Applying an Agile Approach to the Next Generation HR and Pay Initiative - Transcript
The government of Canada is adopting an agile approach to identify a new Next Generation HR and Pay solution.
While the traditional waterfall approach may work in some instances, it has often proved to be both rigid and slow.
For companies eager to work collaboratively with government, this translates to:
Lengthy and difficult contract processes.
Limited engagement opportunities and interactions with stakeholders and vendors.
And little to no flexibility to adjust the scope or correct the course of a project.
In contrast, the agile method is iterative and provides flexibility throughout the process.
From the planning to the release phase, portions of a final product are understood gate by gate, and in collaboration with stakeholders.
Scope and requirements are flexible and can be adjusted based on industry feedback and lessons learned.
Agile also allows for shorter and more frequent contract processes, and on-going interactions with users and vendors.
In other words, the agile approach process puts the user at the center in order to design with empathy and deliver a better end product.