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 them with traditional methodologies like Waterfall.
• Those who are new to project management and wish 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 and 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 an Agile approach.
• 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 offers a valuable 'learning roadmap' for individuals considering a professional qualification or seeking in-depth knowledge of key topics.

What will you get out of it?

The workshop focuses on the practical steps required to run or participate 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 consistently deliver maximum project value on time and within budget. Agile projects:

• Capitalise on flexibility to reduce risk – Its iterative nature means that testing and feedback occur throughout the project rather than at completion. This means that changing expectations, product needs, or the need to cancel can be addressed sooner.
• Provide a 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 offers a range of skill-specific workshops and masterclasses designed to develop Agile project management 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).