Agile (Virtual) Forum - 250916

“Beyond Methodologies: Building Flexibility into How We Work” presented by Andre Whittick, Technical Product Manager at Deloitte

The Agile Forum meetings offer an opportunity for professional networking and knowledge sharing with other agile  practitioners as well as provide a learning environment for professionals interested in learning about agile techniques. Everyone is welcome to participate.        

Presentation

Leading large cross-functional projects comes with a constant balancing act. Teams desire the freedom to do their best work, while leadership needs clear insights into progress, risks, and outcomes. In this session, our speaker will discuss how to navigate that tension. Using their experience in recent roles, attendees will have practical examples of how to collaborate with large teams across multiple functions and stakeholders.

Join us to hear real-world learned lessons—not theory—about establishing flexible working methods that empower teams, while fostering the right level of trust and visibility with leadership. This session is ideally suited for mid- to senior-level practitioners who are managing complex programs or portfolios and need effective strategies to align diverse groups without incurring unnecessary overhead.

Takeaways

• Practical strategies for granting teams freedom while keeping leadership informed.
• Scalable reporting techniques that work across functions.
• The importance of consistent “agile hygiene” in fostering trust and predictability.
• Guardrails that promote accountability without stifling creativity.

Biography       

Andre Whittick's experience over the past 16 years has been anchored at the intersection of technology, product leadership, and program delivery. He currently serves as a Manager at Deloitte, where he helps large federal and commercial clients tackle some of their most pressing challenges—whether that involves developing risk and compliance products, designing disaster recovery environments, or implementing AI and analytics solutions into production.

Before joining Deloitte, Andre worked at Equifax, where he focused on accelerating delivery through the development of a low-code developer platform that significantly reduced go-to-market time. Earlier in his career, he contributed to cloud-native initiatives, including scaling Kubernetes and Databricks deployments, always emphasizing the vital connection between technical depth and business value.

What unites this diverse experience is his passion for helping teams and organizations to modernize their workflows. He has seen firsthand how granting teams’ autonomy—while keeping leadership informed—can transform outcomes. His goal is to share practical lessons learned from leading cross-functional teams on complex projects, empowering others to integrate flexibility, clarity, and trust into their own environments.

When

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Where: 

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Fees

PMI Atlanta Member: $10
Non-Member: $12

Refunds will not be made for changes in meeting content, presenters, or locations. 

PDUs

Earn 1 PDU
Talent Triangle Category: Ways of Working

PDUs can be claimed here.