3/10 - Agile for Project Managers... A Preview

Alan Zucker will join the DC Lean + Agile Meetup on TUESDAY March 10, 2026 at 12pm ET.

Agile for Project Managers...A Preview
Project management is at an inflection point. It faces a “what got you here, won’t get you there” moment. The profession is changing. Predictive methods have been declining for years, and Agile is no longer a niche approach reserved for tech startups. All project managers need to be adaptive and adopt practices across the spectrum of options.

Projects no longer just deliver products and services within the triple constraint. They must deliver value to their customers more quickly and predictably. To succeed, project managers need to understand the context and integrate Predictive, Agile, Lean, and Kanban practices to deliver impactful solutions.

In this meet-up, Alan Zucker cuts through common Agile misconceptions and highlights the principles and practices that consistently drive better outcomes. He describes how Agile practices can be applied to nearly every project type and industry.

Agile is optimized for dealing with today’s dynamic, complex business environment. It embraces collaboration, iterative and incremental delivery, and a focus on value and flow. Rather than getting lost in frameworks and buzzwords, learn how all projects can benefit from these proven practices.

Project managers across all fields who seek a better way will benefit from this webinar, which also serves as a preview of the full-day Agile for Project Managers class on May 28, 2026.

About the Speaker:
Alan Zucker is the founding principal of Project Management Essentials. He shares his extensive experience and provides coaching, consulting, and instructional services to businesses worldwide.

He is a thought leader who has authored over 150 articles on project management and leadership. He is a keynote speaker, a regular guest on podcasts, and often quoted in the industry press. He is an adjunct instructor at several universities and works with leading international project management training companies.

Alan holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland. He has PMP®, PMI-ACP®, and a Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) certification from the Project Management Institute. He also holds advanced certifications from the Scrum Alliance, Scaled Agile (SAFe), and the Agile Leadership Academy.