- Preparation for STP Conference 2011 in Dallas
- Quick book review, "The Goal" by Eliyahu Goldratt
- Attending James Bach talk on Testing Medical Devices
In the spring I spoke at the STP Conference in Nashville. For those two presentations I was way more prepared by this point in the schedule. I have one week left to prepare. Yes I am a bit stressed, but it is a good kind of stress. It is the high energy stress where I desire for excellence. Will I achieve excellence? I have not a clue. Will I learn something through this process? Absolutely!
So thanks to an Austin develop, Mike Duvall at Hoovers.com I was able to add a couple of key points regarding Kanban to my slide deck. Mike did a fantastic job presenting Kanban at Agile Austin and he was kind enough to permit me to borrow a few of his slides.
Now this week I need to execute a dry run in front of some critical peers. This is intended to be an introduction talk, so hopefully I can succeed in engaging discussion during my session on Wednesday.
I am a bit more freaked out in that I also volunteered to do a Speed Geeking session. They have always been fun. At past STP Conferences I really got charged by folks like Adam Goucher, Lynette Creamer, and Scott Barber.
Today I need to go to an office supply store and get the materials. I am excited, but it will take some time to prepare. The preparation should be fun. I hope I can bring the same high level energy as some of my colleagues and more importantly value in 8 minutes.
I think I am scheduled to do the Speed Geeking and my presentation on the same day. I guess that gives me even more stress on preparation.
Hopefully you will come listen to me speak and given me feedback.
Two more quick blog posts, then I had better prepare!
Somehow this morning I must squeeze in a movie on Netflix with my lovely wife. I do not have time, but somethings are just extremely important!
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