Name: Agile in the Rustbelt: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in One Midwestern Community
Start: 2026-10-15T15:30:00-0400
End: 2026-10-15T16:20:00-0400

Agile in the Rustbelt: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in One Midwestern Community

Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT

Legacy Room (1st Floor)

Agile isn't just for software development teams; It works in the public sector, too. In this session, you'll learn how the executive directors of six non-profit and public service organizations, guided by a seasoned agile coach, approached the complex issue of poverty in their community. We'll discuss how, over the course of a year, the group worked to identify an objective, set a clear measurable goal, and perform a simple experiment designed to "break the cycle of poverty." We'll talk about what worked (and what didn't), as this team learned to work together instead of competing with one another. We'll wrap up with what the team accomplished and what they have planned for the future.

Speakers

Nicole Derr

Community Changemaker | Strategic Business Advisor

Nicole Derr is an agile (tech) coach turned community changemaker. She partners with leaders to build resilient, long-lasting organizations that contribute positively to their communities. Together they grow companies through innovative products and scalable, cooperative, people-first... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
Legacy Room (1st Floor) 525 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Community building

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Data Days CLE 2026 (Conference Day)

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