1000s of Agile events and initiatives across the globe rely on the skills and services of volunteers. Initiatives. However, there are a lot of challenges involved in attracting, recruiting, preparing, motivating, deploying, retaining, and managing volunteers. The management approaches and styles that work with paid staff do not really work with volunteers! Many event leads, and organizers are not experienced or knowledgeable in effectively leading volunteers, and are unable to attract, motivate, engage, and lead volunteers

This talk helps demystify the art and science of effectively leading volunteers for successful Agile events. The speaker shares eye-opening data, real-life examples, intriguing insights, pragmatic advice, and easy-to-use tips. It prepares attendees to connect better with volunteers to co-create and deliver impactful events and agile initiatives.

Attendees gain insights into what management and leadership styles work effectively. They develop a deeper understanding of the data and metrics that are needed to develop and execute an effective volunteer program. They walk away with easy to implementable steps, and techniques for successfully handling common situations that arise in volunteer operations.