Supporting Mental Health with (Agile) Teams
Mental Health is a rising concern across our society, one which workplaces are now starting to grapple with the impact of. How does our work affect us, and how can building strong teams support our mental health?
Outline/Structure of the Talk
Approximately 45 minutes presentation followed by Q&A.
Learning Outcome
Defintion of mental health
How mental health applies to Agile teams
Model that helps define how mental health factors affect you, and how they affect the other members of your team
Target Audience
Anyone working on a team who wants to understand more about how mental health affects them.
Prerequisites for Attendees
No special prerequisites. A basic knowledge of Agile would be helpful.
schedule Submitted 1 year ago
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