Agile Yorkshire On Tour SHEFFIELD  Meetup 01 October 2025

Agile Yorkshire

Agile Yorkshire is a monthly gathering of IT professionals from in and around Yorkshire.

Sheffield Hallam University, BCS South Yorkshire, Cantor Bldg,  Room 9130

Agile Yorkshire Goes on Tour!Agile Yorkshire is thrilled to announce the third instalment of Agile Yorkshire on Tour, this time in collaboration with BCS South Yorkshire. Following the fantastic success of our first and second tour editions, we are delighted to be returning to Sheffield Hallam University for another evening of agile insights, community building, and connection.📢 Stay connected with Agile YorkshireTo be the first to hear about future events, receive discounts, and keep up to date with community news, please <a href="https://api.transpond.io/form?am=34215&fid=40211&host=true" title="https://api.transpond.io/form?am=34215&fid=40211&host=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">subscribe to our newsletter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-yorkshire/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-yorkshire/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow us on LinkedIn</a>.<h2>🎤 Our Presenters</h2><h3>1) Fred Pernet</h3>Accredited Objectives and Key Results and Lean Agile Instructor, Independent Advisor at McKinseyFred will explain why sixty seven percent of strategies fail, not because they are incorrect, but because they are not executed effectively. He will introduce the Strategy Execution Maturity Three Hundred and Sixty tool, which helps leaders and teams connect strategy with delivery and achieve lasting results.Biography:Fred is an Accredited Objectives and Key Results and Lean Agile Instructor and an award winning independent advisor at McKinsey. He has worked across Europe and Africa in industries such as telecommunications, financial services, retail, and oil and gas, specialising in strategy, capability building, and culture change.<h3>2) Tom HoylandWhat What Happens in There…</h3>Tom will explore how to make new ways of working stick by returning to the principles of the Agile Manifesto. His interactive talk highlights the importance of human connections and introduces facilitation techniques and clean language to help teams improve focus, creativity, and collaboration.Biography:Tom is an Agility and DevOps Practitioner with more than twenty years of international experience leading Agile, DevOps, and digital transformations. He helps organisations build high performing cultures that reduce time to impact while enabling people to thrive.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please ensure you have registered before attending, as space is limited. If tickets are fully booked, join the waitlist—cancellations may occur, and we would love to welcome you if a space becomes available.Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

 Our event will start with arrivals and networking, allowing attendees to connect and share ideas before diving into the activities.

Arrival and Networking 

our host will introduce the theme of the meetup and set the stage for our engaging sessions.

Welcome address

Our first speaker will take the stage for a 30-minute session.

First Speaker

Break Time

Our second speaker will take the stage for a 60-minute session.

Second Speaker

Attendees can share their thoughts, ask questions and provide constructive feedback on the presentation. 

Feedback Session

Our host will bring the event to a memorable close  reflecting on this evening's  presentations.                         