Agile Methodologies

Agile Methodologies

This course delivers a specialized immersion into the Agile mindset, tailored specifically for the technical and administrative teams at SEAMA (Secretariat of Environment and Water Resources). Moving beyond theory, the training adapts the two most widely adopted frameworks—Scrum and Kanban—to the reality of public administration and environmental management, where adaptability and responsiveness are critical for managing water security and climate resilience.

The program begins by contextualizing the Agile Manifesto for the public sector. Participants explore how to shift from rigid, traditional planning to iterative delivery, focusing on generating "public value" faster. This mindset shift is crucial for dealing with dynamic challenges, such as extreme hydrological events and the complex implementation of the "Águas e Paisagem" components.

A significant portion of the training focuses on the Scrum framework applied to project-based initiatives. Participants learn to master roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master), events, and artifacts, with specific case studies on how to manage environmental projects—such as installing monitoring networks or developing watershed plans. The goal is to foster transparency and enable teams to inspect and adapt their strategies as environmental data changes.

The course then transitions to Kanban, focusing on optimizing the "flow" of continuous demands, such as environmental licensing, technical studies, and administrative processes. Participants learn to visualize workflows, limit Work in Progress (WIP), and identify bottlenecks that delay critical outcomes. By applying metrics like Lead Time and Cycle Time, the teams learn to drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) in their daily operations.

Finally, the training equips SEAMA's managers and teams with the skills to use visual management tools (physical boards and digital software) to enhance collaboration between the varied departments (Agerh, Cepdec, etc.). This empowers the organization to deliver results with greater agility, ensuring that environmental interventions are executed efficiently and effectively.