LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) is a framework aimed at applying the principles of Scrum across the entire organization to enhance organizational competitiveness. "LeSS' Yoaké" is an international conference held in Asia for in-depth learning about LeSS and discussing and sharing its application across organizations. The second iteration of this conference is scheduled for 2025.
This conference provides a platform where practitioners, leaders, researchers, educators, and business executives involved in Scrum and LeSS can gather. Focusing particularly on the Asia region, it aims to share the values of LeSS, application case studies, and the latest research findings while fostering mutual learning among participants. True to its name, "Yoaké" (meaning "dawn"), the conference aspires to offer new perspectives and ideas, serving as a stepping stone for organizational transformation for its participants.
The conference facilitates interactions with experts and practitioners of LeSS, providing attendees with opportunities to gain the knowledge needed for success in real-world scenarios and problem-solving. Through keynote speeches, practical workshops, discussion sessions, and a variety of other programs, the conference brings together a diverse audience interested in Scrum and LeSS, creating opportunities for meaningful connections.
Moreover, "LeSS' Yoaké" aims to go beyond being merely a place for learning. It seeks to inspire and support the introduction of LeSS across entire organizations, fostering concrete actions to enhance organizational competitiveness. Through this conference, participants will reaffirm the value of LeSS and take bold steps toward future challenges with confidence.
In many large-scale product development organizations, each team delivers iteratively with seemingly high local efficiency; however, the value delivery from a global perspective does not look optimal. In this talk, we shall explore how to transition the focus from local efficiency to global value. We shall elaborate on the keys to implementing one product backlog again from the perspectives of both motivation and ability.
Yi Lv (or Lü, if you can type it:) lives in Hangzhou, China. He has been a coach at Odd-e since 2010 and a Certified LeSS Trainer since 2018.
From late 2005, while working in Nokia Networks, he started to get acquainted with agile software development, in particular, Scrum. That turned out to be his first experience of LeSS adoption. Bas and Craig were both much involved in it, and he had learned greatly from them. He led a department inside that product organization and focused on developing teams and Scrum Masters to create sustainability. During the year of 2008, he also became the first Certified Scrum Trainer from China. He left Nokia Networks in late 2010 and joined Odd-e till now.
As a coach at Odd-e, his focus has been on large-scale product development, especially helping organizations benefit from LeSS and/or its adoption. One of those experiences has been documented as a LeSS case study, Huawei - LeSS without Scrum. He has been practicing systems thinking since 2009 and writing extensively about system dynamics in organizational design and change in the Odd-e blog. Why promote systems thinking as a LeSS trainer and coach? He explained this in his view of LeSS. In short, he believes that LeSS opens up the stairway to a learning organization in the field of product development. He welcomes you to be part of it.
Selling change is the hardest part of being a Change Agent—and often the most overlooked skill. There’s no shortage of advice on what Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches should do once change is underway—but far less on the first, critical step: convincing decision-makers that change is necessary and that you are the right person to lead it. In this talk, Viktor, a Certified LeSS Trainer with decades of experience in Enterprise Agile adoption, tackles this challenge head-on. He’ll share his ideas and strategies for making the case for change to management and teams - even when their instinct is to protect the status quo—and how to position yourself as the agent who can make it happen.
Viktor Grgic is an expert in organizing product development, software engineer and Certified LeSS trainer with 25 years of experience in delivering enterprise systems and Agile adoptions. He worked first 15 years in The Netherlands, and since 2013 in Hong Kong.
He brings Agile adoption and practices to organizational (management & product ownership), team, and technical (software development practices and operations) levels. He has coached and trained many large and small organizations: Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Municipality of Amsterdam, Bol.com, ProRail, Port of Rotterdam, Sdu Publishers, Cathay Pacific, Thales Hong Kong, Tyme in Vietnam, Societe Generale Hong Kong, and Japan, Natixis Hong Kong, Splunk in Shanghai, Hutchison Ports in Hong Kong, BMW in Germany, Nationale Nederlanden in the Netherlands, Crypto.com, Contour in Singapore, Jago in Indonesia, BNPP in Hong Kong.
In addition to LeSS, Viktor writes papers, blogs, and gives classes on the subject of IT architecture and Agile.
LeSS' Yoaké comprises three components: "Learning," "Training," and "Deep Dive."
In the Learning phase, participants are introduced to LeSS; during Training, they delve deeper into its study and practice; and in the Deep Dive, they further enhance their understanding of LeSS.
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The Scrum/LeSS community "LeSS' Morning," which started in January 2024 and is held monthly, has gained significant attention as a platform for learning the core principles and foundations of LeSS and Scrum. Through these community activities, opportunities for learning and exchange have expanded, becoming a driving force that led to the organization of the conference.
As a result, in October 2024, the first-ever "LeSS' Conference Asia 2024 (LeSS' Yoaké ASIA 2024)" was held, achieving even greater momentum. This conference welcomed the co-creators of LeSS, Craig Larman and Bas Vodde, who delivered keynote speeches and conducted hands-on workshops. These sessions provided many participants with practical and actionable insights on adopting and implementing LeSS.
The 2024 conference attracted participation from numerous companies and organizations, serving as a platform for sponsors to identify new market opportunities. Additionally, active networking among participants and sponsors facilitated the creation of new business partnerships.
In this way, the interplay between the community and the conference has created a synergistic effect, establishing "LeSS' Conference Asia (LeSS' Yoaké ASIA)" as an event that goes beyond technical learning to deliver value for both business and community development.
Building on these achievements, the 2025 conference aims to expand its scale further, offering diverse programs and networking opportunities. These efforts are expected to enhance the recognition and interest in LeSS while achieving sustainable operations with the support of sponsor companies.
Representative Director Kazumasa Ebata
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LeSS' Morning is a community for individuals who are eager to learn about Scrum and LeSS, with the aim of deepening learning and fostering connections. The community began its activities in October 2023.
Through regular events and workshops, we provide a space to share and learn practical insights and approaches for applying the principles of Scrum and LeSS across entire organizations.
If you're interested, we warmly invite you to join LeSS' Morning and learn about Scrum and LeSS together with us!
LeSS' Yoaké is operated by the General Incorporated Association LeSS Company Japan, which is an authorized organization of The LeSS Company B.V.
