Introduction

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First Exercise

 * Individually**
 * Take one note card
 * The instructor will give you a subject
 * Write a few “bullets” about that subject (3 - 5 max)
 * Indicate when you are done


 * In small groups**
 * Discuss your bullets within your groups
 * Be prepared to report back to the group


 * The final instruction is verbal**
 * Please follow the instructions Keep track of your experience
 * Be prepared to report back to the group

Class Exercise
What did you experience when given the verbal instructions?

Welcome!

 * Let me introduce:**
 * Myself
 * The company
 * Related courses


 * What about each of you?**
 * Related experience
 * Objectives

Environment

 * Daily schedule
 * Breaks
 * Cellphones/pagers
 * Building layout

Agile Preferences

 * //**Individuals and interactions**// over processes and tools
 * //**Working software**// over comprehensive documentation
 * //**Customer collaboration**// over contract negotiation
 * //**Responding to change**// over following a plan

Work with the soft skills related to requirements

 * Apply brainstorming techniques
 * Making meetings effective

Information and skills are:

 * Interleaved with practice
 * Introduced incrementally
 * Learned incrementally and iteratively

Class time:

 * 30% discussion
 * 70% simulation

Individually

 * The instructor is going to guide you through an exercise
 * As you follow the instructions, please keep track of your experience
 * Be prepared to report back to the class

Class Exercise
What was your experience during this exercise?