Unspoken Communication  - Reading the Room

Unspoken Communication  - Reading the Room

Presentation Description: What value does "Reading a Room" offer in requirement gathering? It allows you to quickly assess and read the mood, figure out the dynamics, and see what's really going on beneath the surface as you work through the discovery phase. Paying attention to subtle cues, observing body language, actively listening, and regularly validating your understanding of the ask will enable you to build trust and identify risks to the project.

Join us to discover tips and tricks to enhance your requirement gathering. By honing your abilities-such as to observe body language, listen actively, consider the context, and adapt your behavior-you'll find yourself navigating the elicitation efforts with confidence and ease.

Speaker Overview: An experienced Agile Analyst, who collaborates with key stakeholders to attain their goals and contributes to the achievement of the company’s strategic objectives to ensure a competitive advantage. She excels when mediating or facilitating teams. Her strengths include: the ability to pull forces together, bridge differences, respond to client needs, and blends abilities into productive efforts.

Angie started her Agile journey in 2009. During her technology career, she has filled a variety of roles including:  Sr. Product Owner, Sr. Business Analyst, Agile Coach/ScrumMaster, Data Analyst, UX/UI Designer admin. Today she is certified as a CSM, CSPO & SAFe and enjoys giving back to the industry by assisting with agile adoption efforts and personalized mentorships