I’ll be attending the Scrum Gathering in Orlando this March, as will Chet. We’ll be speaking, and generally milling around with the rest of the folks.

In terms of teams nominally doing a method, Scrum is probably the most popular method. And most teams are probably getting some benefit. At the same time, most of my work the past few years has been to visit teams who are trying to do Scrum and help them to become proficient. The reason is that in Scrum you are supposed to notice what isn’t going well and fix it, and teams often need a bit of help to do this.

Here’s the link, and below is the official blurb:

Orlando Scrum Gathering 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009 – Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Parkway
Orlando, Florida 34746 USA

Don’t miss this one: Top Headliners in Agile to participate in the Orlando Scrum Gathering

Confirmed speakers:

Ken Schwaber – co-founder of Scrum
Jeff Sutherland – co-founder of Scrum
Mike Cohn
Ron Jeffries
Jim Coplien
Alistair Cockburn

Join with Scrum community members from around the world as they gather together in the sunshine of Orlando Florida to share in a mix of experience, information, values and expert insight that provides a framework for evaluating and incorporating the Scrum process. Learn from experienced practitioners, Scrum founders and leaders in the agile community.

New this year a Scrum PMI track

Participating in a Scrum Gathering is an important step in expanding Scrum knowledge for Scrum users of all skill levels, as well as a great introductory opportunity for those who are investigating the possibility of using the Scrum process. A day of Open Space will afford participants the opportunity to set agendas, discuss timely topics and interact with industry experts and peers in casual group settings.