Unlock the full potential of Agile methodologies with this comprehensive course on advanced Agile practices and continuous improvement. This course empowers you to build high-performing teams, adapt Agile principles to real-world scenarios, and drive continuous innovation within your organization. Through engaging lessons, you'll develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and explore practical tools for boosting team performance and project outcomes.
Starting with the fundamentals of adaptive leadership, the course dives into the intricacies of team dynamics, covering essential topics like the OODA Loop, Tuckman’s Team Model, and the daily Scrum. You'll also explore Agile coaching techniques to empower your team and sustain performance. As you progress, you'll master adaptive planning methods, learn to tackle project delays and apply the Agile pyramid framework to estimate tasks and prioritize effectively.
The course doesn't stop at planning—detecting and resolving problems is integral to Agile. You'll gain expertise in continuous integration (CI/CD), control charts, test-driven development, and risk-based spikes. The journey concludes with advanced techniques for continuous improvement, emphasizing retrospectives, pre-mortems, and tools to sustain Agile success in the long run.
Ideal for project managers, Agile practitioners, and team leaders aiming to enhance their Agile skills, this course is designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of Agile. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to excel in advanced Agile environments and confidently tackle the PMI-ACP exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Building A Performance Driven Agile Team
- In this module, we will delve into the strategies for creating high-performing Agile teams. From adaptive leadership principles and emotional intelligence to tools like COCOMO and the OODA Loop, you’ll explore techniques to empower teams. Additionally, you'll learn Agile coaching and the essential practices of daily standups, culminating in a review to prepare for the Team Performance domain of the PMI-ACP exam.
- Planning and Adapting using Agile Principles
- In this module, we will uncover the nuances of adaptive planning in Agile methodologies. Learn to leverage Agile pyramids, innovative estimating techniques, and strategies for addressing delays. Through engaging lessons and practical tools, you’ll understand how to keep projects aligned with goals. The section concludes with a comprehensive review of the Adaptive Planning domain for the PMI-ACP exam.
- Detecting and Resolving Problems in Agile
- In this module, we will focus on problem detection and resolution in Agile projects. From leveraging control charts to integrating CI/CD pipelines, you’ll gain the tools needed to ensure smooth project execution. Discover the importance of Test-Driven Development, risk-based spikes, and Agile problem-solving strategies. The section wraps up with a targeted review of the Problem Detection and Resolution domain for the PMI-ACP exam.
- Improving Across the Board in Agile Projects
- In this module, we will explore the concept of continuous improvement within Agile methodologies. Discover the power of retrospectives and Pre-Mortem exercises to identify growth opportunities and mitigate potential risks. The section concludes with a focused review to ensure you’re equipped for the Continuous Improvement domain of the PMI-ACP exam.
Taught by
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