TP2899 Agile for Project and Program Managers Training
This course aims to help new and seasoned program and project managers who are transitioning to a ScrumMaster, Agile Coach or Agile Program Manager/Release Manager role learn how to successfully apply Agile methods to their projects and programs.Participants will learn the full Agile Development Lifecycle, how to lead teams through Agile planning sessions, and understand techniques and practices to successfully execute on project and program [..]
Objectives
- What is Agile and Why?
- Agile Values and Principles
- The Agile Lifecycle
- Agile Teams
- Agile Leadership
- Facilitation Techniques
- Progressive Elaboration
- Building the Product Backlog
- Coordination and Integration
- Tracking and Reporting
Audience
- Project & Program Managers
- Agile Project Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Business Analysts
- Managers, Stakeholders
Duration
Two days
Outline for Agile for Project and Program Managers Training
Chapter 1. What is Agile
- History
- The Agile values
- Survey of different methods
Chapter 2. Agile – The Big Picture
- Product Roadmaps
- Release Plans
Chapter 3. Attributes of Agile Teams
- Team Structures and Roles
- Project Manager vs. Scrum Master vs. Agile Coach
- Comparing Agile Roles to Traditional Roles
Chapter 4. Agile Leadership
- Command and Control vs Servant Leadership
- The Role of Management
- Promoting Self Organization
- Mentoring and Coaching
Chapter 5. Facilitation Techniques
- The Importance of Facilitation
- Successful facilitations skills
- Defining Objections\Outcomes
- Planning
- Tracking accountability (WWWF)
- Staying on topic
Chapter 6. Progressive Elaboration
- Portfolio
- Release
- Iteration
- Daily
Chapter 7. Planning: Building the Team’s Product Backlogs & Roadmaps
- User Journeys
- MVP
- Observation
- Additional Facilitation Techniques
Chapter 8. Multi-Team Integration
- Scrum of Scrums
- Does & Don’ts
- Listening for Impediments
- Techniques
Chapter 9. Tracking and Reporting
- About setting expectations
- The Role of Leadership
- Supporting Agile Values and Principles
- Burn-up report
- Burn-down report
Chapter 10. Continuous Improvement
- Who, What, When, Why
- Retrospectives
- Process Improvement Backlog