In many conversations over the last few months, I’ve see executive teams grappling with the positive effects of agile software development on their non-development processes and organizations. If you’re a VP of Marketing or Sales or Finance or Operations or Support at an agile software company, or one that is becoming more agile, improvements in how we build software will be shaping how you think about the software business and non-engineering departments. Here’s a short list of items that you need to consider in the face of increasing agility. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Product Camp NYC
We were thrilled that the P-Camp/Product Camp movement arrived in The Big Apple on July 18th, and that Rich Mironov was able to participate:
What: Product Camp NYC
Where: Down Town Association, 60 Pine Street, New York City 10005
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Free, more information here
Organized by: New York Product Management Association
ProductCamps are collaborative, user organized professional conference, focused on Product Management and Marketing topics. At ProductCamp, everyone participates in some manner: presenting, leading a discussion, showcasing a best practice, or sharing their experiences. Others help with logistics, securing sponsorships, organizing sessions, or settng up/cleaning up. This is a self-organizing collaborative event that is designed be a fun, rewarding and a unique experience.
Rich Mironov flew out to join more than 100 NY-area PMs. He gave two talks: one on Strategic Pricing for Start-Ups and one on the Agile Product Manager/Product Owner Dilemma. See the slides alongside other event materials on Brainshark or flip through the SlideShare below. It’s wonderful to see the seeds originally planted at P-Camp 2008 Silicon Valley sprouting around the country.