Jeff Patton

Fireside Chat with Jeff Patton

Facilitating Product Success: Overcoming Challenges in the Shift to a Product Model

With Jeff Patton and Douglas Ferguson

October 8, 2024
11am - 12pm CDT​
Live Online
During our fireside chat series, we invite executives from diverse industries and professions to share their insights on the transformative power of facilitation and how mastering these skills propelled their careers. This month we’re excited to feature Jeff Patton, a recognized expert in Lean UX and agile methodologies, and author of several influential books, including “Lean UX” and “Sense & Respond.”

Jeff is best known as the author of the bestselling O’Reilly book User Story Mapping which describes a simple holistic approach to using stories in Agile development without losing sight of the big picture. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading voices in modern product development.

October 8, 2024
11am - 12pm CDT​
Live Online
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Agenda

Welcome
Meet the organizers and speakers
Networking
Mingle with fellow attendees in a live breakout session
Discussion with our esteemed guest
Hear from Jeff about overcoming challenges for success
Audience Q&A
Before we wrap up this event, we’ll open up the floor for Jeff to answer any of the audience’s questions

Who Should Attend

Aspiring & Experienced Facilitators
Who want to learn from industry experts
Product & Project Managers
Who want to steer stakeholders to the best outcomes and learn best practices in stakeholder management
Executives
Who want to align initiatives across departments and ensure strategic projects are implemented successfully
Teachers & Trainers
Who want to be inspired and gain practical insights on how to transfer their skills to the world of facilitation

Key Takeaways

Learn about the career journeys of leaders from various backgrounds and how facilitation played a pivotal role in their success.
Discover practical tips and strategies from leaders on how to effectively implement facilitation techniques in your professional setting.
Gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in facilitation from experts who are at the forefront of the industry.
Engage in meaningful discussions with top executives and peers, fostering valuable connections that can support your professional growth and development in facilitation.

Featured Facilitators

Jeff Patton
Jeff Patton is founder and principal of Jeff Patton & Associates. Jeff has been involved in creating software since the 1980s. In the late 90s and early 2000s Jeff worked as a product leader for a small company that today is Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Since the early 2000s Jeff has been deeply involved in teaching and speaking in the Agile, User Experience, and Product Management communities.

Jeff is best known as the author of the bestselling O’Reilly book User Story Mapping which describes a simple holistic approach to using stories in Agile development without losing sight of the big picture. It’s recommended reading for product managers, designers, and anyone participating in an Agile process.

Douglas Ferguson
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