Topic:

Mantra (n): A word or group of words, an act or a series of acts - all considered capable of creating “transformation”. (“man” - mind + “tra” - liberation).

Adopting Agile in large organizations presents a unique challenge to The Influencer / Change Agent. This presentation is about the unique challenge and provides a “Mantra” for The Change Agent to influence the adoption process. The Influencers Mantra looks at the philosophy of Agile and then deep dives into the Systemic Forces around Agile adoption. We discuss the Influencer Archetypes that enable adoption and those that slow down the adoption process. Finally, we summarize The “Mantra” that would enable Change Agent’s to influence the adoption process.

About the Presenter:

Siraj Sirajuddin has provided excellent change management coaching and leadership to large and medium sized organizations like Reflexis, WebAssign, CTS, DKB Household USA, Lean Kit Kanban, Media Temple, EDF, Springfield TN Middle School, Ultimate Software, LabCorp, Elemica, Inc., ShoreTel, Winn Dixie Stores, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Compaq Computers. He has 20 years of experience with people and process improvement consulting and coaching. He has deep and varied domain and functional knowledge and process improvement experience using Lean, Kanban, Agile, CMMI, Six Sigma, PMBOK, SOX, BASEL and HIPAA. He is also an expert / student of Systems Thinking / Learning Organizations, People Dynamics, Transactional Analysis, MBTI, FIRO(B), Element B, Leadership & Motivation and Team Building. He invented several unique techniques (Influence Maps, Supplication, Exit & Re-entry, Language of Elegance, The Interview, Clean Slate, Cereal Box, Intensive Collaboration & Discovery) that are now used for managing strategic plans and projects at various client locations. Siraj completed his MBA in 1992 from BIM and he continues to learn every second! He loves poetry, travel, music, books and being with people. Most of all he loves his two daughters! He brings tremendous energy and passion to every engagement.