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Agile Project Management Workshop

Learn the principles of Agile and how to implement them in your projects for better efficiency and outcomes.

Objective: Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Agile project management principles, tools, and techniques. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to lead Agile projects and teams, ensuring greater adaptability, customer satisfaction, and product value.

Course Modules

Introduction to Agile

  • Morning Session:
    • Introduction to the Agile mindset
      • Origins of Agile
      • Agile Manifesto & principles
    • Differences between traditional and Agile project management
    • Overview of common Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP
  • Afternoon Session:
    • The Agile team roles and responsibilities
      • Product Owner
      • Scrum Master
      • Development Team
    • Setting up an Agile Project
      • Vision statements
      • User personas

Outcome: Understand the foundational concepts of Agile and the various roles within an Agile team.

Diving Deep into Scrum (A Primary Agile Framework)

  • Morning Session:
    • Scrum artifacts
      • Product backlog
      • Sprint backlog
      • Increment
    • Scrum events
      • Sprint Planning
      • Daily Stand-up
      • Sprint Review
      • Sprint Retrospective
  • Afternoon Session:
    • Hands-on activity: Simulate a Scrum sprint
    • Challenges in Scrum and how to overcome them

Outcome: Gain a deep understanding of the Scrum framework, its artifacts, events, and practical application.

Advanced Agile Concepts & Tools

  • Morning Session:
    • Estimation techniques in Agile
      • Story points
      • Planning poker
    • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
    • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Afternoon Session:
    • Introduction to Agile tools
      • JIRA
      • Trello
      • Confluence
    • Hands-on activity: Setting up an Agile project using tools

Outcome: Grasp advanced Agile concepts such as estimation and CI/CD and get hands-on experience with key Agile tools.

Effective Agile Leadership & Wrapping up

  • Morning Session:
    • The role of an Agile Leader
    • Overcoming resistance to Agile adoption
    • Building high-performing Agile teams
    • Agile metrics and reporting
  • Afternoon Session:
    • Case studies: Success and failure stories in Agile
    • Open Q&A and feedback session
    • Certification distribution (if applicable)

Outcome: Understand the nuances of leading in an Agile environment, measuring success, and ensuring continuous improvement.

Workshop Outcomes

  1. A comprehensive understanding of the Agile mindset, its principles, and methodologies.
  2. Hands-on experience with Scrum practices and key Agile tools.
  3. Skills to lead Agile projects and teams successfully.
  4. A clear understanding of the challenges faced in Agile environments and strategies to address them.
  5. A certificate of completion (if offering).

Materials Required

  1. Workshop handouts and reference guides.
  2. Tools for hands-on sessions (like JIRA, Trello, etc.).
  3. Simulation materials for Scrum sprint.
  4. Projector or display for presentations.
  5. Whiteboards & markers for interactive sessions.

Suggested Attendees: Project managers, team leaders, aspiring Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and anyone interested in Agile methodologies.

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Advanced Project Management Workshop

Master the art of project management and ensure your projects are always on track, on time, and on budget.

Objective: Equip participants with deep insights into advanced project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. This workshop aims to build on foundational knowledge to enhance the skills required for managing complex projects, handling diverse teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes in challenging environments.

Course Modules

Refreshing Basics & Introduction to Advanced PM Concepts

  • Morning Session:

    • Review of basic project management principles
      • 5 phases of project management
      • Triple constraints: Time, Cost, Scope
    • Introduction to advanced PM methodologies
      • Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)
      • Event Chain Methodology
      • Benefits Realization Management

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Dealing with complex projects
      • Understanding project complexity dimensions
      • Tools for analyzing project complexity

Outcome: Reacquaint with the foundational PM concepts and get introduced to advanced methodologies and tools.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

  • Morning Session:

    • Advanced risk management techniques
      • Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
      • Risk response strategies
    • Using Decision Trees and Monte Carlo analysis

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Ensuring project quality
      • Advanced Quality Planning
      • Tools for quality assurance: Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), etc.
    • Hands-on activity: Quality analysis on a mock project

Outcome: Gain proficiency in advanced risk management and quality assurance techniques and tools.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Morning Session:

    • Identifying and mapping stakeholders
      • Power/Interest grid
      • Stakeholder engagement matrix
    • Advanced communication strategies
      • Managing conflicts
      • Effective negotiations

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Workshop: Role-playing for conflict resolution and negotiation
    • Communication tools and technology in PM

Outcome: Enhance skills in stakeholder engagement and master advanced communication strategies and tools.

Advanced Tools & Techniques in Project Management

  • Morning Session:

    • Introduction to Project Management Information System (PMIS)
    • Tools for project simulation and forecasting

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Using Project Management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
      • Hands-on activity: Setting up and managing a project using PM software
    • Wrap-up, feedback, and Q&A
    • Certification distribution (if applicable)

Outcome: Develop expertise in utilizing modern PM tools, ensuring efficient tracking, and accurate forecasting.

Workshop Outcomes

  1. Mastery over advanced project management methodologies and practices.
  2. Proficiency in managing project risks, ensuring quality, and handling stakeholder communication effectively.
  3. Hands-on experience with advanced PM tools and software.
  4. A deep understanding of managing complex projects and navigating challenges.
  5. A certificate of completion (if offering).

Materials Required

  1. Workshop handouts and reference materials.
  2. Tools and software for hands-on sessions (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
  3. Projector or display for presentations.
  4. Whiteboards & markers for interactive sessions.

Suggested Attendees: Experienced Project Managers, PMO members, Project Leads, and any professionals looking to deepen their project management expertise.

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