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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240807T073000
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SUMMARY:Remote Lean Coffee Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:One of our favourite ways to collaborate and engage with each other around all things Agile\, Lean Coffee is a meeting with an agenda that is created on the fly. We prioritize the topics generated and spend 5 minutes on each to talk through as many as we can get through in the time allocated. \nEveryone can have their input and share their knowledge as well as have access to some of the most experienced Agilists in the area to pick their brains. \nGuiding Principles and some rules: \n\nThe “Law of Mobility”. If you find yourself in a situation where you are neither learning nor contributing\, use your virtual feet and move on.\nWhoever joins are the right people. Whatever happens\, is the only thing that could have.\nHave fun!\n\nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\n\n\nRSVP here to join
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/remote-lean-coffee-cape-town/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Lean Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240710T092221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T123023Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing AI for Agile Success: Real-World Client Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join me as I share insights on how we leveraged AI to introduce Agile practices at LDMA\, a digital marketing agency that had never experienced Agile before. Discover how AI-generated user stories helped a small\, overloaded team embrace Agile\, encouraging collaboration\, enhancing visibility of work\, and paving the way for future sustained scalability \nRSVP HERE TO JOIN!
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/harnessing-ai-for-agile-success-real-world-client-stories/
LOCATION:Entelect – Cape Town\, Floor 3 Aurecon West\, 1 Century City Drive\, Waterford Precinct\, Cape atown\, western Cape\, 7461\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetups,Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 Durban
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240530T212045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T212315Z
UID:32227-1719511200-1719514800@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Fostering Accountability in your leadership
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nAccountability is often expected to be handled by Agile practitioners. But how does accountability manifest in individuals versus teams? This talk explores creating\, maintaining\, and enforcing accountability without harming relationships. Learn how to lead accountability effectively and support other leaders in doing the same. \nMain Learning Outcomes: \n\nWhat are basic the formulae for accountability?\nWhat are the 5 steps to create effective accountability?\nHow can I keep others accountable without damaging relationships?\nWhy is accountability pushed down onto team level with expectations for Agilests to deal with it?\nHow can I lead accountability more effectively?\n\nJoin us to enhance your leadership skills and foster a culture of accountability within your team and organisation. \n\nRSVP HERE TO JOIN!
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/fostering-accountability-in-your-leadership/
LOCATION:Allan Gray Auditorium\, 1 Silo Square\, V&A Waterfront\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240530T210339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T210339Z
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SUMMARY:Open Space Workshop Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nJoin us and experience the magic of Open Space\, where every voice can be heard\, and every contribution is valued. Together\, we can explore new ideas\, solve problems\, and create a dynamic event that is both productive and inspiring. \nWhat to Expect\nThe event begins with an introduction to the principles and practices of Open Space. Participants are invited to join in the theme or add their own. In addition\, participants can facilitate the table discussion or they can request a committee member to facilitate. This organic process allows a schedule to form quickly\, almost as if by magic\, with sessions centered around topics that attendees are eager to explore. \nGuiding Principles\nOpen Space operates under a set of guiding principles that provide just enough structure to foster spontaneous and meaningful discussions: \n\nWhoever comes are the right people.\nWhatever happens is the only thing that could have.\nWhenever it starts is the right time.\nWhenever it’s over\, it’s over.\nWherever it happens is the right place.\n\nThe Law of Personal Mobility\nIn addition to these principles\, Open Space includes one law—The Law of Personal Mobility. This law empowers participants to move freely between sessions: “If you find yourself where you can’t learn or contribute\, move yourself to a place where you can.” This encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own learning and engagement. \nWe look forward to welcoming and hosting you! \n\nRSVP HERE TO JOIN!
