This masterclass is designed to immerse participants in the world of Agile, providing a comprehensive introduction to its methodologies, philosophy, values, and principles. Participants explore why organisations choose Agile, highlighting the comparative benefits and reasons for its adoption.

Participants will learn and apply essential tools and techniques, such as developing and refining product backlogs, defining user requirements and quality standards, and estimating project durations.

The course includes practical reviews and retrospectives to help in obtaining and applying feedback, manage risks, and refine processes effectively. Participants assess the applicability and readiness of their organisation for Agile adoption, aiming to equip participants with a roadmap to implement these strategies in the workplace.

Through this course participants will develop the skills and knowledge to:

• Develop an understanding of the underpinning philosophy, principles, and benefits of Agile
• Memorise the different Agile methodologies and frameworks
• Understand the key roles, events, and artifacts of Agile
• Apply tools and techniques of the Agile project life cycle to a simulated project
• Understand how Agile can be used in conjunction with other Project Management Frameworks
• Understand the different management styles needed for successful Agile projects
• Consider the steps required and challenges faced in implementing Agile within an organisation.

Day One

Introduction

• Course overview
• Agile beyond software
• Masterclass plan
• Agile mindset
• Why Agile
• What is Agile PM
• Empirical control
• Values, principles and tools
• Co-location
• Agile project lifecycle
• Roles (PM/Sponsor)

Envision and Speculate

• Intro and Start with Why
• Vision and outcome
• Elevator pitch
• O3 model intro
• Project roles
• Project stakeholders
• Assessing risk
• Prioritisation
• Lean canvas
• Agile project roadmap
• Retrospectives

Action Planning/Close

Day Two

Recap Day 1

• Outline day two

Explore

• Introduction
• Product backlog
• Features, epics, stories, tasks
• Done/Acceptance criteria
• Agile estimating
• Daily stand ups
• Tracking progress
• Recap envision/speculate/explore

Adapt and Close

• Sprint review/showcase
• Retrospectives
• Post-implementation review

Immersion Exercise

Bringing it All Together

• Agile end-to-end
• Framework to engage stakeholders
• Agile contract
• Implementing agile
• Continuous improvement

Reflection and Action Planning

Costs and group limits may vary.

Minimum group size: 10

Maxmimum group size: 16

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