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Self-Selection Agile Amped Podcast

Category: Podcasts
February 28, 2017

I was recently featured in an Agile Amped Podcast created by Solutions IQ. In it, I give an interview about Opower’s experience, what self-selection is and how to make the event a success. You can check-out the summary and full 10-minute video here.

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Amber has over 20 years of experience working in the software industry with agile software teams and specializes in creating efficient, happy teams & clients while helping them scale, execute, and work / live intentionally.
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