQ) last month, we asked him if he could present it to the Brisbane Agile group.

A provocative title suggesting that a detailed plan is not the silver bullet to solve all our issues. Rather, John suggests that initiatives should focus on building resilience. After presenting a few practical approaches, John then provides a case study of how these principles were applied effectively in his delivery at QUT.
This talk is aimed at both the expert practitioner as well as those new to the domain.

This is a joint event with Agile Brisbane, Lean Business Strategies, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Brisbane, and Lean Startup Brisbane

Agenda

• 5:30 to 6:00: Networking, food and drink
• 6:00 to 6:10: Welcome, announcements, and intro
• 6:10 to 7:00: Reduce waste by planning less
• 7:00 to 7:30: Networking

Sponsors

A BIG thank you to u&u Recruitment Partners (especially William Caporn) for providing the venue, food and drinks, and to overall sponsor Agile Alliance.

Speaker – John Stathakis

John has spent the past two decades working in digital delivery and transformation across a range of industries, including higher education, local government, and the Queensland public sector. He’s led and supported projects of all sizes, and is particularly interested in how we can reduce waste, simplify governance, and create more resilient delivery environments.

Currently working in a senior ICT leadership role within government, John holds a mix of traditional and agile certifications including PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC, and ScrumMaster. He was involved in delivering the QUT HiQ Student ID Card project, and has continued to explore ways to focus less on detailed planning and more on value, adaptability, and sustainable progress.

John also co-organises Agile Brisbane, and volunteers at PMDoS.

He looks forward to sharing some practical reflections and hearing from others in the room.

POP-UP EVENT: A breakfast with Dave Snowden!

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Monday 4 September 8am – 9am (Brisbane, Australia Time – AEST)

Join us for an enlightening morning as we host a breakfast session with Dave Snowden, the renowned International knowledge management expert and creator of the Cynefin framework, visiting briefly from the UK.

Dive into a discussion around complex systems, decision-making, and organisational knowledge while enjoying a breakfast spread. Whether you’re a business leader, academic, or just someone curious about the dynamics of complex systems, this is a rare opportunity to interact and gain insights from one of the leading minds in the field. Come hungry for both knowledge and good company!

Note that this event is not sponsoring the coffee and breakfast.

This is a joint event with Agile Brisbane, Lean Business Strategies, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Brisbane, and Lean Startup Brisbane

Agenda
8:00 – 9:00am Free form informal discussion

Speaker – Dave Snowden

Dave Snowden is a leading expert in knowledge management and organizational strategy, best known for creating the Cynefin framework. With roots in philosophy and anthropology, his interest grew towards understanding complex systems within organizations.

After a significant tenure at IBM, Snowden established Cognitive Edge, focusing on bridging academic research with practical business applications.

A respected author, speaker, and consultant, his insights merge theory with real-world practice, making him a revered figure in both academic and corporate circles. Join us for a breakfast session to explore the depth of his expertise on complex system thinking.