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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Examining the friction points between regulated environments and Agile methodologies.
  • Debunking common misconceptions, such as the notion that Agile eliminates documentation or is incompatible with regulatory acceptance.

Regulation as a Product Requirement

  • Translating complex regulatory mandates into actionable backlog items.
  • Incorporating compliance criteria into the Definition of Done.
  • Scheduling regulatory deadlines effectively within sprints and release cycles.

Governance and Documentation

  • Identifying the core governance components that are truly essential.
  • Implementing lightweight documentation strategies that meet audit standards.
  • Ensuring full traceability from initial requirements through to final delivery.

Engaging Control Functions and Vendors

  • Involving risk, compliance, legal, and IT security stakeholders early in the process.
  • Managing Agile delivery when working with external vendors under fixed contractual terms.

Agile in the Public Sector

  • Navigating public procurement processes alongside Agile delivery models.
  • Applying Agile principles within EU-funded programmes and projects.

Case Studies

  • Digital lending transformation in banking: reducing application processing from over 30 minutes to just five.
  • Lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful Agile transformation efforts.

Practical Application

  • Team-based exercise: Planning and executing a regulated product change.

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Fundamental knowledge of Agile or Scrum frameworks.
  • Professional experience working within or alongside regulated entities, such as banks, insurers, payment institutions, or public administrative bodies.

Target Audience

  • Managers and team leaders within banking, insurance, and payment service organisations.
  • Product Owners, as well as project and programme managers.
  • Business analysts and process owners.
  • Specialists in compliance, risk management, and public administration who collaborate closely with delivery teams.

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