Fundamental Principles of Agile Project Management

DAY 1: Fundamentals of Agile Project Management

1. Agile Methodologies, Principles, and the Agile Manifesto.
2. Differences between Agile and traditional project management approaches.
3. Benefits and challenges associated with Agile project management.
4. Agile roles and responsibilities within a project team.
5. Key success factors essential for effective Agile project management.

DAY 2: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

1. Popular Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, and Lean).
2. Guidance on choosing the right Agile framework for your project.
3. Implementation of Scrum, focusing on roles, events, and artifacts.
4. Utilising Kanban for effective visual workflow management.
5. Integration of Lean principles to minimise waste and maximise value.

DAY 3: Leading Agile Teams

1. Building and Empowering High-Performing Agile Teams through effective coaching and mentoring.
2. Enhancing Effective Communication and Collaboration in Agile Environments.
3. Managing Conflict and Resolving Issues within Agile Teams.
4. Understanding Agile Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Team Performance.
5. Implementing Techniques for Motivating and Engaging Agile Teams.

DAY 4: Agile Tools and Techniques

1. Resources for Agile Planning, Estimation, and Monitoring.
2. User Stories, Backlogs, and Task Boards in Agile Initiatives.
3. Facilitating Productive Agile Meetings (Stand-Ups, Retrospectives, etc.).
4. Continuous Integration and Delivery in Agile Settings.
5. Tracking Progress with Agile Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

DAY 5: Continuous Improvement and Agile Maturity

1. Concepts of Continuous Improvement in Agile Initiatives.
2. Establishing Feedback Loops for Ongoing Development.
3. Evaluating and Advancing Agile Maturity in Teams.
4. Agile Best Practices for Sustainable Project Success.
5. Expanding Agile Practices Across the Organisation.