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Agile Philly Meeting Feb 10th, 2009 at Ternary Software in Lionville PA from Mark Magliocco on Vimeo . Agile Philly Meeting Feb 10th, 2009 at Ternary Software in Lionville PA Speaker Ken Clyne, Agile Coach for Rally Dev on Collective Wisdom != Mediocrity There seems to be no slowing down the evolution of the information technology industry. As the dot com era disappears into long term memory and we fast approach the physical limits of the silicon wafer, we are witnessing sea change in the way teams build software and collaborate. The widespread success of agile methods confluent with the emergence of social networks has ushered in a new era where collaborative teams are replacing the old plan driven command and control structures. In this presentation, we explore why ceding control is not only key to building a high trust environment, but also why it results in better decisions. This topic is how a collaborative environment can better drive your organization toward innovation and qua...

Johnny Bilotta, Creative Director Dioscuri: Relationships between Designers and Developers at IndyHall Labs Like Castor and Pollux, designers and developers complement each other in mythical ways. Getting some of the talent from both in the same room can make wonderful debate and produce incredibly engaging projects. Indy Hall Labs provides the perfect incubator for these relationships to blossom into killer products. This discussion is intended to become a Rosetta Stone for both camps. Focus will be on how this relationship is cultivated. Designers will gain insight on interface and branding, communication, and limits of the medium. Developers will get a glimpse into the mind of a visual artist and how, with a bit of art direction, their app can look like a streamlined butterfly! Biography As one of the most active designers at IndyHall Labs, Johnny works with some of the top developers in Philadelphia. His experience has brought creative direction and graphics, most recently, to RipI...