Agile and Career Growth Hands-on Workshop for Job seeking professionals
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on Agile methodologies and advancing your career! Whether you're new to the job market or looking to level up, this event is perfect for you. Learn practical skills and strategies to boost your professional growth.
Event Details:
Date: 28 Jun 2025, Sat
Time: 10 am to 1pm
Location: 31 Harwood Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to propel your career forward. Register now to secure your spot!
Section#1 (90 minutes)
Context Setting – Establishes the background and objectives of the session.
Where We Are – Traces the evolution of software development and the need for Agile practices.
About Agile – Defines Agile, explores the Agile Manifesto, methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, etc.), and the challenges with traditional approaches like Waterfall.
Mindset & Leadership – Highlights the importance of a growth mindset, adaptability, influence-based leadership, and intent-driven decision-making.
Scrum Framework – Deep dive into Scrum’s ceremonies, roles, values, artifacts, and tools
Product Development – Covers product development stages, the roles of Product Owners vs. Product Managers, and Agile product enhancement cycles.
Agile Benefits & End Goal – Explains why organizations and employees adopt Agile, its impact beyond work into personal life, and Agile maturity assessment.
Agile & Career Growth – Discusses the increasing relevance of Agile skills across industries, the shift towards skill fungibility, and how Agile enhances employability.
Summarization & Next Steps – Encourages embracing Agile as a mindset, staying Future Compatible, and leveraging Agile for continuous professional and personal transformation.
Tea break (15 minutes)
High Tea, Nibbles, socialising and networking.
Section#12(60 minutes)
Common pitfalls in career design: Failing to align career choices with long-term industry trends can limit future opportunities.
Common pitfalls in resume writing: Overloading a CV with unnecessary details or generic statements can dilute impact and fail to showcase true strengths.
Common pitfalls in job search: Relying solely on online applications rather than networking and direct engagement can reduce chances of securing the best opportunities.
Common pitfalls in interview preparation: Neglecting to research the company or failing to articulate achievements effectively can weaken interview performance.
How to design a career that’s always valuable: Prioritising continuous learning, adaptability, and industry awareness ensures sustained relevance and success.
Closing Session (15 minutes)
Photo session, networking and closing.
