From Project to Portfolio: Exploring Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, and Role of AI in Scaling Up Agile Methods

Project-level benefits of Agile have not scaled as effectively to the portfolio level as many organizations expected. As Agile expands beyond individual teams, its transformative impact often diminishes, revealing the need for closer collaboration between academics and practitioners. Addressing this gap requires research into governance models, hybrid roles, and architecture-centric practices that reconcile agility with organizational coherence and the demands of AI/ML workflows. This panel, organized by AIS-SIGSAND, will interest IS faculty preparing students for diverse IT roles, curriculum designers, and researchers seeking actionable solutions. By fostering dialogue, the panel aims to enhance Agile effectiveness at scale for future organizational success.