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Event Type: Government Community

Event Topic: Agile and Lean: Are We Innovators, Imitators or Idiots

Synopsis:
As the market for Agile and Lean resources, services and tools have expanded rapidly, there surely has been as well a large influx of imitators as well as idiots joining the movement! 

Many of these imitators have added improvements while some have tarnished the agile/lean brand. And then there are the idiots who barely know how to spell agile, often giving agile delivery a bad name in the process. 

For large organizations like governmment, who have more at stake, what should their focus be on? As many executives only care about results. Although idealism and innovation are necessary for a vibrant movement, it needs to be balanced with a good dose of practicality. 

For example, some government organizations have corporate-wide phase-gate processes for project governance, however are they able to work out an agile/lean way for software development and process improvement, that still fit within the overall governance process? 

In this session, our experts in Agile and Lean will: 
- Get back to Agile/Lean values and root 
- Introduce innovations and concepts in Lean and Agile (eg. DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Kanban, etc.) 
- Explore ways to unify teams rather than splinter 
- Explore ways to continue to Innovate (while combating stateness) 
- Balance idealism and practicality 

Our experts will also highlight practical examples and case studies where Agile and Lean are working today in Government. 

Topics: 
(1) Adopting Lean: A Journey of Experimenting, Failing, & Learning - Anil Gupta 
(2) Agile/Lean Tool Evolution - Noel Butler 
(3) Agile PM - Enabling Cross Functional Teams at Canada Post- Tom Sommerville 

Key Learnings 
• Introduction to Agile/Lean methodology and concepts 
• Introduction to the work of the Lean Centre of Excellence in Ontario Government 
• Lessons in leading an Agile Transformations 
• Case studies for Agile/Lean in government 
• Agile/Lean Tools and Techniques to bring into your Organization 

Speaker Bios:

(1) Anil Gupta
Anil is known to help organizations improve their performance where he has worked with executive teams and lead complex cross-functional problem solving, transformational process redesign exercises, and enable organizations through Lean and Six Sigma training. 

Anil have worked in a wide range of industries including aerospace, software, healthcare, governments etc. 

Anil's current teaching assignments include the Lean Six Sigma Essentials course at the University of Toronto & the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course at McMaster University, Hamilton. 

Anil has a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification 

Anil will be speaking on: "Adopting Lean: A Journey of Experimenting, Failing, & Learning"

(2) Noel Butler
Noel is the Manager of the Lean Centre of Excellence in the Ontario Government where he supports the Ministry of Children & Youth Services and their efforts in developing and cultivating a Lean/Agile mindset that emphasizes an agile workforce, continuous improvement, service excellence and value for money. 
Previously he worked for Toyota and is the Founder of Lean Solutions Canada. 

Noel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Implementing and Sustaining Lean Practices in the Ontario Government. 

Noel will be speaking on: "Agile/Lean Tool Evolution" 

(3) Tom Sommerville
Tom Sommerville has been building bridges between business dreams and technical realities since the 1980s in a career that has spanned both public and private sectors. Currently leading OPSpedia – the open source collaboration, wiki and blogging platform for Ontario's public servants – he has also worked in telecommunications and consulting firms, focusing on intranets, search & information discovery, and web communications.

Through his experience leading Agile Projects, Tom has successfully bridged the gap between technical solutions and business goals in Government organizations and is transforming the way the government is managing projects today.

Tom will share his experiences and best practices as an Agile Coach in the public sector.

Tom will be speaking on: "Agile PM -- Enabling Cross Functional Teams at Canada Post"

Kevin Aguanno - Panelist

Kevin Aguanno is a globally-renowned keynote speaker, trainer, and award-winning university professor Kevin Aguanno is perhaps best known as one of the early pioneers in the agile movement. In fact, he coined the term "Agile Project Management" in the early 2000s and created the Agile PM methodology in 2003. Today, he brings his deep expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies to bear - along with his extensive experience helping organizations evolve project governance structures - to help us understand the four different strategies for structuring any project or program so that we can maximize the delivery of business value while reducing both technical risk and the business risks caused by budget and schedule overruns. He has too many degrees, certifications, and awards to list - but suffice to say, he is a highly-respected project manager whom many of you already know personally or have read some of his many books.

5:30 - 6:00 pm - Event Registration, Networking and Light Meal
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Intros and Presentations
8:00 - 8:30 pm - Panel Discussion
8:30 - 9:00 pm - Wrap up and Networking

Fees: (subject to HST)
PMI-SOC Members (login prior to registering) - $30.00
Non-Members (includes PMI Members, Students & Guests) - $40.00

Webstreaming
PMI-SOC Members - $15.00  Registration closed
Non-Members (includes PMI Members, Students & Guests) - $20.00Registration closed

PDU: 2.5 (1.0 Strategic: Business Management/ 0.5 Leadership / 1.0 Technical)

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