PMI Houston The Woodlands: "Adaptability Vs. Precision: Decoding Agile And Waterfall Dynamics Across Industry Landscapes"

Adaptability Vs. Precision: Decoding Agile And Waterfall Dynamics Across Industry Landscapes

Dr. Elwanda Bennett
As an practitioner of agile and a technologist, Dr. Bennett serves as a Deputy Program Manager for a large scale FedOps initiative.  Her specialty is Microsoft and SAP technologies. She currently serves as VP of Professional Development and is actively recruiting volunteers to achieve her mission of building a generation of amazing professionals in Project Management.

Topic Synopsis:

In Houston, a vibrant hub for tech innovation, the local industry teams find themselves grappling with the swiftly evolving demands of their clientele. Their once-celebrated efficiency had diminished, leading to missed deadlines and mounting client dissatisfaction. PMIH (Project Management Institute Houston), who is renowned for revitalizing project teams. Introducing the Agile methodology, this is not merely as a procedural shift, but as a transformative mindset deeply anchored in collaboration, adaptability, and the delivery of incremental value. 
Using Disciplined Agile versus working Through the Scrum framework, the teams from elongated development cycles to dynamic three-week sprints, punctuated by daily stand-ups and introspective retrospectives. Clients, once on the sidelines, became integral collaborators, deeply involved in feature prioritization and sprint reviews. This Agile metamorphosis not only ensured the timely delivery and quality of software but reignited the team’s passion and purpose. This presentation will delve into a journey, highlighting how, with PMIH’s innovative approach, Agile became more than just a methodology—it was the linchpin for a profound cultural rejuvenation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explanation and Brief overview of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
2. Understanding Key differentiators (when to use one over the other)
3. Introduction to the key theme of adaptability vs. precision in project management
4. Examination of Quick Cases of the seven industries to be explored

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Meeting Agenda:

5:30 pm to 6:15 pm     Registration, Networking, & Pizza
6:20 pm to 7:20 pm     Presentation 

Location:

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Tickets

$10.00 Member Ticket

$15.00 Guest Ticket