Introduction to Agile for Executives This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan
Portfolio Management Executive Briefing The central focus is to provide insight, direction, and motivation that enables organizational leadership to effectively align and connect an organization's investments in business change (projects and programs) at all levels (strategic, tactical, and operational) through utilization of a portfolio management system. Furthermore, this program provides clarity and key guidance necessary to select and support the right executive-level portfolio management champion - the key sponsor, overseer, and leader for achieving and sustaining organizational effectiveness and expected business value that is derived through portfolio management. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: List the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking strategic objectives with the initiatives in the organization Initiate activities for the introduction of portfolio management in an organization through a PMO or similar Establish or improve a portfolio governance structure Articulate the need to participate in Stage Gate Reviews Demonstrate the importance of Multi-criteria Analysis Describe the main functions and structure of the portfolio definition and delivery boards Foundation Concepts Benefits Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Categories Portfolio Infrastructure Setup, Structure, and Roles and Responsibilities Multi-criteria Analysis About Optimism Bias Portfolio Operations Portfolio Governance, Delivery Board Stage Gate Reviews (coupled to funding) Approaches to Implementing Portfolio Management Implementation approaches Champion role Maturity levels
Introduction to Agile for Executives: In-House Training This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan
Introduction to Agile and Scrum: In-House Training This half-day course provides an overview of Agile principles and mindset, and the Scrum framework as a key Agile approach. It will provide you with the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. Lastly, as Agile is looked upon more frequently as an alternative delivery method, you will review situations where Agile can be adapted outside of software development, where it is most commonly used. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts and roles and responsibilities Illustrate Agile approaches outside of Software Development Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile Benefits Agile Methods Overview of Scrum Scrum Overview Scrum Events Scrum Artifacts Scrum Roles Definition of Done Agile Approaches Outside of Software Development Agile in other environments Product Development Course Development Marketing Agile Project Candidates Summary What Agile is not... Concerns and Pitfalls
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