In today's matrix organizations and cross-functional teams, agilists and technology professionals alike frequently find themselves in positions where they must drive significant organizational change without formal authority. This presentation explores proven influence strategies that enable agilists, technical leaders, project managers, and individual contributors to lead transformation initiatives, mentor senior stakeholders, and create sustainable improvements across multiple teams and programs.
Drawing from real-world experience leading technology initiatives at enterprise scale, this session will demonstrate how to navigate the unique challenges of influencing up, down, and across organizational hierarchies. Attendees will learn practical techniques for building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups, from C-suite executives to distributed development teams, while maintaining collaborative leadership principles.