Joel Bancroft-Connors
The Gorilla Coach - Creating More Sustainable Companies For A Better World
Olympia, Washington, United States
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Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.
As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.
Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.
Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.
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Generating Sustainable Value- A Systems Thinking Approach
"The days of blank-check innovation... are over." Atif Rafiq, Author of Decision Sprints
"It is no longer enough to generate value; we must generate sustainable value." - Luke Hohmann, Agile Thought Leader.
It's time to elevate Scrum from simply generating value to creating sustainable value—transforming it from a methodology into the best pathway for organizational success. Join us for an engaging session where we explore three dynamic patterns that empower businesses to harness the full potential of Scrum.
These patterns serve as a robust framework, enabling Scrum teams to transcend "getting work done" and instead cultivate sustainable engagement, excitement, and lasting value. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you'll discover how to foster a thriving environment for your teams, ensuring they meet goals and drive meaningful impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to Scrum and unlock the keys to enduring success!
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