Calendar of Events

Sprinting To Be Agile!

(a 4 episode mini-series brought to you by Wisconsin Agility on behalf of PMI-Madison) 

Episode 1: Org Structures (training for the race), February 23

Episode 2: Work Structures (race day prep), April 12

Episode 3: Flow (the race), June 23

Episode 4: Validation (race results), August 23

Season Finale at PDD: Sprinting To Be Agile: Bringing It All Together, October 4 2023

Episode 1: Org Structures (training for the race), February 23

Imagine a world in which organizations grow larger, remain profitable, and fulfill their vision without sacrificing agility. We are about two decades into the Agile revolution. As we enter the "Roaring ‘20s of Agility" the need for being adaptable in the fast-paced world we live in is exponentially increasing.

 

Unfortunately, while “agile” is such a strong focus...the majority of organizations are still structured and operated with management models and practices that actually hinder agility, creativity, and innovation.

 

We’ll discuss three necessary elements to make your product adaptable and responsive. We will provide attendees with a better understanding of how to structure their organization, teams, and products to support an agile approach.

 

Episode 2: Work Structures (race day prep), April 12

In the last episode, we discussed the importance of organizing cross-functional teams around broad-based product/service definitions as the first foundational step to agility. Once the structures are in place, many challenges still remain in managing the demand that flows into your product backlog.

 

This episode discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of product backlog management and provides practical advice to prepare you for the race ahead of delivering products effectively.