PMI Canberra April 2026 - Hybrid Event: Common Anti-patterns that lead to Agile Implementation Failures and Remedies

Connie Warburton

Connie Warburton is a Program Director with Microsoft, specialising in delivery across complex Defence and government environments. With over 20 years’ experience in large‑scale program and project management, Connie has worked extensively at the intersection of Agile, governance and assurance.
Connie has led Agile transformations within Defence cyber and enterprise programs, implemented SAFe in highly regulated settings, and coached teams and leaders navigating complexity. Connie brings a pragmatic, experience‑based perspective on Agile anti‑patterns — focusing on what actually undermines delivery when complexity, scale and oversight are unavoidable.

In this hybrid session, you will explore:
• Why Agile transformations often fail to deliver expected outcomes
• Common anti-patterns observed in complex government environments
• The role of leadership, governance, and culture in enabling (or hindering) Agile success
• Practical approaches to identifying and addressing early warning signs.