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Performance-focused with progressive experience guiding individuals, teams, and entities through transformative processes to successfully accomplish complex, high-impact initiatives by fully embracing Agile and Lean methodologies.
· Track record of pioneering consultancy services focused on Agile coaching and organizational change.
· Notable success in transforming project management teams and coaching product owners in backlog development/Scrum facilitation.
· Established recognition for guiding aspirant Project Managers in mastering organizational change complexities.
· Adept at innovating delivery models and tool implementation, streamlining processes, and enhancing decision-making.
· Instrumental in championing Agile leadership initiatives, significantly improving project delivery efficiency and product time-to-market.
Work Experience
Agile Leadership Coach
Silicon Valley Bank
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
Implemented an Agile Leadership learning initiative to drive Agile/Lean Transformation within the organization, a large financial institution in the high-tech commercial banking sector in the United States.
· Enhanced operational efficiency and accelerated the delivery of new products by liaising with executive and senior leadership.
· Delivered a successful Agile Leadership learning initiative, leading to a remarkable 20% increase in product delivery efficiency.
· Contributed to a 15% reduction in time-to-market for new products, boosting the organization’s competitive advantage.
· Partnered with executive and senior leadership to drive Agile/Lean Transformation, promoting a shift in organizational culture and operations.
· Facilitated collaborative engagements with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with transformation goals and strategies.
Founder & Principal Change/Agile Coach
Useful Change Inc
May 2015 – Present
Engage clients to enhance the Agile performance of project management teams, involving competencies and work efficacy evaluation, action plan development, improvement recommendations, and training to improve potential growth areas.
· Initiated a consultancy with a commitment to harnessing enthusiasm and providing specialized guidance for Agile coaching and Organizational Change through Lean Change Management.
· Salvaged projects from crises by coaching Product Owners in developing and maintaining product backlogs and facilitating daily stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies within sprints. Teach “Facilitating Organizational Change” to graduate-level students.
· Capitalized on inherent behavioral strengths of teams to improve productivity while fostering collaborative engagement within the coaching community.
· Instituted and nurtured communities of practice to cultivate organizational comprehension of Agile roles and facilitate the evolution of managers into these roles.
· Maximized value delivery and reduced waste by collaborating with C-level executives and entrepreneurs to strategize and implement Agile team transitions and product development roadmaps
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Project Management Program
Mohawk College
Jan 2024 – Present
Instruct graduate-level Project Management students enrolled in the Ontario Graduate Certificate Program in Project Management. Update course content to align with industry trends and emerging methodologies.
· Fostered a dynamic learning environment promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying best practices in change management.
· Guided aspiring Project Managers in navigating the intricacies of organizational change, utilizing methodologies incorporating cultural considerations and effective change leadership.
Agile Change Coach
Bank of Montreal
Feb 2023 – Oct 2023
Engaged to facilitate the evolution of Market Risk and Counterparty Credit towards a product-centric delivery approach. Conducted practical and interactive Team Liftoff training sessions for over 200 individuals across business and IT sectors.
· Collaborated with fellow coaches to establish a newly conceived product-centric delivery model, empowering teams to embrace such transformation.
· Spearheaded the implementation of Kanban Zone® to facilitate effective progress tracking for product teams and support data-driven decision-making.
· Played a pivotal role in streamlining the delivery process through STATIK workshops, reducing wait times and minimizing waste, thus enhancing overall efficiency.
Agile Coach
Sun Life Financial
Jan 2020 – Apr 2022
Mentored 22 teams in core IT aspects, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies, to support the broader digital enterprise transformation within the organization.
· Trained and certified over 200 trainees in Kanban (TKP®, KSD®, KSI®, KMP®), contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and enhancing project execution capabilities.
· Conducted regular coaching and training sessions for core IT teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies.
· Played a crucial role in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and agility within the organization, fostering an environment conducive to digital transformation.
· Coached multiple platforms across the organization, promoting a consistent approach to digital enterprise transformation.
Additional Experience Listed
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Senior Agile Coach (Senior Consultant), CGI, Toronto, ON, 2017 – 2019
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Dealertrack Canada, Cox Automotive, Mississauga, ON, 2016 – 2017
Agile Project Management Consultant & Coach, Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2013 – 2015
Project Manager (Scrum Master), Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2011 – 2013
Details
Stuart
Oakley
scloakle
Biography / Calendar
Performance-focused with progressive experience guiding individuals, teams, and entities through transformative processes to successfully accomplish complex, high-impact initiatives by fully embracing Agile and Lean methodologies.
