Webinar - Introduction to the Agile VMO

“  Sanjiv Augustine, Founder and CEO, LitheSpeed                                                                                 “

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Brief overview of the Webinar:

 

Traditional organizations struggle with agility due to rigid structures and outdated management approaches. Siloed teams create barriers to value delivery, preventing collaboration and slowing responsiveness. Many teams remain disconnected from customers, leading to misaligned priorities and ineffective solutions. Additionally, command-and-control (C&C) management reinforces a disconnect between strategy and execution. Slow, bureaucratic decision-making further delays progress, making it difficult for organizations to adapt to change. The legacy project model compounds these challenges. Work is typically structured in large batches with long timelines, delaying the realization of value. This approach is plan-driven rather than value-driven, with excessive focus on upfront planning instead of iterative learning and adaptation. Organizations often prioritize outputs—such as completing projects—rather than focusing on business outcomes that drive real value. As a result, they struggle to respond effectively to evolving market needs. Even with Agile adoption efforts, a critical gap remains: the lack of a clearly defined role for middle and executive management. Many Agile frameworks focus on teams but fail to provide structured engagement for mid-level leadership. Without clarity in decision-making authority, friction arises between leadership and Agile teams, leading to misalignment and inefficiencies. This absence of leadership integration prevents Agile transformations from reaching their full potential. The Agile Value Management Office (Agile VMO) addresses these challenges by acting as a team of teams that bridges the gap between strategy and execution. It fosters collaboration across value streams, breaking down silos and aligning teams with organizational priorities. By shifting from rigid, approval-based governance to adaptive, audit-based governance, the Agile VMO enables organizations to balance agility with compliance.

 

Agenda:

Time Slot	Name of Speaker	Agenda
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM	Moderator	PMI-UAE Chapter Introduction of the Speaker
7:40 PM – 8:25 PM	Sanjiv Augustine	Introduction to the Agile VMO
8:25 PM – 8:40 PM	Speaker/ Moderator	Q&A
8:40 PM -8:45 PM	Moderator	Closing Remarks