Agile Delivery and Strategic Alignment
Agile Delivery and Strategic Alignment
Fusing the principles of agility with strategic product development
My Approach to Agile Delivery and Strategic Alignment
My Approach to Agile Delivery and Strategic Alignment
For me, Agile isn’t just a framework- it’s a mindset. It’s about getting real results, keeping teams aligned, and making sure we’re not just shipping features, but delivering real value to both users and the business.
For me, Agile isn’t just a framework- it’s a mindset. It’s about getting real results, keeping teams aligned, and making sure we’re not just shipping features, but delivering real value to both users and the business.
Agile as a Business Driver, Not Just a Process:
Too often, Agile gets reduced to rituals - standups, sprints, and burndown charts but that’s not the point. The real goal is to:
✅ Keep strategy and execution connected, so teams are always working on what matters.
✅ Ensure every sprint drives measurable outcomes, whether it’s improving retention, increasing adoption, or reducing friction.
✅ Stay adaptable, so we can respond quickly to customer feedback and market shifts.
Agile as a Business Driver, Not Just a Process:
Too often, Agile gets reduced to rituals - standups, sprints, and burndown charts but that’s not the point. The real goal is to:
✅ Keep strategy and execution connected, so teams are always working on what matters.
✅ Ensure every sprint drives measurable outcomes, whether it’s improving retention, increasing adoption, or reducing friction.
✅ Stay adaptable, so we can respond quickly to customer feedback and market shifts.
Agile as a Business Driver, Not Just a Process:
Too often, Agile gets reduced to rituals - standups, sprints, and burndown charts but that’s not the point. The real goal is to:
✅ Keep strategy and execution connected, so teams are always working on what matters.
✅ Ensure every sprint drives measurable outcomes, whether it’s improving retention, increasing adoption, or reducing friction.
✅ Stay adaptable, so we can respond quickly to customer feedback and market shifts.
Delivery with Business Impact:
It’s not just about delivering “on time” but delivering the right things. My approach is to:
🚀 Tie product decisions to real metrics- not just gut feelings. If a feature doesn’t move the needle, it’s re-evaluated.
🚀 Use customer insights constantly- leveraging research, analytics, and direct feedback to validate assumptions.
🚀 Balance speed with quality- because moving fast is great, but shipping something that actually works is better.
Delivery with Business Impact:
It’s not just about delivering “on time” but delivering the right things. My approach is to:
🚀 Tie product decisions to real metrics- not just gut feelings. If a feature doesn’t move the needle, it’s re-evaluated.
🚀 Use customer insights constantly- leveraging research, analytics, and direct feedback to validate assumptions.
🚀 Balance speed with quality- because moving fast is great, but shipping something that actually works is better.
Strategic Alignment: Making Sure Agile Isn’t Just Busy Work
A backlog isn’t just a to-do list. Every item should:
🔗 Connect back to a business goal or customer need.
📊 Be measurable- what does success actually look like?
🤝 Keep stakeholders engaged without endless meetings, clear roadmaps and communication keep everyone aligned.
High-Performing Teams: Culture Over Process
The best Agile teams aren’t just good at following a framework. They:
💡 Own their work- giving teams autonomy leads to better decisions.
💡 Feel safe to experiment- because innovation comes from testing and learning.
💡 Collaborate across functions- breaking silos between product, UX, and engineering.
Agile Beyond Tech: Driving Real Change
Agile isn’t just for software. I’ve used it to:
📌 Scale SaaS platforms from 0-1 in regulated industries like healthcare and fintech.
📌 Navigate compliance (NHS DTAC, GDPR, HIPAA) while still delivering fast.
📌 Integrate AI and analytics into Agile workflows to drive smarter, data-backed decisions.
In conclusion,
I believe that at its core, Agile is about impact. It’s about making sure teams aren’t just ticking boxes but building products that solve real problems. When done right, it’s a competitive advantage- one that fuels growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Strategic Alignment: Making Sure Agile Isn’t Just Busy Work
A backlog isn’t just a to-do list. Every item should:
🔗 Connect back to a business goal or customer need.
📊 Be measurable- what does success actually look like?
🤝 Keep stakeholders engaged without endless meetings, clear roadmaps and communication keep everyone aligned.
High-Performing Teams: Culture Over Process
The best Agile teams aren’t just good at following a framework. They:
💡 Own their work- giving teams autonomy leads to better decisions.
💡 Feel safe to experiment- because innovation comes from testing and learning.
💡 Collaborate across functions- breaking silos between product, UX, and engineering.
Agile Beyond Tech: Driving Real Change
Agile isn’t just for software. I’ve used it to:
📌 Scale SaaS platforms from 0-1 in regulated industries like healthcare and fintech.
📌 Navigate compliance (NHS DTAC, GDPR, HIPAA) while still delivering fast.
📌 Integrate AI and analytics into Agile workflows to drive smarter, data-backed decisions.
In conclusion,
I believe that at its core, Agile is about impact. It’s about making sure teams aren’t just ticking boxes but building products that solve real problems. When done right, it’s a competitive advantage- one that fuels growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Image below shows an example of my approach to Agile delivery and Strategic alignment.
Reference: Agile Business Consortium
Image below shows an example of my approach to Agile delivery and Strategic alignment.
Reference: Agile Business Consortium
Image below shows an example of my approach to Agile delivery and Strategic alignment.
Reference: Agile Business Consortium
Companies I have worked
Companies I have worked
Companies I have worked
The Craneware Group
The Craneware Group
The Craneware Group
2023-Present
2023-Present
OVAC Group
OVAC Group
OVAC Group
2022-2023
2022-2023
Trtcreatives
Trtcreatives
Trtcreatives
2019-2022
2019-2022
DBT [Digital Bananas Technology]
DBT [Digital Bananas Technology]
DBT [Digital Bananas Technology]
2019-2021
2019-2021
Infoworks Solutions
Infoworks Solutions
Infoworks Solutions
2020-2021
2020-2021
UBA [United Bank for Africa]
UBA [United Bank for Africa]
UBA [United Bank for Africa]
2015-2019
2015-2019
Trtrendypieces
Trtrendypieces
Trtrendypieces
2013-2015
2013-2015
AIICO Insurance Plc
AIICO Insurance Plc
AIICO Insurance Plc
2012-2013
2012-2013
Always encouraging creativity and Innovation
Always encouraging creativity and Innovation
With over a decade of experience spanning customer experience, business analysis, product ownership, product management, business process re-engineering, user research, user experience, product design, and service design in diverse industries (including banking, insurance, real estate, e-commerce, finance, digital technology, and healthcare), I bring a unique blend to every product and project I work on.
With over a decade of experience spanning customer experience, business analysis, product ownership, product management, business process re-engineering, user research, user experience, product design, and service design in diverse industries (including banking, insurance, real estate, e-commerce, finance, digital technology, and healthcare), I bring a unique blend to every product and project I work on.
Taiwo Alawiye [MA | MSc | CDMP]