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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- Understanding the friction points between regulated environments and Agile methodologies.
- Debunking common misconceptions, such as the belief that Agile eliminates the need for documentation or that regulators are resistant to the approach.
Regulation as a Product Requirement
- Translating regulatory obligations into actionable backlog items.
- Incorporating compliance checks into the Definition of Done.
- Strategic planning of regulatory deadlines within sprints and release cycles.
Governance and Documentation
- Determining the minimum viable governance framework.
- Creating lightweight documentation that meets audit standards without excessive overhead.
- Ensuring full traceability from initial requirements through to final delivery.
Collaboration with Control Functions and Vendors
- Engaging risk, compliance, legal, and IT security teams early in the process.
- Managing Agile delivery effectively when working with external vendors under fixed contractual terms.
Agile in the Public Sector
- Reconciling public procurement processes with Agile delivery models.
- Applying Agile principles within EU-funded programmes and projects.
Case Studies
- Streamlining digital lending at a bank: reducing application processing time from over 30 minutes to just 5 minutes.
- Analyzing both successful transformations and those that fell short.
Practical Application
- Team-based exercise: Planning and structuring a change to a regulated product.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with core Agile or Scrum concepts.
- Professional experience within or with regulated entities, such as banks, insurers, payment institutions, or public administrations.
Target Audience
- Managers and team leads within banking, insurance, and payment services industries.
- Product Owners, project managers, and programme managers.
- Business analysts and process owners.
- Compliance, risk, and public administration specialists who work in conjunction 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.