Objectives
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
Describe Agile and Agile Architecture
Define Agile roles and responsibilities
Work effectively and productively on Agile projects
Topics
Introduction to Modern Architecture
Introduction to Real Agile
Agile Teamwork
How to Do Agile Well
Audience
This course is designed for those working with Agile seeking to level set the understanding of Agile and Agile architecture to build teams up for success
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the Agile manifesto and principles is beneficial
Duration
One day
Outline for Getting Started with Agile Architecture Training
Chapter 1. Practical Architecture
Definition
What is Architecture?
Architecture Programs
Architecture Roles
Mission of Architecture
Architecture Techniques
Architecture Reference Models
Architecture Maturity Models
Architecture Visions and Context Models
Architecture Roadmaps
Architecture Realities
To Model or Not to Model
Project Driven Architecture Limitations
Responsive Architecture
Activity
Who Is the Architect?
Who Is the Architect? – Results
Practical Architecture – Summary
Chapter 2. Today’s Agile
Definition
What is Agile?
The Agile Movement
The World of Agile
Agile Vision
Agile Manifesto
The Scope of Agile
Working with Agile
Agile Criteria
Agile Benefits
Agile Principles
Agile Policies
Activity
Define Agile Principles and Policies
Define Agile Principles and Policies – Results
Today’s Agile – Summary
Chapter 3. Agile Teams
Agile Team Members
Agile Methodologies
Agile Team Roles
Agile Team Composition Strategies
Agile Processes
People Do the Work
Time and Money
Is It Helping?
Where Is Everyone?
Agile Leadership
Shared Decisions
Soliciting Feedback
Iterative Improvements
Tracking and Monitoring
Celebrate the Good
Learn from the Bad
Activity
Team Building
Team Building – Results
Agile Teams – Summary
Chapter 4. Agile Governance
Governance Styles
Policing vs. Supporting
Reactive vs. Proactive
Agile Governance
Event Driven
Long Runways
Health Checks
Goal Oriented
Techniques for Agile Governance
Product Gateway Management
Identifying the Shareable and Reusable
Creativity Boundaries
Project Coordination
Grooming the Backlog
Team Participation
Activity
The 5 Ws and How
The 5 Ws and How – Results
Agile Governance ~ Summary