One of the most difficult challenges faced by an organization entering a large-scale, enterprise transformation is how to achieve lasting change. Oftentimes, leadership will charter an Agile Center of Excellence (COE) in the hopes that training, coaching and publication of best practices will bring the desired change. While these actions typically generate excitement and build early momentum, by themselves they will not change the “DNA” (aka, mindset) of the enterprise. To avoid long-term atrophy of agile benefits, it is critical to charter a COE that is deeply in-tune with the enterprise...
Dan Craig
Director, Agile Center of Excellence
Fannie Mae
Dan Craig is an agile practitioner with over 20 years of experience directing business and technical project teams in structured corporate and dynamic start-up environments. As a business leader, Dan possesses deep experience in all dimensions of building and maintaining a professional services business. As a technology leader, he has a proven track record of strategic planning and tactical execution of large-scale agile and DevOps transformations in both the public and private sectors. Past transformations include a diverse group including Fannie Mae, the US Defense Department (DoD), and the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).