BT4 ConcurrentSession11/12/1511:30am

“The Show Must Go On: Leadership Lessons from the Theater”

Presented by:

John Krewson

MasterCard Worldwide

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John Krewson MasterCard Worldwide

John Krewson (@johnkrewson) is the agile transformation lead at MasterCard and a consultant whose expertise is based on real-world experience rather than regurgitated dogma. His communication skills, patience, and agile experience blend into a unique style that is both approachable and entertaining. Since he still hasn't found the silver bullet to eliminate all the complexities of software development, John continues to challenge organizations to improve their delivery of customer value through the application of agile principles and practices. Before his time with MasterCard, John was an agile consultant with VersionOne. In a prior life, John was a professional actor who, among other credits, appeared on Saturday Night Live. Read John's blog at ItemsOnTheLeft.com.

Ethic

Versatility

Directability

Team Fit

Character Fit

Skill

Individuals and Interactions

over

Processes and Tools

Block

Work

Run

Dress

Preview

Show

Count to 10.

The best architectures, designs, and

requirements emerge from self-organizing

teams.

Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer

through early and continuous delivery of

valuable software

Simplicity – the art of maximizing the amount

of work not done – is essential.

change your tactics

The most efficient and effective method of

conveying information to and within a

development team is face-to-face conversation.

change your tactics

Character

Production

Craft

Team

Continuous attention to technical excellence

and good design enhances agility.

Give them the environment and support they

need, and trust them to get the job done.

Working software is the primary measure

of progress.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni

Truth in Comedy, Halpern/Close

Artful Making, Austin/Devin

A Sense of Urgency, Kotter

Good to Great, Collins

Audition, Shurtleff

Bossypants, Fey

Mindset, Dweck

Blink, Gladwell

Rework, Fried

Drive, Pink

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@johnkrewson

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