We are organizational guides who inspire leaders for the sake of health, joy and productivity. We help create effective, collaborative and joyful organizations where people love to work. #OutformationsDavid has an unusual set of skills that encompasses both the deeply technical and the deeply human aspects of software development. In addition to his background as a system architect and software developer, David holds a degree in group dynamics, and has completed formal training in creative problem solving, advanced facilitation, Innovation Games facilitation, non-violent communication (NVC), conflict resolution, Co-Active Coaching, Co-Active Leadership and Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC). His passionate focus on collaboration and clear communication supports effective Agile business consulting, leadership and management support and team facilitation, training, and coaching.With a long standing interest and commitment to supporting learning communities David has been actively supporting and participating in both national and local associations, non-profits and business organizations for over 45 years. He co-founded the Agile Open California conferences in 2007. He is also the founder and a coordinating committee member of both the Bay Area Agile Leadership Network (BayALN) Local Chapter in 2006 and the Bay Area Agile Coaching Circles in 2007.------------------------------------------------------------David is a husband, step-father, and grandfather, and is also active in healing, diversity, & social justice work.Specialties: Collaborative Technologies, Agile Software, Agile Organizations, Scrum, Creative Problem Solving, Project Therapy