| Course Code: |
MQ 623 |
| Course Abstract: |
As Agile practices move into the mainstream, more and more teams are attempting to run before they walk. Managers wonder, do my teams really know what is needed to be successful? The Agile Essentials course will give managers and teams the knowledge, and some experience through practice, of how Agile teams should operate to achieve the success that is so widely advertised. This course will get teams started with a solid foundation and is meant to be a beginning, not an end, of their Agile training and maturity. |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for teams who are looking for a common understanding of Agile principles and practices. This will include newly formed Agile teams as well as experienced Agile teams who seem to be operating with a wide array of expectations. |
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Obtain a common understanding of Agile Principles and why they are important; specifically, how adhering to the Agile principles will help teams achieve the desired benefits > Know the importance of transforming from individual goals and expectations to a team approach > Transition to a customer oriented, rather than technology oriented, approach to product delivery > Appreciate the best practices from a variety of Agile methodologies and how they can be incorporated together to establish the best processes for your team and organization > Learn what other teams have done to achieve Agile success > Build a consistent cadence for your team throughout product development and delivery > Learn the context for the best practices identified, and know when they should be utilized for best results |
| Course Topics: |
Agile Overview Why Agile? Agile Methods Agile Benefits Agile Teams
Agile Process Framework Vision Roadmap Release Iteration/Sprint Daily Communication Transparency Main Path Team Level Beyond the Team
Agile Approach What to Watch for - Barriers to Success Best Practices Tools |
| Prerequisites: |
Desire to establish a common foundation for a team. |