Suncorp & the Agile Approach - Why it's a Must Have for your Future
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Suncorp is a diversified financial services group operating in Australia and New Zealand, offering a range of banking, insurance, and wealth management services. The document highlights Suncorp's commitment to an agile approach in its operations for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction, detailing its structure, graduate program, and the skills and values it seeks in potential candidates. Additionally, it outlines the benefits and opportunities available for employees, emphasizing a strong team culture and career development prospects.
Suncorp & the Agile Approach - Why it's a Must Have for your Future
- 1. Suncorp and the Agile Approach: Why it’s a Must Have for your Future Craig Smith Suncorp
- 2. Welcome Image: http://www.gameoz.com.au/images/detailed/9/Smurf_Graduate.jpg
- 3. I was once like you... Image: http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/content/pictures/homer/homer-pythagoras.png
- 4. Suncorp is a unique, diversified financial services group. We have businesses that provide banking, general insurance, life insurance and wealth management products and services. They operate in Australia and New Zealand. • Top 25 ASX listed company • Around 17,000 employees • Over 228,000 shareholders and around 8 million customers • One of the largest general insurance groups in Australia and New Zealand • The fifth largest bank in Australia • The Suncorp Group is also home to 26 well-known brands across Australia and New Zealand. So it’s not surprising we can offer you some amazing career opportunities. Who is Suncorp?
- 5. Corporate Human Group Group Finance Group Risk services Resources Marketing Five operating divisions Personal Commercial Vero NZ Suncorp Bank Suncorp Life Insurance Insurance Shared Business Business Real Estate Procurement Services Technology Suncorp Group Structure
- 6. Living Agile Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fonz_Pic.PNG
- 7. A quick wayback machine ride Image: http://tommcmahon.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/08/peabody2.jpg
- 8. A tribute to W.W. Royce Image: http://images.jbrains.ca/theory_of_bdd/royce_diagram.jpg
- 9. A tribute to W.W. Royce Read past page 2! Image: http://blogs.kcls.org/librarytalk/vintage%20boy%20reading.jpg
- 10. Fad after fad after fad... Image: http://spaghettitesting.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fad.png?w=396&h=296
- 11. Fad after fad after fad... Image: http://spaghettitesting.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fad.png?w=396&h=296
- 12. One TPS report too many Image: http://www.methodshop.com/video/reviews/officespace/worst.jpg
- 13. Image: http://clothesonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Wall-Street_Michael-Douglas_Gekko-shirt_mid-phone.bmp-1.jpg Meanwhile in business land...
- 15. Image: http://spaghettitesting.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fad.png?w=396&h=296 Fad after fad after fad...
- 17. Agile An umbrella term Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trektrack/2389559700
- 18. Agile Manifesto
- 19. XP
- 20. XP Image: Beck, Kent – Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change
- 21. Scrum Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Scrum-1.JPG
- 24. Getting back to basics Image: http://www.toonpool.com/user/997/files/review_basics_ten_commandments_235585.jpg /
- 25. Why Agile: More with less Image: http://media.photobucket.com/image/stretch%20budget/realsalesleads/Sharp%20Sellers/dollarstretch.jpg
- 26. Competitive advantage Image: http://www.bloglifetime.com/images/blogs/8-2007/competitive-advantage-means-outsourcing.jpg
- 27. Speed of delivery Image: http://www.pharosparcel.com/assets/images/image-services.jpg
- 28. Solutions customers want Image: http://www.tuvox.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ngservice.jpg
- 29. Seat at the table Image: http://www3.whig.com/whig/blogs/uponfurtherreview/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fathers-day-dinner-lg.jpg
- 30. Marsh- Mallow Challenge Image: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfm6cvq28P1qc3ji0.jpg/
- 31. Agile Pyramid Approach Practices Principles Values Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lyng883/2168146740
- 32. Agile Values Image: http://misspinkslip.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/used-car-salesman.jpg
- 34. Innovative Accountability Image: http://api.ning.com/files/VnX-Vmb1sjsYSKE7LQTBndoY62CkayqKipj0KSFuvLD64Pjeo96WWZPg50yvhIuqk2vKH6*2wdaTOzddSe7nxP6PU6UN8tci/questionsignpost.jpg
- 35. Courage Image: http://www.tams-witmark.com/images/wizard/WIZ-19.jpg
- 36. Honesty Image: http://www.toonpool.com/user/997/files/appearance_honesty_best_policy_338925.jpg
- 37. It’s All About Culture Image: http://home.pacbell.net/fantomdj/dk/donkey_kong_barrel.gif http://www.greenenergyinvestors.com/index.php?act=Print&client=printer&f=2&t=2991
- 38. Agile Principles Image: http://www.principalspartnership.com/img/principal-office.jpg
- 45. Agile Approach Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicagarro/4264658790
- 46. 5% Image http://legacy.lclark.edu/faculty/jsmiller/objects/idea_bulb.jpg Concept
