This is a 1-day course for both business and IT executives that are either taking over agile teams or beginning the transition to using an agile framework for project delivery. The primary focus of the training is on the role that executives and management fill in agile project delivery. This training also provides an overview of the origins of agile and highlights the major agile practices. The course is about 50% lecture & 50% discussion.

Objectives

Review the high level concepts and principles of agile, lean and Scrum.

Understand the role of executives and managers leading teams on agile projects.

Learn the keys to success.

Detailed Outline

1. Agile Overview
   • The Agile potential
   • Agile Overview
   • The Agile Manifesto
   • Agile is Not Enough
2. Scrum Overview
   • Roles and Responsibilities
   • How Scrum Works
   • Artifacts & Metrics
3. Lean Overview
   • Lean Thinking Introduction
   • Seven Principles of Lean Software Development
   • Seven Wastes
   • Key Techniques from Lean
   • Applying Agile in Your Context
   • Scaled Agile Framework