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/open-space-workshop-johannesburg/
LOCATION:IQ Business\, IQ Business Park\, 3rd Avenue Rivonia\, Johannesburg\, Rivonia\, 2128\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetups
ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA JHB":MAILTO:joburg@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240306T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240306T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240114T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T174821Z
UID:31815-1709710200-1709713800@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Lean Coffee - Remote
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nOne of our favourite ways to collaborate and engage with each other around all things Agile\, Lean Coffee is a meeting with an agenda that is created on the fly. We prioritize the topics generated and spend 5 minutes on each to talk through as many as we can get through in the time allocated. \nEveryone can have their input and share their knowledge as well as have access to some of the most experienced Agilists in the area to pick their brains. \nGuiding Principles and some rules: \n\nThe “Law of Mobility”. If you find yourself in a situation where you are neither learning nor contributing\, use your virtual feet and move on.\nWhoever joins are the right people. Whatever happens\, is the only thing that could have.\nHave fun!\n\nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/lean-coffee-remote-2/
LOCATION:oniline
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Johannesburg,Lean Coffee
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ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240114T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T174212Z
UID:31800-1707847200-1707850800@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Team Coaching Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nCoaching and mentor coaching have long been recognized as competencies of professional coaches\, but coaching supervision is not as well-known or understood. Coaching supervision is a reflective practice within a collaborative relationship\, one in which the coaching supervisor and coach (supervisee) explore the coach’s work. \nThis is done through a range of approaches\, lenses\, and subjects of inquiry\, all with the aim of bringing about better outcomes for the client\, the system in which the coach is working\, and the coach themself. Coaching supervision is a transformative\, developmental experience that helps to improve the quality of the coach’s work\, their practice\, and the wider profession. \nCoaching supervision is a vital part of a coach’s ongoing professional development. Most professional coaching bodies\, including the International Coaching Federation and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council\, are taking steps to ensure that coaches undertake some form of supervision as part of their ongoing development. By engaging in coaching supervision\, coach’s elevate their own work and the service they provide to their communities. \nJoin us when Erin Randall shares with us this crucial part of development. \nSee you there! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/team-coaching-supervision/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Johannesburg,Monthly Meetups
ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240208T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240114T175300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T175300Z
UID:31819-1707377400-1707382800@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Lean Coffee - In Person JHB
DESCRIPTION:Details\nLean Coffee is a structured\, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. \nThis session is in person and will start at 7:30am hosted at Discovery \n(1 Discovery Place and the venue is called “The Forum Cuisine” on the ground floor) \nLooking forward to seeing you all in person and sharing great conversations and coffee. \nWhat is Lean Coffee?  Read More – http://leancoffee.org/ \nGuiding Principles and some rules: \n\nThe “Law of Mobility”. If you find yourself in a situation where you are neither learning nor contributing\, use your virtual feet and move on.\nWhoever joins are the right people. Whatever happens\, is the only thing that could have.\nHave fun!\n\nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/lean-coffee-in-person-jhb/
LOCATION:Discovery Head Office\, 1 Discovery Place\, Sandown\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Lean Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240207T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240114T174129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T174544Z
UID:31807-1707291000-1707294600@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Lean Coffee - Remote
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nOne of our favourite ways to collaborate and engage with each other around all things Agile\, Lean Coffee is a meeting with an agenda that is created on the fly. We prioritize the topics generated and spend 5 minutes on each to talk through as many as we can get through in the time allocated. \nEveryone can have their input and share their knowledge as well as have access to some of the most experienced Agilists in the area to pick their brains. \nGuiding Principles and some rules: \n\nThe “Law of Mobility”. If you find yourself in a situation where you are neither learning nor contributing\, use your virtual feet and move on.\nWhoever joins are the right people. Whatever happens\, is the only thing that could have.\nHave fun!\n\nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/lean-coffee-remote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Johannesburg,Lean Coffee
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ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20240114T173555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T174255Z
UID:31804-1706205600-1706209200@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Resistance as Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nPeople that resist change naturally frustrate product owners and scrum masters. They create decision-making bottlenecks and cause adoption delays. However\, resistance is also human communication. Resistance provides useful data – if its neurological and social root causes are understood. With this insight\, resistance can be re-framed from delivery risk\, to opportunity. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding the social-neurological root causes of resistance\, as informed by David Rock’s SCARF model.\nExploring where these root causes may manifest with different stakeholder types on change programmes.\nA paradigm shift on resistance – why it is useful\, if not essential in human interaction.\nRick Maurer’s three levels of resistance.\nIdentifying the three levels of resistance at different stages of the change programme life-cycle – and how to respond and adapt.\n\nJoin us for an evening of learning and new insights! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/resistance-as-opportunity/
LOCATION:Deloitte Cape Town\, The Ridge 6 Marina Road Portswood District\, Victoria & Alfred\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Monthly Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230814T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T194556Z
UID:31520-1694714400-1694718000@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:SUGSA Coaching Circles
