PDD Speaker
Head of Solutions
Seibert Solutions
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan is an experienced project leader and Agile practitioner who helps teams thrive through change in technology-driven environments. Drawing on his work across the Atlassian ecosystem and global organizations, he focuses on balancing innovation with human connection to build engaged, adaptable teams.
PDD Speaker
Marketing
Seibert Solutions
Katie Lai
A results-driven Marketing Specialist at Seibert Solutions US, she develops and executes strategies that drive growth for B2B and SaaS organizations. With an MA in Marketing from Florida State University and a background in competitive public speaking, she excels at communicating value and creating impactful brand connections.
Agile at a Crossroads: Reclaiming Human Centered Project Leadership in an Emerging AI Driven World
Ways of Working
Agile was meant to put people first, not just speed things up. But as more teams follow Agile frameworks on paper, the deeper focus on collaboration, adaptability, and trust often gets lost. This session looks at how Agile has evolved, from a manifesto to a method to a mindset, and what that means in today’s world of AI, automation, and remote work.
We will explore what still works, what often gets in the way, and how project leaders can bring the human side of Agile back into the way they lead. Along the way, we will talk about the role of tools like Jira and Confluence, and how they can either support or complicate collaboration. The goal is to help teams stay focused on people and purpose, even as the way we work keeps changing.
- Learn how project leaders can bring the human side of Agile back into the way they lead.
- Explore the role of tools like Jira and Confluence, and how they can either support or complicate collaboration.
- Understand how to balance AI, automation, and remote work with human-centered leadership.
