Programs
The Agile Alliance conducts much of its work via programs proposed by members. Some examples of past programs are topic-focused workshops, local Agile conferences, and academic research projects.
The primary requirement for any program is that it supports the values, goals, and purpose of the Agile Alliance:
- To provide an unbiased forum within which the community can freely work to discuss, promote, and improve agile development processes;
- To encourage scientific research in current and potential uses of agile processes;
- To share information about agile processes;
- To provide an opportunity for education in agile processes;
- To provide a medium of communication with user groups in similar areas;
- To provide an opportunity for the formation of programs that further these purposes;
- To assist members in keeping abreast of new information regarding agile processes as changes and advances occur; and
- To communicate information and accomplishments to news media and to specialty magazines serving the field.
To initiate a program, email the Agile Alliance Board Chair with a brief description of the program you are proposing, including how the program will further the work of the Agile Alliance.
The Board Chair will assign a board member to work with you to create a program proposal and budget. The Board will consider each proposal at the first Board meeting after they receive the complete proposal.
For a full description of how programs operate, see Article 7 of the Agile Alliance bylaws.
You may wish to download our template for describing new programs.
Current Programs
- The Agile Manifesto Translation Program seeks to internationalize the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Director: Henrik Kniberg.
- The Gordon Pask Award Program recognizes people whose recent contributions to Agile Practice demonstrate (in the opinion of the award committee) their potential to become leaders of the field. Directors: J.B.Rainsberger.
- The Conference Sponsorship Program supports agile conferences. To gain approval, send the request form to the conferences committee Director: Ola Ellnestam.
- The Speaker Reimbursement Program reimburses local user groups for expenses incurred when bringing in outside speakers. To gain approval in advance, send the information from the reimbursement form (.pdf) or reimbursement form (.doc) to the speakers committee. Director: Jutta Eckstein.
- The Agile Conference Program organizes our own conference on agile software development. Director for Agile2010: Jim Newkirk.
- Functional Testing Tools Workshop: Retrospective and Envisioning the Next Generation. Discussion group and resources Director: Jennitta Andrea
- Agile Software Factory at Bowling Green State University (BGSU): The main purpose of the Agile Software Factory is to provide software services to community partners in need of software development and to offer hands-on service-learning opportunities to students. Director: Joseph Chao. 2009 Annual Report
- Supporting Agile Adoption: It’s about Change Program brings together practitioners who are addressing the organizational change aspect of agile adoptions. Director: Esther Derby
- Diversity in Agile/Women in Agile: Seeking ways to to improve the gender balance and collectively benefit from a more progressive and diverse mix in our community. Director: Mike Sutton
Past Programs
- The Agile Alliance Digital Library Program provides a searchable repository of articles on agile development. Director: Yael Dubinsky.
- The Academic Research Program encourages academic researchers to focus on agile development. Director: Helen Sharp.
- The Agile Narratives Program gathers personal stories relevant to Agile software development. Directors: Duncan Pierce and Johanna Hunt.
- The Patterns of Agile Practice Adoption Program brings together experiences of adopting agile practices from the field. Director: Amr Elssamadisy.