Weekly PM Networking: Agile, Hybrid, and the Reality on the Ground (DPMC)

Overview
The Denver Project Management Collaborative (DPMC) hosts this weekly, practitioner-led forum for project, program, and change professionals who want real conversations about real work.

Each week we focus on a specific topic shaping the project management profession—combining structured discussion, peer learning, and intentional networking.

This forum is designed for practitioners who value thoughtful participation, respectful dialogue, and practical experience.

March focus: Modern PM Practice
This Week’s Focus: Agile, Hybrid, and the Reality on the Ground

Description
Few organizations operate in a purely Agile or purely Waterfall environment—yet many still talk as if they do. In practice, most PMs are navigating hybrid delivery models shaped by legacy processes, leadership expectations, regulatory constraints, and team maturity.

This session is designed for experienced PMs who want to cut through the framework debates and talk honestly about how work actually gets delivered today. We’ll explore what hybrid really looks like in the field, where Agile principles add value, and where rigid adherence creates friction.

The focus is on judgment, adaptation, and pragmatism—how senior PMs choose the right approach for the context, not the trend.
This is not a framework comparison and not an Agile-vs-Waterfall debate. It’s a grounded, peer-driven discussion focused on applicability, judgment, and professional growth.

What to Expect
• Structured introductions (no awkward open mingling)
• Small-group discussion with rotating prompts
• A practical takeaway you can use immediately
• A professional, welcoming environment for experienced PMs and leaders

Whether you’re actively job searching, securely employed, or simply staying sharp—this session is designed to be worth your time.

AGENDA
0–5 min | Welcome & Framing
• What DPMC is (and is not)
• Topic framing: why delivery models still create friction

5–15 min | Structured Introductions
This week’s introduction:
• Intro: Name, role, and reason for attending
• Question: How would you honestly describe your current delivery model—Agile, hybrid, or something else entirely?

15–45 min | Facilitated Breakout Discussions
Prompts and discussion topics:
• Where does Agile work well in your organization—and where does it break down?
• What compromises define “hybrid” delivery in practice?
• How do leadership expectations influence delivery model choices?
• What delivery decisions should PMs adapt—and which should be non-negotiable?
• How do you maintain credibility when frameworks don’t match reality?
(Groups rotate once midway to broaden perspectives.)

45–55 min | Group Synthesis
• One insight per group
• Patterns you’re seeing across roles and industries

55–60 min | Close & Forward Signal
• Next week’s topic: Change Fatigue: Leading Teams Through Constant Transformation
• Upcoming relevant partner events
• Wrap up

60–90 min | Open / Networking
• Mingle and continue conversations
• Grab food or drinks from the food court

This event is part of a weekly series hosted by Denver Project Management Collaborative, with rotating topics focused on modern project leadership, delivery excellence, and career growth.