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nCoaching circles are a great opportunity to work with a small group of like-minded Agile enthusiasts to share your experiences and gain new insights from each other. \nThe aim of this kick-off session is to find out who all is keen to be part of a coaching circle and based on the preferences of this group\, figure out the details and logistics for running the circles. \nCheck out this page for more details on the coaching circles SUGSA helps to facilitate: http://sugsa.org.za/get-involved/coaching-circles/ \nWhat do you need to consider before the session: \n\nAre you willing and able to commit to attending the coaching circle for one evening every two weeks for a period of around three months?\nWhat area/location would suit you best? (Consider post-work traffic etc.)\nSome circles make the decision to do some research/work in preparation for each session.\n\nWould you have the capacity to do this should the circle you join make such a decision? \nWe will do our best to accommodate everyone who is interested in joining a circle. However\, please note that should we be unable to accommodate all people interested\, first preference will be given to existing members of the current circles and those present at this session. \nLooking forward to seeing you all on the evening! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/sugsa-coaching-circles-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230906T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230814T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T193402Z
UID:31528-1694023200-1694030400@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:AI for Analysts and Scrum Masters
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in everyday activities\, offering automation\, data analysis\, and decision-making capabilities. \nJoin as Rishal expands on intuition\, techniques\, and tools to boost everyday activities with AI and explore practical AI applications in your role. \nCome and join us! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/ai-for-analysts-and-scrum-masters/
LOCATION:Entelect\, 3 Melrose Blvd\, Melrose\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Monthly Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA JHB":MAILTO:joburg@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230831T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230814T194345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T194514Z
UID:31533-1693504800-1693508400@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Sanity in the thunderstorm - dealing with a frustrated team
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n“As an agile practitioner\nI would just like to survive today\nSo that I can wake up and add value in my role tomorrow”. \nDo you ever experience challenging scenarios that resonate with this user story? \nFrustration is one thing we know too well in Agile environments\, especially with the added complexity of corporate environments. \nAs we are Scrum Masters\, our talk will be from that perspective. However\, we believe that the session is relatable and applicable to many. \nJoin us for this interactive session on working with a frustrated team and navigating scenarios in which you also share the same frustrations as the team. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! RSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/sanity-in-the-thunderstorm-dealing-with-a-frustrated-team/
LOCATION:Deloitte Cape Town\, The Ridge 6 Marina Road Portswood District\, Victoria & Alfred\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Monthly Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230705T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230705T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230421T162652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162726Z
UID:31470-1688542200-1688547600@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Remote Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Details\nLean Coffee is a structured\, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. \nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\nDon’t forget your coffee\, looking forward to some great conversations. \n\nWhat is Lean Coffee?\nLean Coffee is a structured\, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. \n\nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/remote-lean-coffee-2/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sugsa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lean-coffee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230629T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230304T095625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162107Z
UID:31311-1688061600-1688065200@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:The Agile Transformation Journey
DESCRIPTION:What does the Agile Journey entail? \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/the-agile-transition-journey/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Monthly Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230607T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230421T162413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162508Z
UID:31467-1686123000-1686128400@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Remote Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Details\nLean Coffee is a structured\, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. \nSome rules: \n\nNo promotions. This is not a space to sell products or services.\nThe SUGSA code of conduct applies when participating.\n\nDon’t forget your coffee\, looking forward to some great conversations. \n\nWhat is Lean Coffee?\nLean Coffee is a structured\, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather\, build an agenda\, and begin talking. Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. \n\nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/remote-lean-coffee/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sugsa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lean-coffee.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20230421T164058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T164058Z
UID:31478-1685041200-1685043000@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:SUGSA Coaching Circles
DESCRIPTION:Details\nCoaching circles are a great opportunity to work with a small group of like-minded Agile enthusiasts to share your experiences and gain new insights from each other. \nThe aim of this kick-off session is to find out who is keen to be part of a coaching circle and based on the preferences of this group\, figure out the details and logistics for running the circles. \nCheck out this page for more details on the coaching circles SUGSA helps to facilitate: http://sugsa.org.za/get-involved/coaching-circles/ \nThis session will follow directly after the closing of our February event being hosted the same evening. \nWhat do you need to consider before the session? \n\nAre you willing and able to commit to attending the coaching circle for one evening every two weeks for a period of around three months?\nWhat area/location would suit you best? (Consider post-work traffic etc.)\nSome circles make the decision to do some research/work in preparation for each session. Would you have the capacity to do this should the circle you join make such a decision?\n\nWe will do our best to accommodate everyone who is interested in joining a circle. However\, please note that should we be unable to accommodate all people interested\, first preference will be given to existing members of the current circles and those present at this session. \nLooking forward to seeing you all on the evening! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/sugsa-coaching-circles/
LOCATION:Deloitte Cape Town\, The Ridge 6 Marina Road Portswood District\, Victoria & Alfred\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8000\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA":MAILTO:info@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200408T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20200331T065847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T065847Z
UID:26729-1586368800-1586372400@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:JHB - How to Ace Your Scrum Master Interview?
