Duration
4 days
Overview
In the past ten years, the Waterfall project management approach was considered too restrictive and not able to handle rapid market changes. Everybody thought the Agile method with its lean approach would solve all the waterfall problems. After all, the majority of the projects would cost more and finish later than planned. “Hybrid project management” refers to methods that combine planning strategies from the traditional Waterfall project management environment with the Agile methodology’s flexible approach.
The Agile-Hybrid Project Management Methodology works to deliver workable business solutions, in a fraction of the time that other project management approaches can deliver. Time to market with robust and workable operational solutions is the essence of today’s organizations. Whether you are from a small, or large sized business, private or public sector, then the Agile-Hybrid Project Management way is for you. This course will bring you the best of both worlds - the flexibility of Agile without losing discipline and control. It provides participants with an understanding of how the Agile-Hybrid Project Management approach can guide the planning, management and control of successful projects.
Benefits
- Adapt the new Agile-Hybrid mindset and transform your way of working
- Understand commonly used Agile-Hybrid project management terms and learn the Hybrid project management processes
- Learn the 8 Principles of Agile and Understand the philosophy, approach and principles of Agile-Hybrid Project Management
- Understand benefits and risks of Agile Development
- Learn the differences between the project management approaches
- Set up appropriate Agile project teams
- Plan and run facilitated Agile workshops
- Elicit, analyze, prioritize and manage project requirements
- Create a timeboxed plan for a project
- Use skills to set up and manage an Agile projects
Who Should Attend
Knowledge of the (Agile Hybrid Training) is crucial to anyone who takes part in IT or Transformation projects, as it helps them form a better understanding of their role and its importance in the successful delivery of the entire project. This course is designed for:
Project Managers, Team Leaders, Business Analysts, Agile Team Members, Project Board and Project Steering Representatives, Project Management Office Personnel, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers, Software Developers and Testers, Product managers, Project Sponsors
Change Managers, Transformation Managers, IT Professionals
COURSE OUTINE
Module 1 - Introduction to Agile Hybrid Project Management
- Project Management Terminologies & Definitions
- Project Management Triple Constraint
- Project Vs Operations
- Programs and Portfolio Management
- Organization structure in Project Management
- Elements affecting the way we manage projects
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45am-12:30pm
Module 2 – Agile Hybrid Project Management Phase Gates, Cycles and Groups
- How to create a Phase Gate
- Phases, Gates, Gate Decision
- Project Life Cycle Development and Approaches
- Predictive, Iterative, Incremental, Adaptive (Agile), & Hybrid Approaches
- Project Management Process Groups
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
Module 3 - Agile Hybrid Project Management Approach and Philosophy
- Agile Mindset
- Agile Manifesto
- Being Agile vs Doing Agile
- The 12 Agile Principles
- Agile vs traditional Project Management
- Agile – Waterfall Hybrid
- Agile methodologies and frameworks
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Module 4 – Agile Hybrid Project Management Team
- List of team members in Agile
- Project Organization Chart
- Definition of roles and responsibilities
- How to create a Project Resource Assignment Matrix
- Project Resource Calendars & Resource Histogram
- Virtual teams VS Co-location
- Team charter & the Ground Rules
- Stages of Team Development
DAY 2
9:00am-10:30am
Module 5 - Scrum Framework
- Sprint process
- Scrum team
- Scrum ceremonies
- Scrum artifacts
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45am-12:30pm
Module 6 - Agile Project Definitions and Project Charter
- How to Create a Business Case
- Project Benefit Management Document
- How to create a Project Charter
- Project Vision (Scrum)
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
Module 7 - Stakeholders Management in Agile
- Stakeholders’ Identification
- Stakeholders’ Matrix and Stakeholder Register Creation
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon break
3:45pm-5:00pm
- Stakeholders’ analysis and level of engagement
- Creating stakeholders’ Engagement Plan and Strategies
DAY 3
9:00am-10:30am
Module 8 - Agile Hybrid Project Management Planning - Define Project Scope
- How to collect Project Requirements
- User Story and Epic
- Requirements prioritization
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Defining the Ready
- The Product Backlog (PB) & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Backlog refinement
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45am-12:30pm
Module 9 - Agile Hybrid Project Management Scheduling and Product Road Map
- How to estimate the duration
- Sprint planning
- How to create a network diagram and Gant chart
- Story point estimate
- T-shirt sizing
- Planning Poker
- Scheduling
- Sprint Velocity
- Product Roadmap
- Release Planning
- Kanban Board
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
Module 10 - Agile Hybrid Project Management Budget Estimate
- Element of estimation
- Type of Project Costs
- Project cost aggregation
- Contingency Reserve Vs Management Reserve
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Module 11 - Agile Hybrid Project Management Communication Plan
- Project Communication analysis
- Communication methods
- How to create a Communication Matrix
DAY 4
9:00am-10:30am
Module 12 - Agile Hybrid Project Management on Risk
- Risk Tolerance and Thresholds
- How to identify Risks on the Project
- Probability and Impact Matrix
- How to create a Risk Register
- How to assess the Risks
- How to develop Risk Response plan
- Implement Risk Response plans
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45am-12:30pm
Module 13 - Agile Hybrid Project Management on Development, Execution and Control
- Daily stand-up meeting
- How to control the Project Scope
- Timeboxing
- Calculate the progress percentage
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
- How to calculate the Schedule Performance Index and the Cost
- Performance Index (CPI & SPI)
- How to create a project performance / Status report
- Burndown and Burnup Charts
- 4 Key Scrum Ceremonies
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Module 14 - Agile Hybrid Project Management on Project Closure
- Final Project Report
- How to document the lessons learned
- Project historical information gathering
NoteAll sessions contain group activities and case studies to strengthen the understanding of Agile Hybrid Project Management Methodology and readiness to be applied at respective individual’s organization.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.