Nicole Spence-Goon

Nicole Spence-Goon is collaborative servant leader delivering value by applying Agile practices to develop high performance teams.
Over 20 years of software development experience in Agile process management, business process reengineering, requirements management, test support and execution. Collaborates with team members to define workflows for both Scrum and Kanban frameworks and develops processes for Backlog Grooming and Definition of Ready to deliver quality at each step. Facilitates the development of Definition of Done and Team Agreements for teams to establish shared vocabulary and expectations. Facilitates Scrum ceremonies from daily Standups to Retrospectives to maintain team accountability and cadence. Makes framework change recommendations to clients to increase workflow based on the nature of the work. Guides product owners in developing their product vision, prioritizing their backlogs and identifying flexibility in their scope. Enables the transition from Waterfall to Agile utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working in varied sectors such as Financial Services, Marketing, and several Government agencies.