PrerequisitesBasic Agile and PM training or equivalent experience
Content Focus - Role-based – focusing on the Project Manager and how to perform and succeed in an environment that is becoming more and more Agile.
About the Program This workshop builds on the specific roles and responsibilities of the Project Manager in a traditional environment that can be easily adapted in an Agile environment. In particular, we will explore what skills and behavioral changes are necessary and how to effectively manage an Agile project, including both specific Agile methods and hybrid models.
You will come away from this workshop with a much deeper understanding of the Agile Project Manager so that individual performance improves on the job. Improved target results include providing focused leadership, making effective decisions, guiding Agile teams, and overall ability to successfully lead and manage an Agile project.
This course also supports learning requirements for Agile and Scrum certifications from various organizations such as PMI-ACP, PSM I, and PSPO I.
Who Should Attend - This workshop is primarily for Project and Program Managers
- In addition, if you are a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Business Analyst, Team Member, or in any other role where you need to understand how project management functions in the context of an Agile environment, this workshop is also for you
Course OverviewFoundation ConceptsAgile History, Values, and Mindset
Agile Benefits
Agile Methods
The Agile Project ManagerAgile Roles and Responsibilities
The Agile Project Manager
Differences between Waterfall and Agile
Agile Accountabilities
Initiating and Planning- Agile Initiating
- Project Charter
- Identify Stakeholders
- Agile Planning
- Initial Requirements
- Estimation
- Prioritization
- Release Planning
- Sprint Planning
Execution- Agile Execution
- Managing and Developing the Agile Team
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Removing Impediments
Monitoring & Control and Closing- Agile Monitoring & Control
- Review Meeting
- Information Radiators
- Earned Value
- Agile Closing
- Retrospectives
- Closing an Agile Project
Managing a Hybrid Project- What is a Hybrid?
- Factors in Determining a Hybrid Model
- Challenges and Solutions
Summary and Next Steps- Review of course goals, objectives, and content