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nVenue: Online using zoom call \nSession Speaker: Pavel Dabrystki \nAt the start of my Agile career\, it was tough to find an opening for the position of a Scrum Master in South Africa – Agile and Scrum was a new thing. When I was looking for a change in 2013\, LinkedIn had three Scrum Master jobs and none for an Agile Coach. But when I search for Scrum Master jobs today\, LinkedIn has a list of potential opportunities that spans over ten pages. At the same time\, the job market is tougher today – the number of candidates on the market has increased significantly as well. The challenge for job seekers today is how to differentiate oneself from the rest of the crowd. For the past few years\, I have been helping people find new opportunities\, and companies find new candidates. Knowing the process from both sides\, I would like to share the standard points you must have in your CV to land an interview. I will share the typical questions asked in a Scrum Master interview. And we will practice answering these questions in groups. Perhaps\, this workshop is a small nudge that will help you land your next dream position. Join me to learn more! \nLearning Outcome:\n1) How to Improve Your CV\n2) Understand the Skills companies are looking for\n3) Prepare for the interviews \nAbout Pavel:\nPavel is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST©) based in Johannesburg\, South Africa. He was born in Belarus but in 2009\, dislike of harsh winters and an adventurous spirit brought him first to Cape Town then to Johannesburg. He helps organizations implement Agile sustainably through mentoring\, training\, and coaching. Over the past several years\, Pavel has worked with major financial organizations\, retail giants\, and telecommunication companies to improve their organizational processes. He also helped organize multiple Regional Scrum Gatherings in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Pavel is a seasoned presenter who has spoken at events in Paris\, Prague\, Shanghai\, Bangalore\, Atlanta\, New York\, Singapore\, New Jersey and Orlando\, as well as in South Africa. Currently\, he explores topics on coaching psychology and financial models behind Agile projects. \nWe’ll open the zoom room at about 17h45 so that we provide some time to sort out teething problems\, app downloads and other technical glitches… and then we’ll start proceedings at 18h00.
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/jhb-how-to-ace-your-scrum-master-interview/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Monthly Meetups
ORGANIZER;CN="SUGSA JHB":MAILTO:joburg@sugsa.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20190413T083324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T093620Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Scrum Gathering® Cape Town 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2019 will take place 17-18 October 2019 at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in our beautiful Mother City\, Cape Town! \nPlease head over to the conference website for more information about the programme\, speakers\, sponsors\, and Scrum Alliance®\, our title sponsor.
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/sgza2019/
LOCATION:Lagoon Beach Hotel\, 1 Lagoon Gate Drive\, Milnerton\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7441\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Regional Scrum Gathering®
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20180311T134129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T111141Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 takes place 8-9 November at the Coastlands Hotel and Resort in beautiful Umhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal. \nThis year’s conference is brought to you by title sponsor\, Scrum Alliance® and gold sponsor\, IQbusiness! \nTwenty-one local and international\, speakers are coming to share their stories and experience with our thriving community! \nThey will present thought-provoking talks\, and practical workshops\, exploring hot topics themed around: \n\n\n\nCreating better leaders\nCreating better scrum masters\nCreating better product owners\nCreating better teams\n\n\n\nView the SGZA 2018 Program \n\nKeynote Speakers\nOur opening keynote speaker is the master of retrospectives herself\, Esther Derby\, and the conference will close with a keynote from the agile anthropologist\, Don Gray! \n \n  \nHave you got your ticket yet? Numbers are limited… Secure your seat NOW! \nVenue and accommodation\nCoastlands Hotels and Resorts Umhlanga is offering a special rate on accommodation to Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa delegates.\nAsk for Kerry-Anne in reservations and quote the discount code: 1811-SUGSA  \n\nWhy are we hosting the Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 in Durban this year?\nWe know that Cape Town is a big hit when it comes to conferences\, with its beautiful scenery and outgoing lifestyle. However with the water crisis that had befallen  our Mother City\, and uncertainty as to whether it would be relieved in time\, we decided to focus on the Durban area so as not to add additional pressure on the water system.  