Demystifying Agile: Modern Agile Methods & Business Agility
Presentation Title
Demystifying Agile: Modern Agile Methods & Business Agility
Session Abstract
Join the PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter, in partnership with the International Institute for Learning (IIL), for an engaging webinar: Demystifying Agile.
As Agile methodologies continue to shape modern project delivery and organizational transformation, many professionals are seeking clarity on the different frameworks, certifications, and approaches available today. This webinar is designed to provide a high-level introduction to key Agile concepts, methods, certifications, and ways of working (WoW).
During this session, participants will gain insights into Agile principles, commonly used Agile frameworks, Agile-related certifications, and the growing importance of business agility in modern organizations.
Topics include:
- Scrum
- Kanban
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- PMI Disciplined Agile
- Business Agility and Agile Ways of Working
This session is ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their foundational understanding of Agile methodologies and gain insight into modern Agile practices and frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of Agile and the benefits of Agile approaches in project delivery
- Identify commonly used Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Disciplined Agile
- Recognize the purpose and value of Agile-related certifications such as PMI-ACP and Disciplined Agile certifications
- Explain the concept of business agility and its role in supporting organizational adaptability and scalable Agile practices
- Gain foundational insight into modern Agile ways of working (WoW) and collaborative delivery approaches
PDUs
- Power Skills – 0.50 PDU
- Ways of Working – 0.50 PDU
- Business Acumen – 0.50 PDU
- Total – 1,5 PDU
Speaker: Guy Grindborg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-grindborg/
Guy Grindborg is an experienced project management professional with over 30 years of international experience leading, training, and coaching teams across a wide range of industries. His background spans project, program, and portfolio management, with expertise in both predictive and adaptive approaches.
Throughout his career, Guy has supported professionals and organizations in building stronger project delivery capabilities, improving team performance, and developing practical leadership skills. He has extensive experience delivering training in PMP certification, Management of Portfolios (MoP), business relationship management, and leadership development.
Guy brings a practical, real-world perspective to his sessions, drawing on his work across telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, finance, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, construction, technical sales, and human resources. His approach focuses on making complex project management concepts clear, useful, and applicable in day-to-day work.
He holds PMP, MoP, and BRMP certifications, and has a strong educational background in executive management, finance and marketing, and telecommunications engineering. His key areas of expertise include team building and leadership, contract management, client performance improvement, course design and development, and project, program, and portfolio management.
