INTRODUCTION FOR ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES ESSENTIALS COURSE
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, agility is no longer exclusive to software teams—it’s a mindset critical across all functions and industries. This one-day Agile Fundamentals training introduces participants to the roots of agility, tracing its evolution from the industrial revolutions to the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001.
Participants will explore how Agile has moved beyond its software origins to influence a wide range of sectors through frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and others. The session emphasizes the importance of mindset, values, and principles over just tools and processes. It also provides guidance on practical next steps, such as pursuing certifications, stepping into Agile leadership roles, promoting business agility, and building sustainable internal capabilities through Communities of Practice, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and cross-functional collaboration.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- DESCRIBE the evolution of Agile thinking in the context of industrial and digital transformation
- EXPLAIN the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto and their practical relevance
- DIFFERENTIATE between Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban, and identify appropriate use cases
- ANALYZE real-world scenarios to determine Agile-aligned vs. traditional behaviors
- DEVELOP a personal or team-level action plan to begin applying Agile practices and mindset
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Team Leads and Managers exploring how Agile can improve delivery and collaboration
- Functional Staff (e.g., marketing, HR, operations) interested in applying Agile beyond software
- Project Managers and Coordinators transitioning from traditional to adaptive delivery models
- New Scrum Team Members (developers, testers, product owners) needing foundational Agile knowledge
- Change Agents or Internal Coaches supporting Agile adoption within their teams or departments
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Instructor-led training
Our program focuses on practical, hands-on learning, allowing participants to gain real-world experience.
The interactive design encourages learning by doing, through real scenarios and strategy exploration in a supportive environment.
By the end, participants will not only gain new knowledge but also develop the confidence to apply it effectively in their daily roles.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Why Agility Matters?
Introduces the history of work through the lens of industrial revolutions and explains why agility is essential in today’s complex world. Participants relate these insights to their current workplace challenges.
Module 2: Background of Agile Manifesto
Explores the Agile Manifesto’s values and principles, helping participants reflect on its relevance and the mindset shift required for agile thinking.
Module 3: Beyond Software – Business Agility in Action
Demonstrates how Agile practices are applied across non-tech functions. Participants engage with use cases and identify enablers of successful Agile transformation.
Module 4: Scrum & Common Agile Techniques
Covers core Agile frameworks with an emphasis on Scrum. Participants engage in hands-on simulations to internalize team roles, events, and flow.
Module 5: The Mindset Shift & Why Agile Transformations Fail
Focuses on the difference between doing Agile and being Agile. Interactive scenarios challenge participants to make values-based decisions. It will cover on main reasons companies fail to get the full value of an agile project.
Module 6: What’s Next
Wraps up with future pathways, including certification, leadership development, and internal capability building. Participants commit to next steps through action planning.
