CHRIS GREACEN

In a recent survey, 60% of organizations report their productivity is hampered by Technical Debt. Many believe this problem limits innovation across many companies. Chris will deliver a presentation followed by a brief discussion with the audience about their experience with addressing one important part of managing technical debt. Main takeaways for the attendees Technical debt doesn't just arrive from some external source. It’s a result of decisions and actions that people make every day. By understanding and acknowledging the two most common sources, you stand a better chance at organizing your team to recognize and address the problem more effectively. Attendees should expect to take away some of the following: - Deeper insight into the Ward Cunningham’s metaphor of Technical Debt - How to spot problems a mile away - Getting real when formulating plans to address the problem - How organized learning is an important aspect of effective debt management