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£4,000.00
Overview:
This course provides a deep dive into Agile project management methodologies, emphasizing both Scrum and Kanban frameworks, as well as other key practices for managing Agile teams and workflows. Designed for project managers, team leaders, and stakeholders, the program focuses on adopting Agile principles to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and project outcomes. The course covers all essential Agile elements, from foundational principles to advanced topics like scaling Agile for larger projects and remote teams.
Program Objectives:
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply Agile values and principles across project stages.
- Implement Scrum and Kanban frameworks effectively within their teams.
- Lead Agile teams, fostering a collaborative, cross-functional, and self-organizing environment.
- Utilize Agile planning, estimation, and continuous improvement techniques for enhanced project efficiency.
- Scale Agile methodologies across complex projects and distributed teams for broader organizational impact.
Target Audience:
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
- Product Owners
- Business Analysts and Stakeholders involved in Agile projects
- Anyone interested in adopting or scaling Agile practices within their organization
Program Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Agile Principles and the Scrum Framework
- Core Agile principles and values for project success.
- Differences between traditional and Agile project management approaches.
- Detailed exploration of the Scrum framework: roles, events, and artifacts.
- Key Agile elements: flexibility, collaboration, and iterative feedback.
- Advantages of Agile in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
Day 2: Agile Project Planning and Effective Estimation Techniques
- Developing Agile project charters and strategic roadmaps.
- Creating and managing product backlogs with priority setting.
- Conducting effective sprint planning and setting achievable goals.
- Estimation techniques: story points, planning poker, and velocity management.
- Practical examples of Agile project planning in various scenarios.
Day 3: Kanban, Lean Practices, and Workflow Optimization
- Introduction to the Kanban methodology and its core principles.
- Visualizing project workflows with Kanban boards.
- Managing work-in-progress (WIP) to increase efficiency.
- Lean practices for reducing waste and maximizing productivity.
- Case studies on implementing Kanban across different project types.
Day 4: Agile Leadership and Building High-Performing Teams
- The role of Agile leadership in guiding and supporting teams.
- Responsibilities of Scrum Masters and Agile team leaders.
- Building self-organizing, cross-functional, and adaptive teams.
- Fostering collaboration and innovation within Agile teams.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts effectively.
Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Scaling Agile for Larger Projects
- Embracing continuous improvement through retrospectives.
- Adapting Agile practices to fit large and distributed project teams.
- Overview of Agile scaling frameworks: SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus.
- Tools for monitoring Agile project performance and progress.
- Case studies on scaling Agile for enterprise-wide adoption.