The Agile Enterprise: Using Agile to Fast Track Digital Transformation

  Agile   Information Technology   Lessons Learned  

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In the current day, Agile and Digital Transformation are two of the most discussed topics in project management; however, neither is as new as we are led to believe. Agile started in the last century as a response to the inability of the manufacturing industry to adapt quickly and efficiently to market changes. Agile Software Development was even more than that. It was a sign of maturity and a natural evolution from a 'one-man show' to teamwork. It was also a response to the significant change introduced by Object-Oriented programming. More than a new way of coding, Object-Oriented software development imposed a new way of thinking and a new mindset. Some 'Citizen developers' that emerged after the personal computer spread throughout the business world became professional developers, learning the difference between developing a software tool for a few people and enterprise software development. The Virtual Enterprise needed integration of information and new software applications, potentially a lot of them. Digital Transformation started also in the last century when paper-based processes were replaced with software-supported processes. Moving from paper to computer was a shock that was significantly bigger for users than migration to the cloud. Agile and Digital transformation support each other. Certainly, either can be done in isolation but doing both can significantly improve the outcome.

This webinar is an analysis of lessons learned from managing business transformation projects and implementing agile practices to deliver projects. It is a project manager's view that is likely different than what is heard in conferences and training courses.

In the current day, Agile and Digital Transformation are two of the most discussed topics in project management; however, neither is as new as we are led to believe. Agile started in the last century as a response to the inability of the manufacturing industry to adapt quickly and efficiently to market changes. Agile Software Development was even more than that. It was a sign of maturity and a natural evolution from a 'one-man show' to teamwork. It was also a response to the significant change introduced by Object-Oriented programming. More than a new way of coding, Object-Oriented software development imposed a new way of thinking and a new mindset. Some 'Citizen developers' that emerged after the personal computer spread throughout the business world became professional developers, learning the difference between developing a software tool for a few people and enterprise software development. The Virtual Enterprise needed integration of information and new software applications, potentially a lot of them. Digital Transformation started also in the last century when paper-based processes were replaced with software-supported processes. Moving from paper to computer was a shock that was significantly bigger for users than migration to the cloud. Agile and Digital transformation support each other. Certainly, either can be done in isolation but doing both can significantly improve the outcome. This webinar is an analysis of lessons learned from managing business transformation projects and implementing agile practices to deliver projects. It is a project manager's view that is likely different than what is heard in conferences and training courses.