Agile Project Management
The Agile method of project management has gained widespread popularity since expanding beyond its origins in software development in the early 2000s. The approach is highly adaptable, and as such it excels as a methodology where project briefs are loose and subject to frequent change or where there are significant unknowns at the outset. Outside of software development, Agile is often applied to:
New product development, where the flexibility in planning allows the product to evolve based on real-world feedback
Marketing and creative projects, where changes in strategy or creative direction arise based on performance metrics or feedback
Research and Development, where it enables teams to make step-by-step progress and adapt to new information or changes in the project’s direction
As well as its adaptability, Agile has other important cultural benefits that arise from the team engagement and collaboration that is bult into its methodology and philosophy.
Our two-day workshop presents the cores methodologies and tools of Agile using a project example that teams execute to apply the tools in a real project environment, empowering them to take Agile directly back to their workplace.
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Rigidity of Scope
Traditional project management often struggles with flexibility, adhering strictly to initial plans and scopes. Agile management addresses this by welcoming changes to the project scope at any stage, allowing teams to adapt to new information and evolving client needs, which can lead to more successful and relevant outcomes.
Slow Response to Change
Agile project management promotes rapid iterations and frequent reassessments, enabling teams to respond quickly to changes and challenges, unlike traditional methods that may take longer to pivot due to hierarchical decision-making processes.
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
Traditional methods might limit stakeholder involvement primarily to initial requirements gathering and final delivery. Agile encourages continuous interaction with stakeholders throughout the project, ensuring that the final product more closely aligns with the customer’s desires and expectations, thereby increasing satisfaction and reducing the need for later adjustments.
Workshop Agenda
Below is our generic agenda which forms an engaging and proven workshop, however, we can tailor our content to suit your sector and specific needs. this is typically facilitated as a two-day training course. It includes a core exercise conducted over the two day duration, where participants execute a project using the methods and principles of Agile. This aspect of the program draws very positive feedback and the participants highly value the exercise as a mechanism for them understanding how to translate Agile into their real world environment
Module 1: Agile Overview & Fundamentals
What is Agile Project Management
Origins of Agile
The Agile Manifesto
Where Agile Excels
Module 2: Agile Project Planning
The Project Triangle & Timeboxing
Prioritisation using MoSCoW
Themes, Epics and Stories
Launching an Epic (Project Initiation)
Project on a Page
Epic Cards & Epic Slicing
User Stories and Story Cards
The Product Owner and The Product Backlog
Estimation (Scrum Poker)
Module 3: Agile Project Execution
The Scrum Method
Scrum Methodology & Roles
Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review & Sprint Retrospective
The Kanban Method
Agile Project Oversight
Burndown Charts
Velocity Charts
Project Closure
Key Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course, participants will understand:
The origins, principles and core concepts of Agile
How timeboxing serves to ensure that deliverables are completed on time, with scope being reduced where project risk is realised
How to prioritise using MoSCoW
The concepts of Themes, Epics and Stories
How to document an Epic on and Epic Card
How to document User Stories on Story Cards
Estimation using the Scrum Poker Methodology
The various roles that exist within Agile: Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development team
How to execute an Agile Project using the Scrum Methodology and the Kanban Methodology
How to measure progress during an Agile project using Velocity
How to close an Agile Project
Why our clients love our training:
high quality training workshops designed to be practical, with learning that can be directly applied within the workplace
workshops can be tailored to your sector and specific requirements
facilitated by industry experts
quality course materials; printed in colour on high gsm paper
Kallista Consulting’s network of highly experienced industry professionals develops all of our workshops. They are experienced facilitators with engaging styles who easily command credibility with their audiences.
By incorporating engaging exercise across the duration of each workshop, participants are able to practice the techniques, enabling them to translate the training directly into their workplace to deliver practical outcomes. The materials provided to each participant are comprehensive guides in themselves and include opportunities for participants to record notes and action plans.
Every course can be delivered on-site, remotely via teleconference or through online training platforms and can be customised to provide context within your specific industry and tailored to your desired learning outcomes.
What People Are Saying
“I love the flexibility in the approach that Kallista Consulting takes to tailor a program to meet our specific business challenges. In addition, the energy and personal commitment the team takes to deliver the best-in-class learning experience”
Bobby Pavlickovski
Director Operations | Thales Australia
“Having worked with Kallista Consulting for more than 10-years now, Entegra have found Chris an excellent resource to align with for implementing process performance, systems & structure, driving a culture of continuous improvement and developing emerging leaders amongst our organisation.”
Laurie McCalman
Managing Director | Entegra Signature Structures
Who we work with
Manufacturing
Government
Police & Defence
IT & Software
Education
Logistics
& FMCG
Utilities
& Recycling
Project Management
“We were introduced to Chris by a trusted colleague. Chris is a highly knowledgeable consultant who was able to execute needed change in our business at a challenging time. Besides Chris’s knowledge and experience, his greatest attribute was his ability to engage with our team at all levels. He took the time to connect with every member of our team. It was this understanding that built a trust in our team that was the driver for success. I can not recommend Chris highly enough!”
Catherine Hargreaves
General Manager | Hargreaves Joinery
Want to learn more or discuss the course?
We can tailor our workshops to suit your requirements, so if you want the best possible training for your team, why not simply book a time to talk directly with our Customer Service Professional to talk about your specific training needs.
For a detailed overview and agenda of this workshop, download the Customer Service Training Brochure
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