Public Sector CoP - Agile in the Public Sector: Overcoming the Challenges

Matrix

Location: Matrix Resources, 7001 Weston Parkway Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513

04-18-2018 5:30 pm -7:30 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Food, Drinks & Pre-meeting Networking)

Overview:

In this discussion, we will review the basics of Agile in comparison to traditional waterfall project management techniques and how private sector can learn from the public sector, what challenges are unique to the private sector and how digital transformations in government organizations can be made successful.

 

Topic Areas:

• What is Agile? And Why Agile works?

• Review of different Agile flavors

• Discuss some basic Agile concepts: Culture, Structure, Process

• A discussion of why Agile transformations fail in public and private sector

• Agile in Government: The Challenges & Successes

• How to get started: What does success look like?

Learning Objectives:

• Compare Traditional (Waterfall) project management vs. Agile

• Understand Agile project management concepts

• Formulate plan to use Agile in public sector for successful digital transformations

Audience:

• Software project managers

• Project managers looking to obtain more information about Agile

• Team leads