October 29, 2009

Bath Scrum User Group

Filed under: Scrum — Andrew @ 11:32 pm

I want to organise a local Scrum User Group that meets regularly to discuss Scrum and share experiences.  This week I attended the Wessex Scrum User Group near Southampton to get an idea of what might be involved.  Since training with Nigel Baker of Agile Bear in February I haven’t spoken to other ScrumMasters so this was a really useful opportunity.  I picked up a lot of useful tips and also felt reassured about my understanding and implementation of Scrum.

I’ve started to make a few contacts in the area to find other Scrum users and if possible run a meeting in late November.  I am also wondering if it’s better to have a wider focus covering XP and agile development in general?  At the moment the attendees are myself and a colleague, my first thought for a location is the Raven.  If we get some interest (at least one other person!) I’ll set a date for the first meeting.

I’ve created a LinkedIn group so if you are interested please join or leave a comment on this post.

4 Responses to “Bath Scrum User Group”

  1. Mike Sutton says:

    Hi Andrew – I pleased that you are setting up this group and will try and support you the best I can.

    I coach a number of teams in Bath (Amdocs) and also know of some folks in HelpHire (if they are this there!) – I’m sure we can get a small group together for a meetup.

    If you organise a meeting (especially around beer and chicken) I would attend (I’m usually in Bath 2 – 3 days a week, Mon -Wednesday).

    Lets keep in touch around this and see what we can do :)

    cheers
    Mike

  2. Eben Halford says:

    Hi Andrew and Mike,

    Mike – Didn’t realise you had strong Bath connections? I lived in Bath until last year and know a few Agilistas there. I’ll get em to join the Linkedin group you set up Andrew.

    Cheers,
    Eben

  3. Andrew says:

    Hi Mike & Eben,

    Thanks for spreading the word. I’m glad there has been a good level of interest already. I’m starting to think about locations and dates, I’ll post some suggestions on LinkedIn.

    Thanks, Andrew

  4. Phil Wilson says:

    writeup please! :)

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