← 2015 Talks & Sessions

Request to Run: Scaling Lean-Agile Practices Across the Enterprise

It is well known that Lean-Agile practices enable high performing software development teams. However, when operating within the larger corporate enterprise, we must look holistically at the work management system. From a business “request”, to the operational “run”, we’ll review several different delivery frameworks aimed at scaling Lean-Agile practices and discuss the transformation journey Westar Energy has undertaken.

Josh Roberts

Director, Westar Energy

Josh is a leader of the Program Portfolio Management Office (PPMO), Quality Assurance (QA), and IT Office capabilities at Westar Energy. With over 15 years of experience delivering software solutions, he has managed projects with both traditional and Lean-Agile methodologies. His background in portfolio, program and team management practices enables him to successfully architect and implement solutions delivery frameworks tailored to enterprise objectives.