The Agile Community

Around the world there is a global network of people who, with little fanfare and deep dedication, incubate ideas that change our world.

They are the 'agilists' - those who adhere to the Agile Manifesto published in 2001. They meet in small and big rooms, around tables and on stages. They help each other to make good ideas great.

If you want to be part of the agile community, this book will open the door to this global movement. With candor and generosity, author Alex Sloley invites you to join and shows you how. He reveals why you'll love it. And he illuminates the path he took to becoming a thought leader in the global agile community.

You can join the agile community, too. If you are willing, you are welcome. In this book, you'll discover how to:

• benefit from being part of the agile community
• save time and effort and still be a great contributor
• plan a Lean Coffee(TM) event
• plan and win a speaking gig
• organize a local conference or "unconference"
• run "tracks" at national or global conferences
• lead an in-house agile community of practice
• develop communities across corporations
• be seen as a leader within your corporation and your community

And much, much more . . .

When agilists get together, they change the world. You can be part of that change.