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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- Understanding why regulated organizations often struggle to adopt Agile.
- Debunking common myths, such as "Agile eliminates the need for documentation" or "regulators will not accept Agile."
Treating Regulation as a Product Requirement
- Converting regulatory mandates into actionable backlog items.
- Incorporating compliance criteria into the Definition of Done.
- Scheduling regulatory deadlines within sprints and release plans.
Governance and Documentation
- Distinguishing the governance structures that are genuinely required.
- Creating lightweight documentation that meets audit standards without becoming bureaucratic.
- Ensuring clear traceability from initial requirements to final delivery.
Collaborating with Control Functions and Vendors
- Engaging risk, compliance, legal, and IT security stakeholders early in the process.
- Managing Agile delivery alongside external vendors and fixed contractual agreements.
Agile in the Public Sector
- Navigating public procurement processes with Agile delivery models.
- Implementing Agile in EU-funded programs and projects.
Case Studies
- Banking innovation: reducing digital lending application time from over 30 minutes to just 5.
- Lessons from successful transformations and those that did not succeed.
Practical Application
- Team-based exercise: planning a regulated product change.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Fundamental knowledge of Agile or Scrum principles.
- Professional experience within or with regulated entities, such as banks, insurers, payment institutions, or public administrations.
Target Audience
- Managers and team leads in banking, insurance, and payment service providers.
- Product Owners, as well as project and program managers.
- Business analysts and process owners.
- Specialists in compliance, risk management, and public administration who collaborate closely with delivery teams.
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Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
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The trainer did not leave a single minute unexploited! He was up a storm throughout every lesson and provided much material for whatever he dealt with.
