Agile Project Management: Scrum & Leadership Best Practices
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Are you tired of navigating through stressful projects?
Do you feel frustrated by the inevitable delays, constant chaos, and that sinking sensation of precious time slipping away?
Have you ever been disappointed by the final results of your project and wished you had the skill and knowledge to have better results?
Does This Sound Like You?
If you’re nodding in agreement, then this is the Agile Adoption 101 course that you’ve been waiting for!
Introducing: Agile and Scrum Adoption and Leadership Skills
In this course, we uncover the world of Agile and Scrum Adoption with expert insights on overcoming common project hurdles.
Learn not only about Agile and Scrum but also the intricacies of change management from traditional to Agile Project Management, team formation, and overcoming resistance in the organization.
Meet Your Instructors:
Michael James: Best Selling Agile Scrum and Project Management Instructor.
In this course, Michael offers you a valuable perspective on how to make Agile and Scrum not just theoretical concepts, but real, actionable strategies to transform your projects.
Ramon Janssen: Experienced Leadership and Management Instructor who’s passionate about effective management and driven by the desire to optimize projects.
Ramon brings you wisdom from his many years in leadership on how to make the shift from traditional Project Management to Agile Project management.
Here’s What You’ll Gain in this Course:
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Understand the Basics of Agile & Scrum: Grasp the core concepts and understand how they can revolutionize your approach to projects.
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Real-world Case Studies: Navigate through challenges with insights from real-world scenarios. Let our experiences from traditional projects be your guide into an Agile Project Management approach.
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Change Management Techniques: Lead Agile Adoption and make transformational shifts in your team or organization with confidence.
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Team Formation and Dynamics: Learn the art of building, managing, and coaching high-performing Agile teams.
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Strategies for Overcoming Resistance: Equip yourself with methods to ensure smooth transitions and buy-in from stakeholders when you move from a traditional project management approach to an Agile Project Management approach.
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And Much More!
Why Learn From Us?
With a cumulative experience spanning over 30 years in management, we don’t just teach — we share tested and proven methods that have transformed projects and teams across various sectors.
Still on the fence? We want to make your decision easier. That’s why we’re offering a 30-day money-back guarantee. Dive into the course; if it’s not the right fit, you’ll get a full refund. No questions asked. Plus, don’t forget to check out some of our sample lectures right below!
Ready to Transform Your Project Management Approach?
If you’re committed to taking your projects from traditional to Agile, from chaos to success, from stressful to streamlined, then this course is good for you.
Click on the enroll button now, and embark on a journey to Agile project management excellence. We’re excited to welcome you onboard!
Join now and redefine the way you think about projects! See you inside.
Cheers,
Michael and Ramon
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Analysing the Phoenix Case - Communication problems -
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Analysing the Phoenix Case - Purpose, coordination and motivation
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Analysing the Phoenix Case - Iterative development and Managing risk
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Analysing the Phoenix Case - Solutions to bottlenecks and key individuals
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Analysing the Phoenix Case - Would Agile have solved everything?
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Change Management Strategies Introduction
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10-Step Blueprint For Successful Agile Adoption
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Step 1. Evaluate Your Current State
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Exercise: Evaluate your current state with the Agile Wheel
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Step 2. Create A Leadership Team To Secure Organization-Wide Buy-In
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Step 3. Articulating A Clear Vision For Change
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Step 4. Kick Off A Pilot Agile Project
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Step 5. Foster Team Empowerment And Trust
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Step 6. Celebrate Short-Term Wins
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Step 7. Scale Agile Processes Effectively
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Step 8. Implement Continuous Agile Training
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Step 9. Integrate Agile Into Company Culture
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Step 10. Anticipate And Prepare For Challenges
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Product Vision and Business Strategy Discussion
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Iterative Development 1
Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
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Iterative Development 2
Working software is the primary measure of progress.
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Iterative Development 3
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Iterative Development 4
Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.
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Communication 1
Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.
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Communication 2
The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.
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Good Use of Time 1
Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.
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Good Use of Time 2
Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount of work not done--is essential.
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Good Use of Time 3
The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.
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Teamwork 1
The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.
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Teamwork 2
At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.
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Teamwork 3
Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.
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Michael's Common Challenges When Implementing Scrum
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Common Challenges of Agile Adoption Introduction
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Common Challenges Of Agile Adoption
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Challenge #1: Resistance To Change
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Challenge #2: Lack Of Management And Leadership Support
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Challenge #3: Lack Of Team Ownership, Team Resistance
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Challenge #4: Poor Communication And Communication Infrastructure
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Challenge #5: Lack Of Training And Agile Professionals
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Challenge #6: Budgeting And Planning Issues With Finance
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Challenge #7: Legacy HR Practices
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Challenge #8: Agile Fever
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Challenge #9: Changing Leadership Styles
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Let's Talk About Teams
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Agile Teams
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Kickstarting Agile Teams: Shared Visions And Team Values
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The Journey Of Team Development: From Forming To Performing
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Exercise: Team Development: From Forming To Performing
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The Stages Of Learning And Progress To Agile Mastery With Shi-Ha-Ri
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Exercise: Applying Shi-Ha-Ri
