Kubair Shirazee, residing in London, England, stands out as an esteemed Organisation and Community Agility Coach with a rich experience spanning over 20 years. His expertise is predominantly in orchestrating organisational transformations and fostering high-performance teams. Kubair has played pivotal roles in catalysing agile adoption and transformation within some of the globe’s largest enterprises. His notable recent clientele comprises global powerhouses like Novartis, Bayer Pharmaceutical, Sandoz, Vodafone, LUSH Cosmetics, and the UK Department of Health. Venturing beyond corporate frontiers, Kubair is a fervent advocate for social impact. He dedicates time to volunteer in the international development sector, where he employs agile principles to uplift marginalised communities. This dedication also manifests in his co-founder role at Peace Through Prosperity, where the focus is on aiding conflict-affected marginalised communities. Kubair Shirazee embodies a rare blend of enterprise agility and social advocacy, continually inspiring both professionals and communities to pursue enhanced collaborative work and societal advancement. His thought leadership shines through his numerous publications on leveraging Agile methodologies for social good, featured in mainstream outlets, as well as his regular insightful contributions on podcasts.

TOPIC: Mobilising Change and Community Agility in Local Government

ABSTRACT:

In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, agility is crucial. This lightning talk explores a groundbreaking case study mass mobilising change in an eminent UK local governmental department, to adopt Agile ways of working, and manifest it through Scrum. The outcome? Not just a noticeable shift in organisational culture, but the birth of a vibrant community of practice amongst graduates of the program. This community became a hotbed for innovation, cross-departmental collaboration, and sustained cultural change. Attend this session to discover how mass mobilisation can serve as a powerful tool to rapidly build a community of practice that can be a game-changer in your Organisation’s Agile journey.