YOU ARE INVITED TO Agile Coach Camp Muldersdrift (7-9 February 2025)
Agile Coaching as a profession has officially been around for only 15 years. And right now it seems to be under fire. Organisations are removing or reducing coach positions, agile coaches are struggling to find work, and many are looking for other opportunities. Scrum masters seem to be in a slightly better position, but some are also struggling to find the next position.
What is going on?
We know that the conditions that led to agile coaching as a function might have changed. Yes, Agile is a household word – most organisations are using some form of iterative and incremental development in their software divisions. But us Agilists, coaches and Scrum Masters alike, know that going through the Agile motions form a very small part of what we do.
Our real work lies elsewhere. And it has not gone away simply because AI arrived!
How do we make that real, though? How do we continue to bring about the change so very much needed in the world of work?
Bring your insight, your experience, your heart and your wisdom and reimagine Agile Coaching with us!
We hope to see you at Agile Coach Camp in Muldersdrift on 7-9 February 2025.
The theme for the camp will be...
What's the agenda?
Agile Coach Camp is a practitioner-led conference focused on peer-to-peer learning and exploration. It’s your conference, so there won’t be an agenda until you arrive! We use the OpenSpace format, which means you, as a participant, will determine the topics and questions that you want to discuss – in real time. We create the agenda collaboratively, and everyone can join the small group discussions that interest them. If you’re looking for a conference where you can sit back and listen to expert lectures, this isn’t it.
There are no speakers, only participants. You don’t need to be an expert to propose a topic or ask a question at Agile Coach Camp. You are simply inviting people into a conversation with you – people who share your passion for the topic or question you bring up. It’s like a lively coffee break where you can freely join and leave conversations as you please, but with a structure that helps you find discussions that align with your interests.
What's on the program?
Friday, 7 February
| 15:00 | You are welcome to check in from 3pm onwards |
| 19:00 | Community meal and time for people to get to know one another, play and unwind |
Friday evening is dedicated to giving participants the opportunity to connect with each other and generate some food for thought to inspire ideas for the Open Space sessions the following day. There will also be a space available for those who prefer to unwind with refreshments and catch up with colleagues.
Saturday, 8 February
| 07:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 | Opening the Space and Creating the Agenda |
| Break-out sessions | |
| 14:00 | Lunch |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
On Saturday morning, we’ll kick off by Opening the Space, where we’ll create our agenda, followed by participant-led sessions that will continue until Sunday morning. Throughout the “open space,” you’ll have the flexibility to shape the agenda as needed. We encourage you to take time to unwind and reflect, and enjoy the outdoors.
Sunday, 9 February
| 08:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | 90-minute learning sessions |
| 11:00 | Closing the Space |
| 12:00 | Official End |
We’ll officially Close the Space on Sunday morning at 11:00 am with a group session aimed at gathering and reinforcing the connections we’ve made during our time at coach camp. If you don’t need to leave right at noon when the closing session ends, we invite you to stay for lunch and enjoy a more relaxed, self-directed wind down for the rest of the afternoon!
Venue
This is a residential camp and we have chosen a venue that physically creates the space for ideas to be born: Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge
Nestled on the outskirts of Johannesburg, the lodge offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, without the need for a long journey. Cradle Moon is about an hour from central Johannesburg/OR Tambo International airport and 40 minutes from central Centurion.
Accommodation consists of two-bedroom thatched rondawels, fitted with three-quarter beds. Each rondawel has a tea and coffee station (no fridge). The spacious en-suite bathroom offers shower facilities. Underfloor heating in the bathroom and bedroom help to keep the cold at bay. Limited wi-fi is available in the rooms. Each rondawel has a covered patio on which guests can enjoy their sundowners while watching a glorious African sunset.
You are welcome to bring along your loved ones. Please indicate this on the registration form when booking.
If you have any questions or need to make alternate arrangements, feel free to reach out to us.
Cost and Registration
The conference is run by volunteers. Attendance is open to all experienced Agilists, though we are encouraging participants to be ready to actively contribute when they arrive.
The costs for the weekend will be maximum R4,500 per person sharing. This is direct costs. We realise that this may be a lot to pay and are reaching out to sponsors to try and reduce the costs.
- Shared accommodation for Friday and Saturday night
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
- Use of the conference facilities on Saturday (full day) and Sunday (until 12:00)
- Dinner on Friday evening
- Any alcoholic beverages
- Any additional beverages/food, not served as part of the provided meals
- Lunch on Sunday
- Any leisure activities you may decide to join
- Single accommodation (will incur additional costs)
We will be reserving a group table at the on-site restaurant for a community dinner and meet & greet on Friday evening. Please let us know if you will be joining the group when you register. Costs for any meals and drinks on Friday evening will be for your own account.
You are also more than welcome to stay for lunch on Sunday – please make arrangements with the venue directly.
Single accommodation is subject to availability and will incur an additional charge of R700 per person. We kindly ask that you consider shared accommodation as this will allow us to accommodate more people.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We have two options for payment:
OPTION 1 – A one-time payment of either R4500 or R5200 (incl VAT), depending in your choice of accommodation.
OPTION 2 – A deposit of R1500 with the remainder split over 2 equal installments. Your final payment will be due by 15 January 2025.
Please select your preferred option when submitting your registration form. We will provide you with an invoice with the relevant PayFast payment link(s) based on your selection. Your payment secures your booking.
Thank you to the sponsors who are making Agile Coach Camp JHB-2025 possible
Agile Coach Camp ZA is a community driven, non-profit event. To make this happen we need support from organisations and individuals with an interest in fostering this community. We do not have different levels of sponsorship—instead we invite you to consider what you would be able to sponsor to make this event happen.
If you would like to offer your help as a sponsor, please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you!!
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