In This Issue

• 4th Annual 'State of Agile' Survey Open
  Take it HERE
• The Agile Checklist
  Great Resource for New Agile Teams
• Training Discount for Chronicles Subscribers
  SolutionsIQ
• AgilePalooza Coming to Charlotte Aug. 14th
  AgilePalooza.com
• Upcoming Michele Sliger Webinar
  Sign Up for "Begin With Values"

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4th Annual 'State of Agile' Survey

It's hard to believe this is the fourth year doing the 'State of Agile' survey. Last year we had over 3,000 respondents from 82 countries. Make sure your experiences are part of the results this year. As always, all information is anonymous.

Take the survey here.
(http://surveys.versionone.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=1299357&ext_ref=220)

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The Agile Checklist

Agile Development consists of a series of interdependent planning and delivery rhythms. These agile rhythms, while quite simple conceptually, have proven not so simple to implement.

This set of agile meeting and facilitation checklists offers an easy framework to help guide software development teams through the various agile cycles.

Request The Agile Checklist Here.
(http://pm.versionone.com/AgileChecklist.html)

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Exclusive Training Discount for Agile Chronicles Subscribers

VersionOne has partnered with SolutionsIQ to offer over 40% off their Agile Team Accelerator engagement – that’s $10,000 in savings. SolutionsIQ Agile Team Accelerator empowers companies that are new to Agile development practices with the tools they need to hit the ground running. It is an intensive, multi-week coaching and hands-on training exercise which supports your Scrum team's next Sprint.

Learn more here
(http://www.solutionsiq.com/ata)

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AgilePalooza Coming To Charlotte August 14th, 2009

The next stop for AgilePalooza is Charlotte, NC on August 14th. Speakers include Jeff Sutherland, David Hussman, Guy Beaver and Mike Cottmeyer. As with past events there will be 2 tracks: Learning Agility and Advancing Agility. If you're in the area register soon as there is limited space. Registration costs $69 and includes lunch and parking.

Learn more and register here.
(http://www.AgilePalooza.com)

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Upcoming Michele Sliger Webinar - July 29th 12:00 - 1:00pm ET

Agile adoptions can only be successful if corporate values match the values outlined in the Agile Manifesto and in agile frameworks such as XP and Scrum. In this presentation, Michele Sliger discusses the importance of values and the role they play in driving behavior.

Learn more and register here.
(http://www.versionone.com/Resources/Webinars/Agile_Best_Practices.asp#BeginWithValues)