- 47. 10% Image http://propertymanagementgroups.com/MonopolyGO.jpg Initiate
- 48. 80% Image http://www.xdin.com/Portals/4/Images/develop-n-deliver.JPG Deliver
- 49. 5% Image http://www.pcfixexpress.com/images/happy_office.jpg Deploy
- 50. Agile Practices Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/idovermani/3903032710
- 51. Estimation Because somebody wants an estimate Image: https://intranet.5amsolutions.com/download/attachments/7144435/planning+poker+cards.jpg
- 52. Break Down -> Done Image http://www.xqa.com.ar/visualmanagement
- 53. Daily standup
- 54. Retrospective
- 55. Development dials to eleven Image http://www.redmolotov.com/images/designs/turn-it-up-to-eleven-tshirt_design.jpg
- 56. Pair Programming
- 57. Co-location
- 58. Cross functional team Project Sponsor Project Manager Program Manager Consultants Iteration Manager Team lead Comms Officer Busines Core Team Member Owner Team Quality Assurance Bus. SME Project Officer Team Specialist Support Other key Analyst stakeholders Extended Team Skills Image http://www.befitlifestyle.com/images/CorporateTeamHands.jpg
- 59. Frequent small releases Small iterations Release often Image: http://images.askmen.com/blogs/news/the-big-bang-experiment.jpg
- 60. Test driven development Acceptance criteria for every story Image: http://interacc.typepad.com/.a/6a01053596fb28970c0120a60feb37970c-400wi
- 61. Continuous integration Image: http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/10/files//2007/11/traffic-light.jpg
- 62. Visualise the flow Get it in peoples faces
- 65. Story cards
- 67. Image: http://img4.allyou.com/i/2008/06/cut-utility-bills-l.jpg?400:400 Big visual charts
- 68. Futurespective
- 69. Image: http://firstfriday.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/stupidity.jpg Common Sense?
- 71. Image: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/photography/office/images/1.jpg Agile in the business
- 73. Sounds Great... How Do I Join The Team? Image: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eCeLBv5lJdg/Sh9IcgMWa8I/AAAAAAAAAzk/_nomC5kr5BE/s400/barney-stinson.jpg
- 74. What We Look For Our Criteria ‘Sure we want to talk to graduates who’ve had academic success, but we’re also interested in your contribution to the community and past experience.’ What can you offer as a Graduate? We ask for evidence that you have the: • Motivation for the role • Organisational fit • Skills and competency • Potential to develop What do we look for in Graduates? • Passion • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to be innovative and think outside the square • Demonstrated ability to apply your technical knowledge • Analytical and problem solving skills • Flexibility/ Adaptability • Team player /Collaborative • Leadership
- 75. How Do Suncorp Source? Tips and Hints Sourcing Activities Corporate Website • Start researching employers Online Job Board Advertising • Set up job alerts Print Advertising • Submit an expression of Industry Events and Associations interest Social Networking Sites • Apply during peak graduate Careers Fairs recruitment periods Employee Referrals • Career planning – what are Database Searches your long and short term Recruitment Agency Partnerships goals? How can ‘Suncorp’ help University Partnerships me achieve these goals?
- 76. Graduate Program Developmental Plan – grow 1-2 year program your technical & Support structure – Buddy, interpersonal skills. Build Mentor & Graduate *Rotation* on your commercial Manager acumen Networking Events Meet the business & other Suncorp Grads
- 77. Selection Process Resume Telephone Assessment Applications Screen Screening Centre Manager Once Cognitive Offer Checks Removed Interview Assessment
- 78. Benefits • Paid Community Service leave • Apart from National organisation • Paid Paternal/Adoption leave owning over 26 Major Companies, 17000 employees. • Additional unpaid paternal leave • Fantastic career development • Opportunity to purchase add annual opportunities, a great team culture and leave a challenging and rewarding career – there are many more perks to working • Opportunity to cash out leave for Suncorp..... • Paid Personal leave • Paid Permanent position • Paid Sick leave • Paid Superannuation • Opportunity to salary sacrifice • Fortnightly pay • Access to Suncorp’s Employee • Opportunity to start employment early on a casual basis whilst studying Assistance Program • Paid study assistance and the • Discounted personal insurance opportunity to undertake professional • Fee free banking accreditation • Discounted credit cards and lending • Paid internal corporate training products (i.e. Home and car loans) • Paid study leave • Paid annual leave • Discounted health insurance • Paid public holidays • Discounted travel • Paid Compassionate leave • Discounted mobile phone and internet packages • Discounted Apple products (i.e. iPods, computers, iPhones)
- 79. Cool Stuff Image: http://www.toonpool.com/user/611/files/old_technology_66595.jpg
- 80. What sort of environment do you want to work in? Image: http://www.networkworld.com/Micronet%20images/pc_mac.gif
- 81. More Information? Website: www.suncorp.com.au/graduates Talk to us on Facebook: www.facebook.com.au/suncorpgroupcareers Email: graduateprogram@suncorp.com.au Craig Smith craig.smith@suncorp.com.au @smithcdau