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Sticky notes full of ideas: St. Wendel presents a digital model project!
Discover how St. Wendel implements innovative ideas from workshops into agile projects to advance digitalization.
Sticky notes full of ideas: St. Wendel presents a digital model project!
An innovative model project has been established in the St. Wendel district that aims to set new standards in digital transformation. The head of the digitalization department, Philipp Reis, emphasizes that there are several rolls of paper with a total of around 300 sticky notes available in the district's offices. These pieces of paper are more than just colored paper - they represent ideas from a workshop that took place in 2022. Reis has developed an emotional connection to these sticky notes and describes them as memories of the projects that have already been implemented in the so-called “Smart Wendeler Land”.
The project aims to promote collaboration and innovation within the administration and citizens. Reis is convinced that the digitalization process can be successful through the active involvement of employees and citizens. The use of sticky notes symbolizes the agile way of working that is the focus.
Agility as a key competency
Agility has proven to be a key competency to increase the competitiveness of companies. The term is derived from the Latin “agilitas”, which means agility and agility. The project makes it clear that agile working methods make it possible to react quickly and flexibly to changing requirements. This way of working is becoming more and more important due to digitalization and technical innovations, as customer requirements and wishes are constantly changing.
An agile mindset is essential for the success of the project. It includes valuable principles such as trust, respect and focus on common goals. Customer focus also plays a central role; Focusing on customer needs is necessary in order to work effectively. Reis and his team regularly consult with citizens and partners to receive continuous feedback and adapt internal processes.
Practical implementation of agile methods
Various agile methods are implemented in the project in order to practically integrate the agile way of thinking into the work. These include, among other things, the iteration review, which reviews the goals of the previous work phases, as well as daily standups, which promote exchange within the team. Methods such as Design Thinking, Scrum and Kanban structure the application of agile practices and help to develop clear workflows.
The entire initiative illustrates how important it is to involve employees in the development of new values and principles at an early stage. In this way, a common understanding of the goals is created. Important values of the agile mindset help to involve employees in the digital process and promote open communication. This ensures predictability and safety and ultimately strengthens the quality of work in the St. Wendel district.
The model project in the St. Wendel district could therefore serve as an example for other regions that also want to promote digital change. Reis' passion for sticky notes and the ideas associated with them shows how complex and dynamic the process of digitization can be and what positive effects it can have for both the administration and citizens.
For more information about agile working and its importance for digital transformation, those interested can read the articles from Saarbrücken newspaper and Hanover Digital Center visit.