Leading with Evidence: Navigating Complexity through the Agile Product Operating Model

Wednesday February 11, 2026 11:00 AM EST (16:00 UTC)

Traditional operating models are no longer enough in an era of constant change and rising complexity. By combining the ideas of modern product management, agile delivery, and Evidence-Based Management, organizations can build a product operating model that aligns clearly with their digital goals. This is where the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) comes into play. APOM provides a framework to extend Professional Scrum into a holistic environment where agility can thrive.

In this Scrum Pulse webinar, Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, Darrell Fernandes, Executive Advisor of Scrum.org and Bogdan Onyshchenko, Professional Scrum Trainer explore the findings from the recent Scrum.org APOM Survey, revealing why organizations struggle with value-driven product development and the perception of technology as a cost center.

Key Discussion Points & Guiding Principles:

• Outcome-Driven Strategy: Shifting from output milestones to measurable outcomes to ensure initiatives are purposeful and understood

• The Unified Value Cycle: Integrating Discovery, Delivery, and Support into one cohesive loop to reduce feedback latency and eliminate handoffs.

•  Structural Realignment: Adopting flatter structures and governance to enable rapid decision-making and autonomy

•  Evidence-Based Leadership: Moving from micromanagement to providing clear direction and guard rails based on empirical data

• Cultural Transformation: Prioritizing "Customer First" strategies where value delivery is the primary filter for all decisions

Who Should Attend: Leaders and practitioners seeking a deliberate path to strengthen leadership behaviors and achieve genuine organizational agility with a product focus through a holistic, evidence-based approach.