Scaling Agile at Visa: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Transforming a Financial Giant
Dive into the heart of Visa's groundbreaking agile transformation, a monumental project that stands as possibly the largest of its kind in the financial sector over the last three years. Led by a seasoned expert at the forefront with a 21-strong team of agile coaches, "Scaling Agile at Visa: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Transforming a Financial Giant" unravels the journey of integrating a bespoke operating model, an enterprise-wide portfolio planning process, and a new toolset across a global workforce of over 10,000. This concise talk will share the pivotal challenges, triumphs, and lessons from spearheading one of the most ambitious agility overhauls. Gain unparalleled insights into the leadership strategies, planning methodologies, and the resilience required to drive such a vast transformation. Prepare to be equipped with a comprehensive blueprint for navigating agile transformations, making this talk an essential experience for change leaders and agile enthusiasts aiming to lead with impact and innovation.
Sannette Coetzee is a transformative agile leader with over two decades of experience, including pivotal roles at Visa and PayPal. At Visa, as Head of the Agility Center of Excellence, she led the integration of agile practices across the organization, fostering global agility. Her innovative work at PayPal involved architecting scaled agile models that transformed organizational processes. Sannette's rich background spans IT support, development, and agile coaching, providing her with a comprehensive view of the tech landscape. She has designed bespoke scaled agile and product management frameworks, significantly influencing the finance industry. Sannette is renowned for her engaging workshops, having trained over 2,000 teams and conducted more than 2,500 sessions. Her passion for business agility, culture transformation, and continuous improvement positions her as a key influencer and leader, dedicated to celebrating and elevating people within the tech industry.