· Track record of pioneering consultancy services focused on Agile coaching and organizational change.
· Notable success in transforming project management teams and coaching product owners in backlog development/Scrum facilitation.
· Established recognition for guiding aspirant Project Managers in mastering organizational change complexities.
· Adept at innovating delivery models and tool implementation, streamlining processes, and enhancing decision-making.
· Instrumental in championing Agile leadership initiatives, significantly improving project delivery efficiency and product time-to-market.
Work Experience
Agile Leadership Coach
Silicon Valley Bank
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
Implemented an Agile Leadership learning initiative to drive Agile/Lean Transformation within the organization, a large financial institution in the high-tech commercial banking sector in the United States.
· Enhanced operational efficiency and accelerated the delivery of new products by liaising with executive and senior leadership.
· Delivered a successful Agile Leadership learning initiative, leading to a remarkable 20% increase in product delivery efficiency.
· Contributed to a 15% reduction in time-to-market for new products, boosting the organization’s competitive advantage.
· Partnered with executive and senior leadership to drive Agile/Lean Transformation, promoting a shift in organizational culture and operations.
· Facilitated collaborative engagements with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with transformation goals and strategies.
Founder & Principal Change/Agile Coach
Useful Change Inc
May 2015 – Present
Engage clients to enhance the Agile performance of project management teams, involving competencies and work efficacy evaluation, action plan development, improvement recommendations, and training to improve potential growth areas.
· Initiated a consultancy with a commitment to harnessing enthusiasm and providing specialized guidance for Agile coaching and Organizational Change through Lean Change Management.
· Salvaged projects from crises by coaching Product Owners in developing and maintaining product backlogs and facilitating daily stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies within sprints. Teach “Facilitating Organizational Change” to graduate-level students.
· Capitalized on inherent behavioral strengths of teams to improve productivity while fostering collaborative engagement within the coaching community.
· Instituted and nurtured communities of practice to cultivate organizational comprehension of Agile roles and facilitate the evolution of managers into these roles.
· Maximized value delivery and reduced waste by collaborating with C-level executives and entrepreneurs to strategize and implement Agile team transitions and product development roadmaps
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Project Management Program
Mohawk College
Jan 2024 – Present
Instruct graduate-level Project Management students enrolled in the Ontario Graduate Certificate Program in Project Management. Update course content to align with industry trends and emerging methodologies.
· Fostered a dynamic learning environment promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying best practices in change management.
· Guided aspiring Project Managers in navigating the intricacies of organizational change, utilizing methodologies incorporating cultural considerations and effective change leadership.
Agile Change Coach
Bank of Montreal
Feb 2023 – Oct 2023
Engaged to facilitate the evolution of Market Risk and Counterparty Credit towards a product-centric delivery approach. Conducted practical and interactive Team Liftoff training sessions for over 200 individuals across business and IT sectors.
· Collaborated with fellow coaches to establish a newly conceived product-centric delivery model, empowering teams to embrace such transformation.
· Spearheaded the implementation of Kanban Zone® to facilitate effective progress tracking for product teams and support data-driven decision-making.
· Played a pivotal role in streamlining the delivery process through STATIK workshops, reducing wait times and minimizing waste, thus enhancing overall efficiency.
Agile Coach
Sun Life Financial
Jan 2020 – Apr 2022
Mentored 22 teams in core IT aspects, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies, to support the broader digital enterprise transformation within the organization.
· Trained and certified over 200 trainees in Kanban (TKP®, KSD®, KSI®, KMP®), contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and enhancing project execution capabilities.
· Conducted regular coaching and training sessions for core IT teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies.
· Played a crucial role in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and agility within the organization, fostering an environment conducive to digital transformation.
· Coached multiple platforms across the organization, promoting a consistent approach to digital enterprise transformation.
Additional Experience Listed
See Description
Senior Agile Coach (Senior Consultant), CGI, Toronto, ON, 2017 – 2019
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Dealertrack Canada, Cox Automotive, Mississauga, ON, 2016 – 2017
Agile Project Management Consultant & Coach, Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2013 – 2015
Project Manager (Scrum Master), Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2011 – 2013