Dallas Jackson
Managing Director
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location_on New Zealand
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As a single, working mum, it was my son who inspired me to live in an agile way. He had a picture-filled Kanban board before he could even read, and the techniques helped us plan and prioritise our days.
There is a principle in the agile manifesto about keeping things simple and maximising the amount of work not done. This philosophy is how I make sure that everything I do is connected to real value and purpose.
In my career, I started my agile journey as a business analyst, project manager and agile lead at Whole Foods Market. My role was focused on bridging the gap between the information technology teams and the wider business by introducing a more collaborative, agile approach to working.
When I moved into a team coaching and scrum master role, I realised the importance of putting people first. Agile helped me understand that at the heart of every product, service, or solution are the people who use them and the people who create them. I am a strong believer that I coach people, not resources. So, to bring out the best in our teams, I had to combine my technical expertise with holistic practices and behavioural science.
This is something I've carried with me as an agile trainer and consultant. When I'm working and travelling internationally, connecting with people is what keeps me grounded.
When I'm not at work, agile helps me balance all of my interests. I love to cook, and I’m a trained chef. I'm on the board of the Institute for Transactional Philosophy, and I am an active supporter of non-profit groups that provide safe places for families and refugees. I split my time between Auckland, New Zealand and Austin, Texas with my husband and our two teenagers.
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How Agile Changed the way we buy Groceries
40 Mins
Experience Report
Beginner
Whole Foods Market adopted agile and changed the way groceries were delivered/ bought and processed. With my journey as a development team member, the first scrummaster, team coach, agile coach, Enterprise Coach and Executive Enterprise Coach at Whole Foods, join me in reviewing the story, the wins, the losses and the learning from an 8 year agile journey.
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Influence: How to get people to YES!
80 Mins
Workshop
Intermediate
Influencing others is challenging, which is why it's worth understanding the psychological principles behind the influencing process. Researchers have been studying the factors that influence us to say “Yes”to the requests of others for over 60 years. There can be no doubt that there’s a science to how we are persuaded, and a lot of the science is surprising. Understanding these shortcuts and employing them in an ethical manner can significantly increase the chances that someone will be persuaded by your request. You will leave understanding the 7 levers of influence and have practice in using them.
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