Duration

2 days

Overview

Participants learn Agile and Scrum framework - the roles, artifacts, events and values. In addition, you will be introduced to the key components of Scaled Agile development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute iteration planning. You will also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business values!

Background

Learning Objectives

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. It is applicable not only in software, but other domains as well. This course will help participants understand how to use Scrum to help their organizations create the highest business value in the shortest time!

By the end of the course, participants are able to articulate the following:

What is Agile and how does it come about?
Traditional “Waterfall” vs. Agile development approaches
Where is the Agile approach applicable?
What is Scrum, and where does it come from?
Details of the Scrum framework – the roles, artifacts, events and values – what they are, why they exist, how to apply them
Facilitate Iteration Planning and effective Iteration Execution
Agile practices such as Agile estimation, planning poker and user stories.
Scrum in a SAFe Enterprise
Perform the role of the Scrum Master in SAFe
Support effective Program Increment execution
Build high performing Agilr teams!

Outline of Program

The Agile Approach in Software/ IT and other development projects
Scrum framework, elements of Scrum, Scrum overview, Scrum principles, and characteristics of a Scrum team.
The Scrum Roles – The product owner, development team and Scrum Master roles, self-organization.
The Scrum Artefacts – Working with requirements, potentially shippable product increment, definition of done, product backlog, sprint backlog, product backlog refinement, creating the initial product backlog, estimation, planning poker, velocity and release planning, progress tracking.
The Scrum Events – Sprint, sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint review, sprint retrospective.
Scrum Simulation – hand-on case studies
Scrum in a SAFe Enterprise
Perform the role of the Scrum Master in SAFe
Support effective Program Increment execution
Build high performing Agile teams!

Methodology

The course structure is based on Agile Manifesto, Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework SAFe®. Participants will learn about Agile, Scrum and SAFe concepts through a mix of lectures, individual /group exercises, case studies and quiz!

Target Audience

Agile project practitioners, product owners, ScrumMasters, product development team (architects, designers, coders, testers) and management personnel (product managers, engineering managers, test managers, quality managers, directors, vice presidents etc.). Anybody who wants to learn and apply Scrum to complex development projects large or small.

Pre-Requisite

None required.

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.