Working Smarter with Agile: A Practical Introduction to Agile Principles & Practices

Joanne Gallagher Instructor:
Joanne Gallagher 
Monday, May 11, 2026
08:30 AM PDT | 11:30 AM EDT
90 Minutes
Webinar ID: 504062

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Overview:

Many projects struggle-not because teams lack skill, but because the way the work is managed is too rigid, slow, or disconnected from real needs. Traditional approaches often lock teams into plans that can’t easily adapt when priorities shift.

Agile offers a different way. Instead of trying to plan everything upfront, Agile helps teams work in small steps, learn as they go, and adjust quickly. The focus is on delivering value faster, collaborating closely, and responding to change instead of resisting it.

In this 90-minute virtual live session, you’ll get a clear, practical introduction to Agile principles and practices-without jargon or theory overload. You’ll learn how Agile actually works in real organizations, what makes it successful, and how you can start applying it right away.

Whether you’re new to Agile or working in an environment where Agile is being introduced, this session will help you understand how to work more effectively in today’s fast-changing environment.

Why you should Attend:
Work is moving faster than ever, and expectations are constantly changing. Yet many teams are still using outdated approaches that make it hard to adapt, collaborate, or deliver results quickly.

Agile is no longer just for software teams-it’s being used across industries to improve speed, flexibility, and outcomes. But without a clear understanding of what Agile really is (and isn’t), it can be confusing or poorly implemented.

This session gives you a straightforward, no-nonsense understanding of Agile. You’ll walk away with practical ways to improve teamwork, respond to change, and deliver better results-without getting bogged down in complexity.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • What Agile is-and what it is not
  • Why traditional project approaches often fall short
  • The core principles behind Agile ways of working
  • How Agile teams plan, prioritize, and deliver work in small steps
  • The role of collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement
  • Common Agile practices (like stand-ups, backlogs, and sprints) explained simply
  • How Agile helps teams respond to change more effectively
  • Real-world examples of Agile success-and where it goes wrong
  • How to know if Agile is right for your team or organization

Who Will Benefit:
  • Business Owners
  • Executives and Senior Leaders
  • Managers at all levels
  • Project Managers and Team Leads
  • HR and Organizational Development professionals
  • Team members working in or transitioning to Agile environments
  • Anyone looking to work more efficiently and adapt to change
  • Techn project managers


Speaker Profile
Joanne Gallagher , PMP, HCS is the sole owner and CEO of SOAR, one of America’s smartest growing professional service consulting firms. She is a seasoned consultant and group facilitator; she has a proven record of assisting organizations grow through learning and development. As a solution specialist, Joanne is adept at improving and training staff on changing business needs required to support successful delivery once complete. She is an innovative thinker and has won several awards in her career.
One of Joanne’s key strengths is identifying where there are organizational challenges and developing solutions and training curriculum to address the challenges. This skill has proven itself as a critical asset in developing the strong alignment of a vision to the results-oriented outcomes. She has been nominated as a Tallahassee “Woman of Distinction” (2024, Girl Scouts of Florida), won Entrepreneur Award, “Women Who Mean Business” (2023, Tallahassee Woman’s Magazine) and is one of this year’s “25 Women You Need to Know” (2024, Tallahassee Democrat).

Joanne excels at developing plans and delivering complex projects and is passionate about serving the public. She is a Project Management Professional and Human Capital Strategist. Joanne served as the past Vice President of the Project Management Institute (PMI, Tallahassee Chapter) and is the current Board Vice President of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP, Florida Chapter). Joanne holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/criminology and a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Law, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida.


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