Project Management with Agile and Scrum

Day 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management and Agile Methodologies

• Traditional project management vs. Agile approaches.
• Core Agile principles and values.
• Overview of Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean.

Module 2: Scrum Fundamentals

• History and evolution of Scrum.
• Principles and pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, adaptation.
• Scrum roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team.

Module 3: Scrum Product Lifecycle

• Definition and importance of the Product Backlog.
• Sprint planning: setting goals and selecting tasks.
• Sprint overview: Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective.

Module 4: Agile Tools and Techniques

• Tools supporting Scrum and Agile (JIRA, Trello, others).
• Introduction to Kanban and its use in managing workflow.
• Key Agile metrics: Velocity, Burndown Chart, Burnup Chart.

Day 2: Practical Application of Agile and Scrum

Module 5: Building and Managing a Scrum Team

• How to build effective project teams
• The role of the Scrum Master: leading, removing impediments, promoting Scrum values.
• The importance of engagement and communication within the team.

Module 6: Backlog Management and Prioritization

• Creating and maintaining the Product Backlog.
• Task prioritization techniques: MoSCoW, Kano method, others.
• Adjusting the Backlog to changing requirements and priorities.

Module 7: Planning and Executing Sprints

• Practical approach to Sprint Planning.
• Organizing effective Daily Stand-ups.
• Conducting Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives – best practices.

Module 8: Change and Risk Management in Agile

• Risk management in Agile projects.
• How to respond to changes and adapt project plans.
• Techniques for managing change in dynamic project environments.

Module 9: Practical Workshop

• Team-based Agile/Scrum project simulation.
• Creating the Product Backlog, planning the Sprint, conducting Daily Stand-up and Sprint Review.
• Group discussion on challenges and successes in applying Agile and Scrum.

Exercises

• Simulation game: Sprint Planning.
• Daily Stand-up simulation.
• Sprint Retrospective reflection exercise.
• Product Backlog creation.
• Kanban Game: workflow management.
• Creating User Stories and acceptance criteria.
• Task prioritization: MoSCoW technique.
• User Story Mapping: building user journey maps.
• Agile Values Workshop: defining and prioritizing values.
• Rapid prototyping and testing through short iterations.

Participants will learn:

• What Agile and Scrum are, their core principles and how they differ from traditional (waterfall) project management.
• The benefits of using Agile and Scrum, such as increased flexibility, shorter delivery times, and better adaptability to change.
• The roles and responsibilities within a Scrum team (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team).

Participants will acquire skills in:

• Planning and conducting Scrum meetings: Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective.
• Effectively managing the Product Backlog and planning Sprints.
• Using Agile tools to track progress and manage risks.
• Creating and managing Kanban boards and other Agile team-support tools.

Micro-presentations, simulations, group exercises, real-life case studies.

• Project managers and team leaders.
• Project team members looking to develop project management skills.
• IT specialists, developers, business analysts and other project contributors.
• Executives and managers interested in implementing Agile management practices within their organization.