Day 1:
Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
Introduction to Agile principles, values, and the Agile Manifesto.
Key differences between Agile and traditional project management.
Overview of popular Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Building an Agile mindset: Embracing adaptability and customer focus.
Day 2:
Planning and Initiating Agile Projects
Techniques for developing a project vision and roadmap.
Defining roles and responsibilities in Agile teams (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team Members).
Creating a product backlog and prioritizing requirements.
Estimation techniques: Story points, T-shirt sizing, and planning poker.
Day 3:
Agile Execution and Delivery
Managing sprints: Sprint planning, execution, and reviews.
Effective daily stand-up meetings: Tips and common challenges.
Agile metrics: Tracking progress with burndown charts and velocity.
Handling changes and re-prioritization during the project lifecycle.
Day 4:
Leadership and Collaboration in Agile Environments
Agile leadership skills: Facilitating team performance and empowerment.
Enhancing communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Resolving conflicts and building trust within Agile teams.
Engaging stakeholders and ensuring their alignment with project goals.
Day 5:
Continuous Improvement and Scaling Agile
Conducting effective retrospectives for continuous improvement.
Agile tools and software: Jira, Trello, and other project management platforms.
Scaling Agile for large organizations: SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus frameworks.
Developing an action plan for implementing Agile in your organization.