Overview
Agile has caught the attention of business leaders in the UK and globally as a means of managing
change, reducing time to market, eliminating waste and attracting and retaining customers. Agile
has matured beyond the confines of software development and is being applied by organisations
seeking to improve their way of working. The question is - how do organisations best approach this
seemingly chaotic topic to address their challenges? We explore the drivers and business value of
Agile, introduce valuable practices into the core DNA of your business and highlight cultural and
operational changes required for sustainable and effective agility
This course including a practical exercise provides an introduction to Agile and an overview of
the principles of the leading Agile methods; including Scrum, eXtreme Programming and Lean Software
Development
Audience
This is an introductory course suitable for people who need to understand the impact of Agile on
their business, their operations and their team. This course focuses on the values and principles
of Agile. An understanding of project management and/or software development is beneficial, but no
technical knowledge is required
Skills Gained
Delegates will learn how to
- Understand the Philosophy and Principles of Scrum
- Understand the basics of the Scrum Process
- Understand the key Scrum Practices
- Understand the type of Products expected to be produced from a Scrum project
- Discuss adapting existing governance frameworks to accommodate Scrum
Prerequisites
Delegates should have had some exposure to projects within their own organisation in any
capacity
