Erkan Kadir – Agile New England https://agilenewengland.org Networking Events for Agilists, Agile Software Development, GamingWordPress Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:21:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://agilenewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-ANE_Logo_512x512Transparent-32x32.png Erkan Kadir – Agile New England https://agilenewengland.org 32 32 Resilient Organizations: Applying Polarity Thinking in a Changing Landscape https://agilenewengland.org/resilient-organizations-applying-polarity-thinking-in-a-changing-landscape/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:47:46 +0000 https://agilenewengland.org/?p=15897 The product development landscape has evolved significantly since the creation of the Agile Manifesto, integrating various methodologies amid changes like AI advancements and economic shifts. These developments challenge the traditional, often rigid adherence to a single methodology, calling for more inclusive approaches.

Brock Argue and Erkan Kadir will examine the complexities of mixed-methods environments, and the reshaping of agility. They will tackle navigating the hybrid Agile landscape, balancing the benefits of agility with the inclusion of other methodologies.

The session introduces a revolutionary framework based on Polarity Thinking, aimed at harmonizing Agile with other approaches. Attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to enhance organizational agility and resilience in this changing industry.

About the Speakers:

Erkan Kadir

Erkan Kadir is at his best when he is working with teams and talking about big ideas. He draws on many years of experience building products, managing teams and leading organizations to catalyze growth. He excels at coaching teams into a greater understanding of themselves. Erkan’s work has benefited many companies including: Digital Oilfield, ADP, Enverus and Suncor. He is a Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach℠ (CEC), Certified Team Coach℠ (CTC), Certified Organization and Relationship Systems Coach (ORSCC), ICF Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC), Certified Leadership Maturity Coach™ and an ICAgile Certified Coach (IC-ACC).

Brock Argue

Brock Argue takes a holistic approach to agility – recognizing that all aspects of the business benefit from the application of agile values and principles. His style of facilitation creates an environment in which high-performing organizations can emerge. Brock’s work includes agile transformations at Digital Oilfield, ADP, Benevity and Suncor. Brock is a Certified Enterprise Coach℠ (CEC) and Certified Team Coach℠ (CTC) through the Scrum Alliance, a Certified Leadership Maturity Coach through the Vertical Development Academy, an Organization and Relationship Systems Coach, and holds his ICF-PCC.

Both Erkan and Brock are co-founders of Superheroes Academy and have been regulars on the international conference and meetup circuit. They’ve spoken several times at Global Scrum Gatherings and Agile Alliance conferences. Full list of talks available on their website: https://www.superheroes.academy/events

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