From Strategy to Execution: Understanding Your Role in Agile Leadership

Mr. Ranjeet Ghadge, a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in strategy, transformation, coaching, and consulting, delivered an insightful lecture on Agile leadership. Anshul Balpande, from the Guest Lecture Committee, highlighted Mr Ghadge’s extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams across frameworks like Agile Scrum, Kanban, SAP 5.0, CMMI, ITIL, and ISO 9001.

Mr. Ghadge, an alumnus of SCIT (batch 2005-07), shared his professional journey, which began as a computer science engineer and evolved through various roles, including process consultant and Enterprise Agile Coach. His experience underscored the importance of understanding the entire organizational ecosystem, a key theme in his consulting and coaching work. He also highlighted the critical distinction between vision, mission, values, and objectives, explaining how these elements align to form a coherent strategy. He urged the audience to approach strategy systematically, with empathy toward client needs, to deliver tailored solutions.

One of the key takeaways was the importance of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in translating organizational goals into actionable steps. According to Mr. Ghadge, Agile methodology plays a vital role in responding to change and ensuring continuous improvement. He explained the various roles within Agile, including Scrum Masters, System Architects, and Product Owners. Scrum Masters ensure smooth project execution by managing ceremonies and addressing challenges, while System Architects focus on providing the technical guidance necessary for adaptability. Product Owners are responsible for writing user stories, prioritizing features, and closely collaborating with development teams to meet business requirements.

Mr. Ghadge encouraged the audience to pursue strategic roles such as product owner or systems analyst early in their careers to gain a holistic view of the industry. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the organizational ecosystem to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. The session ended on a high note as Assistant Professor Dr. Tamal Mondal honoured Mr. Ghadge with a warm felicitation, acknowledging his profound insights and remarkable contribution to the lecture series.