About LeadingAgile

LeadingAgile is dedicated to solving the challenges associated with Agile in larger, more complex enterprises.

We provide Agile training and coaching, strategic enterprise Agile transformation consulting, and Agile project and portfolio management services.

Specialties

Scrum, XP, AUP, RUP, Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Agile Training, Agile Coaching, Agile Consulting, Agile Transformation

The People


Mike Cottmeyer

Agile thinker, writer, project manager, consultant, coach…

Choosing an agile coach in an important decision.  You should look for a coach that is experienced with more than one agile approach… maybe even some non-Agile ones too. You should look for someone that is pragmatic and willing to adapt to your specific environment… but at the same time, passionate about championing core agile values and principles.  You should look for someone with a track record of delivery; a leader with a diverse set of experiences working with both large and small companies. Your coach should have a history of thought leadership, community involvement…

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Dennis Stevens

For over 25 years, I have been passionate about helping organizations deliver technology that makes a difference for their business.

After spending a decade as a developer I have been working in software development leadership and enterprise project management positions – coaching and leveraging Lean and Agile principles in software development for the last 10 years. I have earned certification as a Project Management Professional, in Lean Value Stream mapping, as an OPM3 Certified Consultant, as a Certified ScrumMaster, and as a Kanban Coach…

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Rick Austin

With over 20 years of software development experience, Rick comes to LeadingAgile as an expert in the financial services industry. Rick has worked for such companies as Antipori Software, Integrated Benefit Systems, Fiserv, and Turner Broadcasting. He has experience in applying agile to small teams, large distributed teams, and organizational change management…

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Jesse Fewell

a writer, speaker, and trainer in the business of agility & innovation. In addition to speaking for Agile, Scrum, and PMI conferences, he has collected a broad array of experiences in several sectors such as National Security, Aerospace, GIS, Stock Multimedia, Telecom, and Hospitality. A leader in the advancement of management practices, he founded the PMI Agile…

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Derek Huether

is the voice behind The Critical Path blog and author of Zombie Project Management (KDP 2011). Over the last 25 years, he’s held titles like U.S. Marine, Start-Up Founder, Project Manager, and Federal Government Project Management Office (PMO) Advisor, helping start-ups, private corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies…

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Dean Stevens

I believe change can be a positive experience and requires learning to change minds and participation to change hearts. I am passionate about teaching people while delivering business results. I am always delighted along with my clients when they discover, really understand, how they can improve business performance with technology using a pragmatic LEAN…

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