I didn’t grow up imagining myself speaking at international Agile conferences. And I definitely didn’t expect to help organize one. Honestly, I still get nervous before speaking. I rehearse a lot, question myself more than I’d like to admit, and...
- 22 Sep 25
- 4 Min Read
Long-lived Scrum teams very often meet with the situation when they resolve all problems that they can. In this case, the team could be frustrated about the usefulness of Sprint Retrospectives because these don’t help and just waste time. When...
- 02 Sep 25
- 6 Min Read
Designing for momentum When I volunteered for the Online Scrum Master Summit 2025 as part of the marketing and creative team, I didn’t just join a campaign, I approached it like I would any product. Each initiative, each visual, message,...
- 19 Aug 25
- 4 Min Read
Organizing Agile Lean Europe – ALE 2025 has been quite the journey so far. ALE isn’t just another Agile event. It’s an open space for real connection, curiosity, and contribution. A place where kids run around, strangers become friends, and...
- 05 Aug 25
- 4 Min Read
Giving a workshop: some find it a nightmare, others get excited about it. In some workshops, the audience sits bored looking at their phones and leave none the wiser, while in others they applaud and leave with concrete actions. Which...
- 19 Mar 25
- 4 Min Read
Agile Gatherings invited an OSMS volunteer to share her unique experience at this successful Agile conference. Welcome Jennifer Joynt (JJ), our interviewed Agilist of the week! What motivated you to become an OSMS volunteer in 2024? JJ: I volunteered at...
- 16 Dec 24
- 3 Min Read
So, you want to become an Agile conference volunteer, but with so many roles and teams available, you’re unsure where your expertise fits best… Let’s explore how to make an informed decision and set yourself up for a rewarding experience....
- 10 Dec 24
- 4 Min Read
Many of us have participated in the Agile event, both online and in person.Have you ever wondered what is happening behind-the-scenes, once you enter the venue or online room?How many hours volunteers at Agile conferences are spending, so you can...
- 03 Dec 24
- 3 Min Read
As a business consultant, I facilitate teams of teams in international organisations as an Agile Coach. Next to that, I had an awesome experience earlier this year. Together with Anita Kalmane-Boot I had the opportunity to lead the Speaker Focus...
- 12 Nov 24
- 6 Min Read
The theme of #Agile2024 Agile Alliance Europe in Manchester is experimentation. I presented my case study on it and at Agile at the Beach. So the theme perfectly aligned with my talk: “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls, Stick to the Experiments...
- 05 Nov 24
- 5 Min Read
