Workshop 3 : Lack of alignment with business strategy in a Scaled Agile context
Agenda
08:30 - 09:00: Morning Joe and Hello!
- Kick-off with coffee (virtual or otherwise!)
- Quick ice-breaker and introductions
09:00 - 09:45: The Strategy Gap
- The lowdown on how Agile initiatives often miss the mark on business objectives
- Why alignment is crucial for achieving synergy
09:45 - 10:30: Bridging the Great Divide
- Small steps for initiating dialogues between Agile teams and management
- Role-playing scenarios
10:30 - 10:45: Coffee and High Fives!
- Short break to re-energize
10:45 - 11:30: Agile & Strategy Integration: The 101
- Baby steps toward integrating Agile processes with strategic goals
11:30 - 12:15: Agile Dashboards & Strategy Metrics
- How to customize your Agile dashboards to reflect business KPIs
12:15 - 13:00: Let’s Lunch!
- An opportunity to network and discuss morning sessions
13:00 - 14:00: Communication is Key
- Effective ways to keep the lines of communication open between teams and management
14:00 - 14:45: Strategic Backlog Grooming
- Slowly introducing business objectives into your Agile backlog
14:45 - 15:00: Snack Attack!
- Short break to keep the momentum going
15:00 - 15:45: Feedback Loops for Strategic Realignment
- The importance of continuous feedback in maintaining alignment
15:45 - 16:30: Small Wins & Celebrations
- Recognizing and celebrating small victories in alignment for team morale
16:30 - 17:00: Roadmap to Change
- A realistic roadmap to slowly incorporate all we've learned into your corporate culture
17:00 - 17:30: Wrap-up and Virtual Cheers!
- Summary, key takeaways, and next steps
- Raise a toast to a future of strategic alignment!