Presentation: Supercharging Agile Teams Using Generative AI
Abstract: As AI continues to evolve, project and Agile teams face a new challenge and a new opportunity: learning how to collaborate with Generative AI as a digital teammate. Today’s project leaders are under pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and more innovative results with fewer resources. This session will demonstrate how to leverage the power of Generative AI to enhance your Agile practices, from sprint planning and backlog grooming to stakeholder communication and retrospectives.
Led by Kanika Tolver, Senior AI Product Manager, Certified Scrum Professional, and best-selling author, this session explores how Generative AI can enhance creativity, automate repetitive tasks, and help teams focus on what truly matters, delivering value. Kanika will share real-world examples of how project leaders can safely and strategically integrate AI tools into their workflows without losing the human touch that makes Agile thrive.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Integrate Generative AI into Agile workflows to improve collaboration, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to generate user stories, acceptance criteria, and team insights that align with Agile values and principles.
- Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools that enhance team productivity, transparency, and innovation across the software development lifecycle.
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Biography: Kanika Tolver is a Senior AI Product Manager, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Certified Agile Facilitator. She is also a bestselling author and award-winning speaker who empowers organizations to reimagine how people, processes, and technology collaborate in the AI era.With over 20 years of experience driving Agile transformation and product innovation across government and private-sector environments, Kanika bridges the worlds of Agile and Generative AI to help teams deliver smarter, faster, and more human-centered outcomes. As the Founder and CEO of Career Rehab LLC, she has coached thousands of technology professionals and Agile practitioners to “rehab” their careers, strengthen their leadership skills, and embrace continuous learning in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. A recognized voice in the Agile and AI communities, Kanika has been featured in CNN, CNBC, and Entrepreneur. She has spoken at top industry events, including the PMI DC conference, VMWorld conference, and the AIOps Summit. She is passionate about helping Agile teams harness the power of Generative AI to transform agility into intelligent delivery.
