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JLR’s Journey to Adopting a Scaled Agile Framework

• Aisling Finn shares the approach that JLR took to implementing a scaled Agile framework
• Plus! Aisling shares her top tips on how to successfully transform to Agile methods
  

The industry is now in a position to bring in an Agile mindset, be empowered by Agile methods and leverage its widely recognised benefits, including but not limited to producing more efficiency, reducing waste, implementing better R&D product development, accelerating speed to market, and combatting supply chain bottlenecks. But while Agile is a hot topic and process practitioners are applying for Agile certifications, for many in the industry, it is unclear what Agile means, how to manage pushback & penetrate an Agile mindset, and find the right balance between Agile & Waterfall methodologies

Automotive IQ spoke with Aisling Finn, Lead Agile Coach at JLR, to get an understanding of the strategy that was in place for when JLR took on the paradigm shift to operating under Agile methodologies. Learn from Aisling who shares her top tips for implementing a scaled Agile framework and shares JLR’s experiences in their transition period.

Contents:

• What is agile and why do we need it?
• JLR’s journey into scaling agile
• Key techniques employed at JLR
• JLR’s tailored scaling method
• Overcoming the challenges
• Tailoring the scaled agile framework for JLR and ensuring this was sustainable
• How an agile framework changes JLR’s structure
• JLR’s considerations for implementing a scaled agile framework
• Aisling’s top tips for adopting a scaled agile framework
• Aisling’s closing words of wisdom 

Some parts of the industry hold the view that it is near impossible to change mindsets; what needs to be done instead is to create environments and approaches that allow us to integrate different mindsets and show a common approach to organisational behaviour and overall organisational design.

In this podcast with Florian Rohde, former Senior Manager in System Integration and Validation at Tesla, we discuss the implementation of Agile, the roles that are required, whether a hierarchy is needed and approaches taken. Florian discusses whether an Agile mindset can or can't aid meeting multiple deadlines all at once, and ends the call by giving his top tips for moving to Agile methods. 

Learn from Florian, who shares his experiences of moving from 'doing Agile' to 'being Agile'. 

In a recent podcast featuring Florian Rohde, former Senior Manager in System Integration and Validation at Tesla, we delve into the adoption of Agile methodologies, the requisite roles, the necessity of hierarchical structures, and various implementation strategies. Florian examines whether an Agile mindset can effectively manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and concludes by offering valuable insights for transitioning to Agile methodologies. Gain insights from Florian's journey of transitioning from merely "doing Agile" to embodying the Agile ethos.

For those who prefer to read what was discussed in the podcast, rather than watch, we have created this transcript document of the conversation between Automotive IQ and Florian. 

Get your copy of this exclusive sneak-peak into the upcoming presentation for Agile in Automotive 2024: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT- MOVE FROM ‘DOING AGILE’ TO ‘BEING AGILE’ by Florian Rohde. 

This is not the full presentation that Florian will be presenting, but we’re giving away a few slides to show you what you can expect from his presentation.

• Introduction to the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) – Why? How? Why Now?
• Automotive Agile Methodologies, Teams, Structures, Processes, and Tools
• The Role of Automation to Succeed with Agile in Automotive
• How Configuration Management Is the Key to Avoid the Chaos
• Over-the-Air Updates as a Mandatory Tool to Get the Most out of Agile Software Development 

Florian Rohde Former Senior Manager, System Integration & Validation at Tesla

With exclusive speaking sessions, exhibition booths, networking and branding opportunities, the Implementing Agile in Automotive 2024 conference is the perfect opportunity for your company to cement its position as a thought leader and expert in Agile methodology, to an audience actively seeking your solutions.