Agile and Scrum - Practical implementation

Would you like to learn more about Agile methods, Scrum framework and Kanban?

The course provides a basic overview of Agile methods, Scrum process, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) methods. Learning will be achieved from the discussions between participants and will provide basic knowledge-base for those who are starting agile adoption process within the company, department or a project.

Going Agile is not about the technology and particular project specifics, but more about the willingness to accept new ideas, different mindset and a new way of doing things and readiness to change.

The course will give you a guideline where to start, which methods and practices to implement and a general idea how to adopt agile methods in your environment.

Position: Developers, testers, directors, team leaders, project managers, and simply everyone who are starting Agile and Scrum.
Duration: 2 days

Learning outcomes

At the end of the class you will get:

• General overview of Scrum framework, Kanban, and  XP practices
• Best practices of Agile adoption, what went well and what didn't. How to start Scrum process.
• Directly try Agile principles for model situations
• Discussion and case-studies

Program

• Introduction. Why should company adopt Agile methods and Scrum process. Expectations. Terminology, discuss the current process, benefits and problems of current processes.
• Agile methods and Scrum process, Agile Manifesto. How to organize the team, roles, Sprint and iterations.
• Kanban
• Extreme Programming practices
• Team cooperation methods, planning process, estimation, burndowns, customer demo.
• Backlog and User Stories.
• Team roles - Scrum Master, Product Owner.
• Retrospective
• Scrum game.

During the course, we can discuss your particular case and let the other participants help you from their experiences on:

• chosen methods,
• parameters of Scrum, Kanban and Agile practices,
• customer involvement,
• tools.

Materials

At the end of the class you will get pictures from the flipcharts.

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