MASTER CLASS - AGILE PROJECT MANAGER

TRAINING OVERVIEW

In the current landscape of business, Agile and agility have become prevalent terms, but their precise meanings often remain unclear. How do these concepts translate into practical application within our projects and organizations? The business environment has evolved into a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) arena, with recent disruptive events like the pandemic and political upheavals further accentuating this reality. Adaptability has become the hallmark of successful organizations as they navigate continuous change, particularly in response to evolving customer needs and expectations. Agile prioritizes people over tools, working products over exhaustive documentation, collaboration over rigid contracts, and embracing change over adhering strictly to predefined plans. However, it's crucial to clarify that Agile doesn't imply a loss of control. Throughout the Master Class - Agile Project Manager training course, participants will explore how Agile principles, methodologies, and mindsets can be strategically harnessed to deliver value in today's post-pandemic complexities. Beginning with an exploration of Agile fundamentals, the course then delves into practical applications of popular frameworks and tools. Finally, the training culminates in a thorough examination of the latest post-pandemic trends and their implications for organizational agility.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Agile principles and mindset
• Creating an agile environment
• Agile planning
• Successful project delivery in an agile environment
• Projects and organizational agility

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to

• Recognise how and where to apply an Agile approach to projects
• Understand and explain the benefits of an Agile approach
• Be able to apply Agile values and principles to all projects
• Understand the new mindset and culture required for successful Agile delivery
• Understand the critical nature of customer focus and value-driven delivery
• Use Agile planning and delivery tools
• Set up and run an Agile project using the Scrum framework
• Describe what Agile means to the larger organization
• Explain the latest trends in Agile delivery post-pandemic

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Project and program managers who wish to gain practical knowledge of agile and how it can benefit their projects
• Senior leaders who want to understand how an agile approach could benefit their organization
• Subject-matter experts in marketing, strategy, product development, engineering, HR, customer management, sales, R&D, or innovation who would like to understand the benefits that Agile could bring to their day-to-day work
• Agile/ Scrum team members who would benefit from understanding the basis of Agile delivery
• PMO staff who support Agile projects and Agile delivery

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Training methodology refers to the systematic approach used to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs. It encompasses various techniques and strategies aimed at facilitating effective learning outcomes for participants. A successful training methodology considers the specific objectives of the program, the characteristics of the target audience, and the most suitable delivery methods. This may include a combination of classroom instruction, interactive workshops, hands-on exercises, case studies, role-playing, simulations, and online learning modules. Additionally, effective training methodologies incorporate principles of adult learning theory, such as active participation, relevance to real-life situations, and opportunities for reflection and application. Continuous assessment and feedback mechanisms are also integral components of training methodology, ensuring that participants can track their progress and make adjustments as needed to achieve desired learning outcomes.

DAY ONE:

AGILE PRINCIPLES AND MINDSET

• The need for agility in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world
• The Agile manifesto, values, and principles
• The Agile ‘growth’ mindset vs. the ‘fixed’ mindset
• Locating Agile, Lean and Kanban approaches
• The disruptive nature of the Agile approach
• How complexity drives lifecycle choice

DAY TWO:

CREATING AN AGILE ENVIRONMENT

• ‘Being Agile’ vs. ‘Doing Agile’
• Understanding value-driven delivery
• Roles and responsibilities
• Empowering through servant-leadership
• People over processes: team performance
• People over processes: stakeholder engagement

DAY THREE:

AGILE PLANNING

• Approaches to delivery
• Central importance of the customer
• The Scrum framework
• Applying value-driven delivery
• Agile planning
• Agile practices and tools

DAY FOUR:

SUCCESSFUL PROJECT DELIVERY IN AN AGILE ENVIRONMENT

• Design-thinking and Agile
• Monitoring and Controlling in Agile projects
• Contracting in Agile
• Problem detection and resolution
• Risk management in Agile
• Continuous improvement

DAY FIVE:

PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY

• What is an Agile organization?
• Building strategic agility
• Current trends in Agile adoption
• Value stream management