Fortunately Durban\, and Umhlanga\, has its own magnificent scenery\, weather and visitor attractions. \nIn addition we decided to host the Gathering in Durban to expose KZN to SUGSA\, and to eventually grow our community in the third largest city in South Africa ☺ \nWe’re super excited and look forward to ALL that Durban has to offer. \n  \nPlatinum Sponsor\n\nBecome part of something bigger than you alone. Founded in 2001\, Scrum Alliance® is the largest\, most established and influential professional membership and certification organization in the Agile community. Scrum Alliance® is a nonprofit association\, having certified more than 450\,000 individuals worldwide. Its vision is to “Transform the World of Work” with a mission to guide and inspire individuals\, leaders\, and organizations with practices\, principles\, and values that create workplaces that are joyful\, prosperous\, and sustainable. Come sprint with us at www.ScrumAlliance.org. \n\nGold Sponsor\n \nIf you or your company wishes to sponsor the event\, we have really flexible ideas that will suit your budget. \nSpecial offer on tickets\nThis year\, we are offering 2 discount options. Both of these apply to full price tickets only. \n\n\n\n\n\n5-9 tickets will get you a 5% discount\n10+ tickets will get you a 10% discount\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us should you wish to apply for the discount\, or to find out more about sponsoring the event.
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/scrum-gathering-south-africa-2018/
LOCATION:Coastlands Hotels and Resorts\, 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive\, Durban\, KZN\, 4001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Durban,Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 Durban
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20171109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20171110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20170503T160355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T074139Z
UID:8716-1510214400-1510333200@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Scrum Gathering South Africa 2017
DESCRIPTION:Call for submissions is now closed! We thank all those that took the time to submit a talk. \n  \nSGZA 2017 Program\n  \nThis year’s Regional Scrum Gathering will be happening on 9th & 10th of November in Cape Town\, South Africa. More details are to follow on ticket pricing as well as how to book your tickets. \nOur three Keynote Speakers are Mike Burrows (@asplake)\, Jo Perold (@joperold) and Klaus Leopold (@klausleopold). Keep an eye out for the soon to be released program to get more details on their topics. \nPlatinum Sponsors \n\nBecome part of something bigger than you alone. Founded in 2001\, Scrum Alliance® is the largest\, most established and influential professional membership and certification organization in the Agile community. Scrum Alliance® is a nonprofit association\, having certified more than 450\,000 individuals worldwide. Its vision is to “Transform the World of Work” with a mission to guide and inspire individuals\, leaders\, and organizations with practices\, principles\, and values that create workplaces that are joyful\, prosperous\, and sustainable. Come sprint with us at www.ScrumAlliance.org. \nIf you or your company wishes to sponsor the event\, we have really flexible ideas that will suit your budget. Find out more here. \nWe are also offering a 10{6b0d2667ce3e862a710371ddcad071d42f80ce355f6c975cf5f5e426d041b86a} discount on ticket purchases on purchases of 8 or more tickets. To apply the discount\, please place an order for 8 or more tickets and use coupon code “sgza2017-eb-bulkdiscount” during check-out to apply the discount. Please note that the discount code applies only to early bird tickets.
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/scrum-gathering-south-africa-2017/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, 31 Brickfield Road\, Woodstock\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7935\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 Durban
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151021
DTSTAMP:20260501T061004
CREATED:20150701T105628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T081752Z
UID:6461-1445212800-1445385599@sugsa.org.za
SUMMARY:Scrum Gathering South Africa 2015
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Scrum Gathering South Africa will be happening on 19th and 20th of October in Johannesburg. \nUnlikely Heroes\nThe Agile and Scrum world is littered with Unlikely Heroes. Those who see beyond the ordinary to find extraordinary superpowers in the values and techniques. Whether you are a hero in training or a superhero\, come and find new superpowers and uncover the kryptonite at this year’s gathering of Unlikely Heroes \nClick here for more information
URL:https://sugsa.org.za/event/scrum-gathering-south-africa-2015/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Hotel\, Address: 191 Oxford Road\, Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Regional Scrum Gathering® South Africa 2018 Durban
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