2. Vinay Baijal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinaybaijal
VP – Organizational Capabilities
Agile Practices I Quality I Learning I Competency
▪ Over 3 Decades work experience
▪ Practiced Agile, Lean Management, Six Sigma
▪ Driving Change and Global Transformations
▪ Passionate about Developing people and Skills
▪ Risk Taker and Loves Ambiguity
▪ Lead the Quality and Lean Management Teams
in AMEX, HP, Target, HSBC and now in Siemens
▪ Trained participants across Global locations
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3. Concept to reality Journey
Narration of our experience
of applying what we preach others
6. Page 6
SDS (Agile) Team : Backlog and Alignment
Background : Feedback and Retrospective of SDS Journey identified a scope of improvement in synergy between SDS Coaches to ensure the
knowledge, information and experience is shared regularly”
Initiating the culture of
centralized backlog management
after 3+ years of functioning also
needed a lot of effort, discipline
and change management
Manage Workflow
Sample of Clear DOR
8. How we made the difference ?
Centralized assignment repository
Insisted on metrics and DOR for engagements
Collective prioritization by team
Skill mapping referral table
Business Domain names captured on cards
Team collective utilization - key point in regular reviews
12. Deciding right WIP’s is a Journey
Never instruct
Allow iterations, reflections to decide
right
Let Teams feel empowered
Don’t borrow WIP limits
Average WIP Topics increased by 30%
Team agreement 2+1 WIP
Feedback culture improved WIP and Outcomes
Calendarized Visual
14. Page 14
Let Tools Enable Agility
The are not end goal
Live in real world
It changes frequently
Know your Team
Each has unique skills
Have Purpose for Agility
Key Takeaways
15. ENJOY THE RIDE
We have fun while learning and
growing together
Vinay Baijal
Vinay.baijal@siemens.com