What we’re about
This Agile in Leeds space on meetup sat without an owner for many months. It seemed a shame that the hard work of past organisers and all the support of past speakers and attendees might be abandoned so (at least for the time being) it made sense for Agile in Leeds to become part of the long running Agile Yorkshire community of practice and try to merge the two groups together. Both group have many of the same members already.
The events published here will be same events published on the agileyorkshire.org website until we decide how best to move things forward.
For the time being we look forward to see you at our next meetup.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Agile Yorkshire Meetup - 07 May 2025Platform, Leeds, LS1 4JB
Visit our website for more information and updates: Agile Yorkshire.org
Follow us on LinkedIn: Agile Yorkshire; sign up to our NewsletterThe 7th May 2025 Agile Yorkshire meetup offers an opportunity to explore innovative ideas and gain insights from expert speakers.
Our line-up:
🎤 Matthew Carr: Building a Culture Where Technology Teams Thrive (and Actually Deliver)
Why do some tech teams feel energised and productive, while others feel trapped in an endless cycle of chaos?
I’ll share real-world stories and how I used practical strategies for cleaning up processes, energising teams, and consistently delivering real value, all by focusing on creating an environment where people can do their best work.🎤 Mark Moreau: Strategy Is Hard. But Easier Thank You Think.
Product Managers are often quite poor at strategy. People also complain quite a lot about Product Managers being poor at strategy. Bizarrely, product strategy should be the one thing every Product Manager excels at. Are we making this more complicated than it really is?
Agenda
18:30 - 18:35 - Welcome address
18:35 - 19:05 - First Speaker (30 min)
19:05 - 19:15 - Break Time
19:15 - 20:15 - Second Speaker (60 min)
20:15 - 20:25 - Feedback Session
20:25 - 20:30 - Closing Remarks
Refreshments provided - Agile Yorkshire Meetup - 04 June 2025Platform, Leeds, LS1 4JB
Visit our website for more information and updates: Agile Yorkshire.org
Follow us on LinkedIn: Agile Yorkshire, sign up to our: NewsletterDear Agile Enthusiast,
We are delighted to invite you to the Agile Yorkshire April Meetup, an evening dedicated to insightful discussions, professional networking, and knowledge sharing. Whether you are an experienced Agile practitioner or new to Agile methodologies, this event offers an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals who share your interests.
### Our line-up:
#### 🎤 Seun Alabi
#### Technical Product Owner: To Be or Not To Be!
It is often debated whether a PO should have deep technical expertise, or just have a strong business focus? The Product Owner role was designed to bridge the gap between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring alignment and delivering value. Yet, the question remains: does technical knowledge enhance or hinder that mission? It is critical to explore both approaches, using real scenarios, and examine how to strike the right balance. We won’t settle for simplistic answers but challenge assumptions and explore what truly makes a Product Owner effective. Because in the end, it’s not just about being technical or not it’s about delivering the right product in the most effective way.
##### 🎤 Sorrel Harriet
#### Thinking Slow, Fast: Critical Thinking in the Age of Agility
For the agile technologist and continuous learner, constant and rapid consumption of knowledge can be something of an occupational hazard! We’re frequently being sold new tools, methodologies and frameworks on the basis of science, yet we often lack the time, skills or resources to interrogate them. This effectively forces us to default to the same shaky modes of thinking we’re seeking to avoid, where poor judgement can have poor consequences for us, our teams, and the products we create.
Please feel free to share this event with colleagues who may benefit from attending.
đź“… Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
đź“Ť Location: Platform Office, Leeds
🍽 Snacks and refreshments providedWe look forward to welcoming you.
Best regards,
Agile Yorkshire Team
