Agile Professional Learning Network - Strategic Estimation Workshop

Topic:

Introduction to Strategic Estimation & Prioritization -
mini-Workshop (Part 1 of 2)

Description:

Organizations need effective methods for estimating and prioritizing strategic initiatives in today’s complex business landscape. This ‘Introduction to Strategic Estimation & Prioritization’ mini-Workshop was crafted for leaders seeking a clear, collaborative approach to estimating and prioritizing initiatives for optimal return on investment. It is intended to provide:

1. Overview a modern economic-based estimation & prioritization method (WSJF)
2. Try this method on 3 simple initiatives
3. Discuss next steps

The mini-Workshop is a proof-of-concept. The authors have two flavors which will be presented and discussed over two APLN sessions (A/B Testing). They need feedback on each mini-Workshop to two questions:

1. How can the workshop be improved for future delivery (fit for purpose)?
2. Which one is more conducive to learning and follow-up engagements (A/B Testing)?

Therefore, each APLN session will consist of two parts. First, a presentation of one of the mini-Workshops. Second, an open discussion of that workshop intended to provide the authors with meaningful feedback.

Background
The full ‘Strategic Estimation & Prioritization’ Workshop originated with the ‘Strategic Estimation Primer’ article. In it the authors empower leaders with a simple, repeatable estimation process tailored to unique business needs, transforming estimation into a practical tool for alignment, collaboration, and informed decision-making. The Workshop evolved beyond this article into a broader presentation of how ‘guided conversations’ enable insights and more meaningful estimation and prioritization. The mini-Workshop provides only a ‘taste’ of the full Workshop, with the intention to encourage the participants to attend the full workshop.

Original Article link - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379806893

Speakers:

Sheryl Massie, M.B.A
Sheryl Massie is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Scrum Mastery, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance. She holds a bachelor’s in economics and a master’s in business administration, bringing a strong analytical and strategic perspective to her work. Over her career, she has worked in various industries, including banking, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, utilities, agriculture, and sales.

Her Agile journey began in 2010 as a Test Lead on her first Scrum team. By 2012, she earned her Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, followed by additional credentials in SAFe and Kanban. With expertise in breaking down silos and a knack for anticipating leadership needs, she draws from her extensive experience and Agile knowledge to help teams and organizations achieve their goals. Her approach is rooted in collaboration and continuous improvement, making her an asset in guiding teams toward business agility.

Paul I. Pazderski, PH.D
Paul I. Pazderski, PhD, is an experienced Enterprise Agile Mentor, Coach, Trainer, and Organizational Change Leader specializing in Agile transformations. With a PhD in Organizational Development, his career spans a diverse portfolio, from small programming teams to major Fortune 500 companies like Schwab, TD Ameritrade, McDonald's, and Capital One.

Starting at Motorola, Paul progressed from hardware and software development into leadership and internal consulting. He has extensive expertise in defining vision, strategy, and roadmaps, leading organization-wide initiatives, and deploying new standards and frameworks. He is developing an Agile Organization Change Management (ABC-OCM) framework, leveraging his practical experience and academic research.

Agenda:

6:00 - 6:30 : Networking
6:30 - 8:20 : Presentation & Workshop
8:20 - 8:30 : Closing

2 SEU's