BONUS People Track Preview With Pete Oliver-Krueger and Alina Thapliyal At The Global Agile Summit
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Pete Oliver-Krueger and Alina Thapliyal discuss the importance of the People Track at the Global Agile Summit and its relevance in a technology-driven world.
BONUS: Why the People Track Exists — And What It Will Help You See at GAS26 The Global Agile Summit kicks off on May 4th, and the People track is one of the most loaded lineups this year. In this episode, track co-hosts Pete Oliver-Krueger and Alina Thapliyal share the story behind the track, the sessions they're most excited about, and why — in a world increasingly focused on technology and AI — the people dimension is more critical than ever. The Story Behind the People Track "Every transformation still comes down to how people feel, how they communicate, how they work with each other, how decisions are made, and how leaders can create a space and conditions for them to thrive." The People track isn't new to the Global Agile Summit — it's been part of the event for several years, sometimes combined with the Product track. But this year, the volume and quality of submissions made it clear that the topic deserves its own dedicated space. Alina frames it in terms of the VUCA world we operate in: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity make the people dimension more important, not less. Pete picks up the thread with a sharper edge — as AI and technology increasingly…
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