As Project Managers, we are challenged to help teams understand the big picture, move beyond bottlenecks, resolve conflict in a productive fashion and deliver quality projects/products on time, under budget and within scope. While processes may be predictable and repeatable, people are often not. Managing people in a world where the only constant is change can prove to be quite a conundrum at times.

In this session, we'll take a closer look at the five stages of Tuckman's Model and how it relates to team dynamics and development. We'll cover different techniques that can be used to help identify potential bottlenecks and help your team shift gears if they find themselves stuck in the early stages.

Takeaways:

• Grasp the essence and characteristic of the 5 stages of Tuckman’s Model
• Identify the importance of navigating through each stage for effective growth and how to support your team’s progression from one stage to the next
• Learn practical strategies and leadership techniques to facilitate and enhance team dynamics at each stage of Tuckman’s Model, ensuring a smoother path to peak performance

Discover how Generative AI is transforming the developer experience, becoming an essential collaborator that alleviates cognitive load by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows. This presentation will explore how AI-driven tools allow developers to focus on high-impact work that enhances customer experiences, rather than getting bogged down in routine coding tasks.

We’ll look at Agile Engineering practices—like Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD), and Refactoring—and explore how Generative AI complements these methods to accelerate feedback loops, improve flow, and reduce cognitive load for your team. Whether or not you have a technical background, you’ll gain insight into how AI can fundamentally reshape and enhance how we build and improve software.

Takeaways:

• Observe GitHub Copilot in action as it reduces friction and empowers developers to focus on creative problem-solving rather than on tedious tasks
• Explore the DevEx triangle and see how GenAI enhances all three dimensions
• Appreciate the evolving role of AI in Software Development
• Understand how indispensable humans still are in software development