OVERVIEW
Grasp the concepts, principles and methods of Agile Scrum development and become empowered to execute on your plans for incorporating Agile practices and techniques into your organization. This workshop will give you the foundation of knowledge and experience you need to begin. It is a starting point for you to acquire the techniques, skills and tools that enable you to build Agile discipline.
In addition to defining Agile Scrum principles, we will cover the advantages and disadvantages of Agile development.
Get first-hand experience by organizing and participating in an Agile Scrum team. Put the concepts you learn to practice instantly in the classroom project. Understand and learn how to take advantage of the opportunities for Agile.
Finally gain an understanding and practice the collaboration and communication needed between customer and developers for Agile to succeed.
BENEFITS
This information packed course will expose you to an array of ideas, techniques, tools and practices that you can incorporate immediately — all offered to help you successfully integrate Agile development techniques into your SDLC.
Appreciate the history of Agile Scrum and how the collection of principles and practices came together to enable customer success
Draw best practices from the various methodologies that will contribute to your team success
Talk the talk: learning the Agile Scrum terminology, roles and forums with their context
Walk through the processes that support Agile principles to enable the delivery of great products
Begin to map the transition of your existing team or enterprise-level processes, artifacts and forums to
Agile
Discover the power of Agile teams through communication, collaboration and cadence
Uncover the pitfalls that teams will encounter in an Agile Scrum transition and understand how to overcome those challenges
Lay the foundation upon which you can build a learning team and organization
Course Outline :: AGILE & SCRUM FUNDAMENTALS::
Who Should Attend
Project & Program Managers
Business Managers
IT Manager/Directors
Software Engineers
Product Managers
Project Management Related Professionals
COURSE OUTINE
DAY 1
All About Agile - Scrum
In this section we will explore the motivating factors for teams adopting Agile - Scrum practices. Further we will examine the various Agile methods and the principles and practices they embrace. Agile success with real-world examples across many industries will be shared to highlight the benefits that Agile- Scrum can bring to teams.
Finally, we will explore the power behind Agile teams and how they differ from traditional project teams.
History of Agile - Scrum
About Agile - Scrum
Agile Project Management
Difference between Agile and Waterfall Methods
Agile and Lean Values and Principles
Agile Scrum Methodologies
Agile Scrum Concepts
What Agile is Not or Hasn't
When to Use Agile and When Not
Agile Life Cycle
Group Activities – Brainstorming & Mind Mapping
Team Challenge Activity
Agile & Scrum – Manifestoes & Principles (Solution for Challenges)
Role Play: Interaction between Scrum Master, Product Owner and Scrum Development Team
Course Outline :: AGILE & SCRUM FUNDAMENTALS::
DAY 2
Agile Scrum Basics & Practices
In this section we will establish a foundation of the basic roles, artifacts and forums utilized by Agile teams. Agile terminology will be reviewed and we will review the complete “process” or framework which Agile teams utilize to achieve success. For many teams, Agile merely means having Daily Stand-up Meetings and conducting a Retrospective every two weeks but this is far from truly being Agile.
Agile Manifesto
Agile Practices
Agile Scrum Principles
Understanding Agile Roles and Responsibilities
Agile Scrum Planning
Daily Stand Up Meeting
Creating User Stories
Story Gathering Workshop
Estimating Work for Agile Project
Structuring Agile Plan
Developing Agile Plan
Burn-Down & Burn-Up Charts
Group Activities – Development of Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills & Problem-Solving Skills
Crafting of User Stories & Job Stories (Aligned with Industry Practices)
Performing Story Point Estimation
Building of Velocity Chart (Burn Down & Burn Up)
DAY 3
Becoming Agile
In this section, we will review the information you need to know to begin your journey to “Becoming Agile.” Many organizations/teams try to implement Agile without knowing the roadblocks they will face and what it takes to become an Agile team.
About Agile Scrum Velocity
Course Outline :: AGILE & SCRUM FUNDAMENTALS::
Calculating Agile Scrum Velocity
Agile Scrum Wall Charts
About Product Backlogs
Prioritizing Product Backlogs
Product Iteration
Product Release
About Sprint
Sprint Backlogs
Sprint Requirement
Sprint Planning
Sprint Review Meeting
Agile Collaborative Workspace
About Agile Retrospective
Inspect & Adapt Retrospective
Leading Agile Retrospective
Releases & Project Retrospective
Group Activities – Case Study (Based on Industry Practices)
Collaboration of Scrum of Scrum Practices in Organizations
Scrum for Large Projects
Scrum Application at Enterprise Level
Note
All sessions contain group activities and case studies to strengthen the understanding of Agile Scrum Methodology and readiness to be applied at respective individual’s organization.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.