AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE

OBJECTIVE

• Learn how to encapsulate Agile Project Management methodology and principles in their respective organizational environments
• It will also encourage insight into the primary strategic objectives of the organization and how these impact on attainment of value adding products and software
• Discover how to assimilate prerequisites pertaining to the implementation of Agile project management principles into a contextual framework of localized objectives
• Learn and practice how to consistently and constructively deliver on all your organization’s relevant primary objectives pertaining to the course content
• Recognise how to spot and avoid common errors when reviewing existing project management methodologies
• Acquire an understanding of the principles, procedure and protocol pertaining to the implementation of Agile Project Management methodology including its potential and impact
• Display knowledge and understanding of the main sources of project management methodology and how it is used to streamline organizational efficiency and simultaneously optimize value extraction
• Identify and critically evaluate the main weaknesses of procedure and protocol pertaining to current project management methodology in your organization
• Understand the roles, functions and responsibilities of various actors, organizations, and institutions in the Agile Project Management genre

Content

INTRODUCTION TO AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• History
• Approach
• Principles
• Philosophy
• Values
• The pillars of SCRUM and SCRUM values
• Link between Project Management and Strategic Planning
• Understanding the nexus between Agile, Budgeting & Strategic Planning
• Principles of Agile Project Management

FLEXIBILITY WITH AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Project Oversight
• Project Integration
• Organization wide lateral perspective
• Influencing
• Agile Management
• Potential
• Context
• The intercept between Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning & Budget (Case Study)

AGILE: INTEGRAL COMPONENTS

• SCRUM Events
• SCRUM event setup
• Analytical Capability
• Scenario Planning
• Extrapolation using Statistical juxtaposition
• Agile Business: Monitoring & Evaluation
• Agile Risk Projection & Planning

AGILE: OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Using Agile in the real world
• Application of Agile Project Management Principles
• Project Initiation
• Risk Prediction & Contingency Planning
• Process
• Evaluation
• Timeline
• Budget

 AGILE PROJECT EXECUTION

• Realizing and Harnessing Resources
• Resource Deployment
• Exploring Partnerships
• Developing Networking
• Agile and susceptibility to change
• Distinguishing Agile from Waterfall
• Assignment: Using Agile Project Management to predict & prepare for change: Pros & Cons
• Case Study: Contextualizing and adapting Agile Project Management: A systemic approach

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROLLOUT

• The four values of the Agile Manifesto
• 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto
• Adopting an Agile mindset
• Initiation
• Applying Agile in a VUCA Environment
• Blending Project Management Approaches
• Case Study: Resource Co-ordination and Deployment using Agile (An Integrated Approach)

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION

• The Spotify Model
• Assignment: Critical Analysis: Kanban, XP & Lean
• Change Assimilation & Integration using Agile
• Integrating Situation Specific Requirements
• Case Study Construction: Mapping Reality
• Implementation & Rollout Readiness Questionnaire
• The DSDM Agile Project Management Framework