INTRODUCTION AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Agile project management is an iterative and flexible approach to managing projects, primarily used in software development but applicable to various industries. It emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. Here’s an overview of Agile project management:
Iterative Approach: Agile projects are broken down into small, manageable iterations or increments, allowing for feedback & adaptation.
Customer Collaboration: Agile emphasizes close collaboration with customers or stakeholders throughout the project.
Adaptability: Agile embraces change and responds to it quickly, allowing for flexibility in requirements and scope throughout the project lifecycle.
Prioritization: Agile prioritizes delivering the most valuable features early and often, based on customer feedback and business goals.
Continuous Improvement: Agile encourages continuous reflection and improvement through regular retrospectives to allow adaptations
Key Frameworks: Popular Agile frameworks include Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP), each offering its own set of practices.
Target Competencies
- Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile frameworks
- Stakeholder Management: Effective stakeholder communication
- Team Leadership: Strong leadership skills to facilitate collaboration
- Adaptability: Capacity to embrace change and adapt quickly
- Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Identifying and resolving
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Customer Focus: Dedication to meeting customer needs
Personal Impacts:
- Improved Project Management Skills
- Increased Productivity
- Better Collaboration
- Ability to Adapt to Change
- Customer Satisfaction
- Recognition and Leadership Opportunities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the 2 days program, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between Traditional Waterfall method vs AGILE
- Comprehend AGILE project delivery methods
- Practice Scrum concepts in Project Management
- Define what is a Sprint & requirements for a successful sprint
- Perform Project Execution & Tracking using AGILE methodologies
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:
- (40%) Techniques & methods from hands on industrial experiences
- (30%) Summary of effective solutions driven by case studies
- (30%) Activities & Team Engagement
- Interactive Lectures
- Group Activities
- Discussion & Presentations
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1:
- Ice Breaking
- Program Introduction
- Module 1 – Project Management – A Reality Check
- Overview of the traditional Waterfall model
- What is different in AGILE methodology
- Understanding AGILE development
- Understanding AGILE project delivery
- Activity 1 – Let’s do it the AGILE way
- Module 2 – Key concepts of AGILE Project Management
- What is a SCRUM framework
- Requirements of SCRUM
- Understanding a Sprint and why it’s required
- Iteration for Change & Adapt
- Activity 2 – Simplify your project
- Recap of learnings for Day 1 & Brief introduction of Day 2
Day 2:
- Program Introduction for Day 2
- Module 3 – LEAN Methodology in Project Management
- Overview of LEAN 🡪5 Principles, VSM & 8 Types of Wastages
- Implementing LEAN techniques & it’s usefulness
- How customers benefit from LEAN
- Application of LEAN in AGILE Project Management
- Activity 3 – LEAN & AGILE 🡪 Understand where you stand
- Module 4 – AGILE Adaption
- AGILE Project’s requirement Management
- Estimation & Project Planning
- Sprint Planning 🡪 Velocity, Burnup & Burndown Chart
- Sprint Retrospective & Its Importance
- Activity 4 – Breakdown your own project
- Recap of Day 2 & Summary of overall learnings
- Valuable references & Methodology for referral
- Q&A + Evaluation
