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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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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.