An Introduction to Agile
This comprehensive one-day workshop by McKenna Agile Consultants offers a practical and interactive experience designed to immerse participants in the core concepts of Agile, equipping them with the tools and skills necessary to foster agile teams and drive project success. Developing essential skills and leadership principles is crucial for building and managing a high-performing agile team.
What You'll Learn
- What is Agile and why now? Explore the reasons behind Agile’s rise in popularity and its relevance in managing complex projects today.
- The Agile manifesto, including its core principles and agile values, which serve as the philosophical foundation for all Agile frameworks.
- An in-depth look at the Scrum process, including key events such as sprint retrospectives, and the roles of the scrum master, product owner, and development team.
- Understanding agile teams and how their collaboration differs from traditional teams.
- Introduction to agile artefacts like user stories, story points, and the Definition of Done, which help in tracking progress and ensuring quality.
- Techniques for agile estimating and planning, including iterative planning and adaptive planning to respond to changing priorities.
- Overview of Kanban as a visual tool to manage workflow and improve team dynamics.
- Introduction to agile work as a flexible, collaborative approach to project management and software development, emphasising adaptability and continuous delivery of value.
Why You Should Take This Course
- The content is highly interactive, promoting active learning through discussions and collaborative exercises.
- Gain a clear understanding of why Agile is crucial in today’s fast-paced business environment.
- Identify and understand the various agile roles and responsibilities within frameworks like Scrum.
- Develop the essential skills and knowledge to successfully introduce and support agile adoption in your organisation.
- Move your organisation toward business agility, enabling it to respond quickly to market demands.
- Increase the likelihood of successful Agile implementation, enhancing overall project success.
Adopting Agile Could Help You To
- Empower and transform teams into high performing teams by fostering autonomy and collaboration.
- Improve time to market by delivering value incrementally through iterative development.
- Enhance product and service quality by integrating continuous feedback and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong focus on the customer, ensuring that business goals are met and client satisfaction remains high.
- Adapt easily to changing customer needs and market conditions, a hallmark of the agile environment.
- Foster better team engagement and productivity by promoting transparency and shared ownership.
- Help teams discover innovative ways of building products using agile frameworks and agile methodologies.
- Manage shifting priorities effectively, ensuring that the most valuable work is prioritised.
- Increase project visibility through tools like backlog refinement and scrum artifacts, enabling better decision-making.
Recommended Attendees
- Executives and leaders who drive strategic decisions.
- Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs looking to champion Agile transformation.
- Members of development teams, including software, product, and digital teams.
- Professionals in development, QA, and infrastructure management.
- Program and project managers seeking to enhance their Agile expertise.
- Product managers and product owners responsible for delivering business value.
- Portfolio managers, PMO staff, and process leads overseeing multiple projects.
- Enterprise, system, and solution architects who design Agile-friendly systems.
About Our Agile Training
Certification
None.
Class Size
Minimum 12; Maximum 24
Duration
1 Day (2 x 3.5 hours if online).
Pre-Requisites
No Agile experience required.
Standard Cost
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Delivery
In person and online learning experience options to suit your needs.
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Start your Agile journey today and embrace the agile mindset that drives innovation and continuous success. McKenna Agile Consultants is committed to supporting your journey toward Agile mastery.