Agile Project Fundamentals™

Who is it for?

This introduction is suitable for anyone who is delivering a project, including:

• Project Managers experienced in ‘traditional’ methods, wanting to learn more about Agile projects or combine it with traditional methodologies like Waterfall.
• Those who are new to project management wishing to learn more about Agile projects.
• Project team members who are already working in an Agile way, but who want to add more formality to their working methods.
• Those who want to get a better understanding of what Agile involves.

What’s it all about?

Agile is an alternative or addition to traditional project management methodologies as it is iterative, designed to guarantee the on-time delivery of an acceptable product to the customer.

This workshop teaches the secrets of how to keep this promise time after time, helping build personal and organisational credibility and success. You will be able to:

• Clearly articulate the benefits of working in an Agile way.
• Properly engage project stakeholders with the Agile approach.
• Understand and apply the principles of Agile project management.
• Design a project team that supports Agile.
• Configure a typical Agile project management lifecycle to meet customer needs.
• Understand and utilise key Agile techniques (e.g. prioritisation, time-boxing, iterative development).

The workshop provides a useful ‘learning roadmap’ for anyone considering a professional qualification or looking for in-depth knowledge of key topics.

What will you get out of it?

The workshop focuses on the practical steps needed to run, or play a part in, an Agile project. It provides you with the principles, tools and techniques that can be used in the workplace to ensure you deliver maximum project value, on time to budget, every time. You will be able to:

• Adapt - Changing customer needs are accommodated easily.
• Focus - Maximising value for all stakeholders.
• Be in control - Giving confidence to the wider organisation.
• Deliver - Maintaining project momentum and allowing benefits to be realised early.

What will your organisation get out of it?

Agile project managers are able to deliver maximum project value, on time to budget, every time. Agile projects:

• Capitalise on flexibility to reduce risk – Its iterative nature means testing and feedback happens throughout the project, rather than on completion. This means changing expectations, product needs or the need to cancel can be actioned sooner.
• Provide return on investment and a high-quality product – Development starts sooner than with traditional methods, with the opportunity of a ready-to-market product after a few iterations.
• Increase visibility and transparency – Stakeholders are involved throughout with multiple iteration sign-offs and launches.

Indigo has a range of skill specific workshops and masterclasses that can develop Agile project managing adoption and implementation. Please contact us for more information.

Typical workshop content:

• Understanding Agile: Applying Agile principles and success factors.
• Choosing methodologies: Comparing Agile with traditional waterfall methods.
• The Agile team: The typical Agile project team structure (roles, responsibilities and human behaviours) and exploring the role of the Project Manager.
• Agile tools and techniques: You will practice key Agile tools and techniques (e.g. prioritisation, time-boxing, iterative development).