Agile Practices for All Projects: On-Demand Agile methods are becoming increasingly prevalent, and have facilitated projects in reducing time to market, being adaptive to changing customer requirements, and increasing value to customers and organizations. These benefits have been implemented in both IT and non-IT environments to help all types of projects. This course will present key Agile techniques and processes that can be readily incorporated into your projects to enable greater flexibility and higher productivity, while maintaining the traditional project lifecycle framework. The overall goal of the course is for learners to be able to integrate appropriate Agile elements and/or techniques into any project in any environment. What you will Learn Course participants will understand the basic Agile approach, and the various methods for achieving agility and will be able to: Recall project management principles and methodologies Explain Agile practices and compare several Agile methods Apply Agile software development techniques in a project lifecycle framework Employ Agile processes in a project management framework Foundation Concepts Project Lifecycles What is Agile? Agile Benefits Agile Methods Agile Roles Agile Requirement Techniques Agile Requirements User Stories Just in Time (JIT) Requirements Agile Software Development Techniques Agile Design Agile Development Agile Testing Agile Deployment Agile Initiating & Planning Processes Agile Initiating Agile Planning Agile Delivery Processes Agile Execution Agile Monitoring & Control Agile Closing Implementing Agile Practices Agile Approaches Outside of Software Development Dispelling Agile Myths Applying Agile Techniques & Processes Summary and Next Steps What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?
The End of the BOSS - 7 Rules for the Modern Leader A boss is not necessarily a leader. A boss can be someone who has authority but still lacks influence. A boss can self-centred, directive, defensive, and more. Leaders, on the other hand, inspire others, encourage their team, are vulnerable, and take responsibility. In this talk, Omar outlines the case to move away from ego-driven behaviors and toward humility driven servant leadership characteristics. Why the Boss archetype is leading to a global employee engagement crisis Why influence is far more powerful than authority in getting things done How building trust enhances influence What servant leaders accomplish
Discover the pivotal role of bystanders in addressing and preventing inappropriate behavior, bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace. Recognize the significance of fostering workplace civility by acknowledging the damaging consequences of the bystander effect and acquire proactive strategies to cultivate a safer and more inclusive work environment. By identifying behaviors that contribute to workplace issues and taking on the role of active bystanders, individuals will develop the skills necessary to promote positive workplace norms and provide support to those impacted by inappropriate behavior. Learning Objectives Analyze the importance of workplace civility and its impact on employee well-being and team dynamics, emphasizing the role of bystanders in creating a safe and productive work environment.;Evaluate the steps to avoid the bystander effect, from interrupting problematic behavior to reporting incidents, fostering a culture where inappropriate behavior is not tolerated, and understanding the snowball effect of collective action.;Apply proactive strategies to prevent and address inappropriate behavior, harassment, and discrimination by becoming active bystanders, including recognizing unacceptable behaviors and supporting colleagues affected by them.
This Level 4 course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge about the skills and practical behaviours which are required for them to step into a leadership/management role. The demand for management roles is expected to grow in the coming years. This is due to a number of factors, including: The ageing population, which is leading to a shortage of skilled workers. The increasing complexity of businesses requires more managers to oversee operations. The growing importance of technology is creating new opportunities for managers to lead and innovate.
Master the essential skills for career advancement with our Leadership & Management course. Explore topics like workplace equality, employee motivation, and conflict resolution. Ideal for professionals seeking career growth in any industry.
Introduction to Agile for Executives: On-Demand 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
For a time, the Disney company got some of its best ideas from the janitor. Leadership can be seen in any role and from any person. Using application exercises and rich multimedia, learn how to identify leadership potential and how to use the influence of unofficial leaders to everyone's benefit.
Sometimes choices are tough. We second guess our decisions or stall making one to start with. In this Effective Leader's Guide for making decisions, learn the steps to make more strategic choices and to feel comfortable with the decisions you have made. Using application exercises and a rich multimedia process you will soon be more comfortable in your own skin and more effective with your choices by applying what you have learned in this foundational course. Learning Objectives Gain the tools and strategies to make decision-making easier.;Look at seven different decision-making strategies.;Evaluate your own decision-making ability.
Want to know all the details? Prefer to oversee? Like to be involved? Everyone has a different style, whether in dress and music or in leadership. In this course you will learn to identify your personal leadership style and how to incorporate your style into any role through the use of application exercises and a rich multimedia process. Knowing your style will allow you to be more effective in choosing team members, managing up or down, and in getting your own work done.