Cultivating Sustainable Agile Adoption: People, Process, and Productive Failures
Agile success demands more than tools; it requires a people-centric approach. This interactive session delves into a strategy prioritizing comprehensive training, active stakeholder engagement, and dedicated change leadership to cultivate a thriving Agile culture. We'll demonstrate the efficacy of an "opt-in" model, over forced implementations. This approach, rooted in understanding team needs and building trust, fosters organic adoption through incremental wins and demonstrable value. Learn to transform Agile failures into growth opportunities by leveraging Agile Centers of Excellence, office hours, and dedicated communication channels for knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving. We'll focus on key strategies: people-centered transformation, shifting from process-driven to people-focused; opt-in Agile adoption, emphasizing tailored, experimental strategies; learning from failures, building a culture of growth; and iterative progress, prioritizing gradual improvement.
Speaker/Host
Primary/Host Speaker
Rehan Tahir
Associate Director - Portfolio Management Office at UC Riverside
With over 15 years of experience in project and program management, I am currently the Associate Director of the Portfolio Management Office at the University of California, Riverside. In this role, I oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects in the ITS portfolio. I have a strong background in managing complex and cross-functional projects in the education sector, using agile, software, and process improvement methodologies. I hold multiple certifications, such as PMP, ITIL, and Six Sigma. My mission is to enhance the quality and efficiency of the university's services and systems, and to support the academic and administrative goals of the institution. I am passionate about learning, innovation, and collaboration, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences.
Co-speaker(s)
Additional Speakers
Patrick Wagman
Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office at UC Riverside
Patrick Wagman, PMP, A-CSM, is an Associate Director in the Portfolio Management Office for Information Technology Solutions at the University of California, Riverside. He is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of IT project managers and a business analyst supporting a variety of IT projects and programs across the ITS Portfolio. He helps develop business analysis, project, program, and portfolio processes. He has over twenty years of experience in management and leadership, quality assurance of personnel and programs, information systems, project management, business process analysis and adult education. He has presented at past UCTECH, EDUCAUSE, and EDUCAUSE Connect events. He has 15+ years instructor and meeting facilitation experience, including certification as a "People Skills" facilitator.
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