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Set it & Forget It... Kind of: Automate Project Management Overhead
Leveraging automation to perform project management tasks within an agile framework is extremely useful. Agile methodologies thrive on iterative delivery and swift responses to change; automation significantly enhances efficiency. As projects grow, the volume of tasks and data to manage increases. Specifically, utilizing automation in agile project management lowers administrative overhead and allows for better scalability and adaptability.
Automation enables agile frameworks to be applied uniformly to a wide breadth of projects. Automation systems can provide feedback that enables teams to quickly adapt to changes in project scope or direction, which is a frequent occurrence in many projects.
Project management automation also assists Scrum Masters in ensuring adherence to the Agile framework by streamlining and optimizing Agile processes. Furthermore, with repetitive tasks managed by automation, product owners and managers can invest more in team leadership and development.
Target Audience:
- Project managers, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and general Agilists
- Product owners and team leaders interested in enhancing efficiency.
- IT professionals and software developers.
Content Overview:
- Introduction to the concept of integrating automation in agile project management.
- Discussion bout how automation reduces administrative overhead and enhances scalability.
- Explanation of how automation supports uniform application of agile frameworks across diverse projects.
- Highlight of the role of automation in providing real-time feedback for quick adaptation.
- Demonstration of how automation aids Scrum Masters in maintaining agile framework adherence.
- Emphasizing the benefits of automation in freeing up product owners and managers for more strategic tasks.
- Provided case studies or examples where automation significantly improved project management processes.

Interactive Elements:
- Can include a live demonstration of an automation tool used in agile project management.
- Conduct interactive polls or surveys to engage the audience and gather their insights or experiences with automation.
- Facilitate a Q&A session to address specific queries and encourage discussion.
Technical Requirements:
- Hardware: Computer with internet access for presenting and demonstrating software tools.
- Software: Project management tools with automation features (e.g., JIRA, Asana) for demonstrations.
- Audio/Video: Quality microphone and webcam for virtual presentations, and a projector for in-person events.

List of Conferences:
- Conferences that focus on project management, agile methodologies, and technology in business.
- Or, industry-specific events where project management and agility are key.
First Public Delivery:
Choose a date that allows enough time for preparation and audience outreach.
- N/A
Preferred Session Duration:
- A 60-minute session is ideal, allowing 45 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for Q&A.
Promotional Strategy:
- Utilizing social media, professional networking sites, and industry forums to promote the event.
- Reach out to project management and agile methodology communities for wider audience engagement.
- Collaborate with organizations or groups that might be interested in the topic for co-promotion.
Feedback Mechanism:
- Implementation of a feedback system, like online surveys or feedback forms, to gather post-session responses.
- Use this feedback to refine future presentations and understand the audience's needs better.
Supplementary Materials:
- Preparation of handouts or digital resources summarizing key points.
- Included links to further reading or tools that the audience can explore post-session.
Follow-up Strategy:
- Planning for follow-up communications with attendees, offering additional resources or answering questions raised during the session.
Rick Pollick
SDLC & Agile Delivery Manager @ UPMC Enterprises | MBA, A-CSM, SA | Business Administration Doctoral Candidate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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