Some important project management trends have emerged in recent years. Not only is there a growing need to track anticipated project benefits with increased precision, expectations are also becoming more demanding, with stricter budget requirements and more aggressive times-to-market to factor into the equation. Accordingly, a number of Agile project management principles and techniques have come to the forefront. Whether the team under your supervision is tasked with project delivery or routine operations, Agile techniques have a lot to offer.
This seminar will introduce you to the most common Agile methods used in the business world so you can use them to your advantage.
GOALS
- Understand the values and principles associated with the Agile approach.
- Become familiar with the three most popular Agile techniques, namely Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban.
- Select the Agile methodology that best suits the context your work team operates in and plan the implementation to sidestep some of the most common pitfalls.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals
- Professionals working in a supervisory capacity
- Managers
- Mid-level and senior executives
This program is for you if:
- The projects you manage are subject to tighter delivery and market launch deadlines.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Constant emphasis on practical applications.
- Opportunity to integrate the concepts learned and gain hands-on experience with the Agile process using Scrum and Kanbana methods.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Dig Deeper With Our Project Management Certification!
After completing this training, you are eligible for a 20% discount on the Project Management Certification. Contact Émilie Mazet to register.
Introduction to the Agile approach
- Origins and foundations
- Underlying values and principles
- What the Agile system can do for business
Scrum methods
- Roles and responsibilities
- Product backlog
- Effort estimation
- How sprints work
- Prioritization and delivery plans
- Scrum risk management
- Scrum project simulation
Kanban workflow management
- Core concepts
- Kanban board
- Workflow coordination
- Setup of Kanban in a work team
Scrumban: An increasingly popular hybrid
- Basic concepts
- Differences between Scrumban, Scrum and Kanban
Recap and comparison of three approaches
TRAINING APPROACH
- Dynamic, interactive content
- Presentations
- Situational exercises
- Business cases based on real-life occurrences
- Sharing of participants’ input through actual scenarios and past workplace experiences
- Integrate the concepts
Presentation
Program
Instructors
GOALS
- Understand the values and principles associated with the Agile approach.
- Become familiar with the three most popular Agile techniques, namely Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban.
- Select the Agile methodology that best suits the context your work team operates in and plan the implementation to sidestep some of the most common pitfalls.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals
- Professionals working in a supervisory capacity
- Managers
- Mid-level and senior executives
This program is for you if:
- The projects you manage are subject to tighter delivery and market launch deadlines.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Constant emphasis on practical applications.
- Opportunity to integrate the concepts learned and gain hands-on experience with the Agile process using Scrum and Kanbana methods.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Dig Deeper With Our Project Management Certification!
After completing this training, you are eligible for a 20% discount on the Project Management Certification. Contact Émilie Mazet to register.
Introduction to the Agile approach
- Origins and foundations
- Underlying values and principles
- What the Agile system can do for business
Scrum methods
- Roles and responsibilities
- Product backlog
- Effort estimation
- How sprints work
- Prioritization and delivery plans
- Scrum risk management
- Scrum project simulation
Kanban workflow management
- Core concepts
- Kanban board
- Workflow coordination
- Setup of Kanban in a work team
Scrumban: An increasingly popular hybrid
- Basic concepts
- Differences between Scrumban, Scrum and Kanban
Recap and comparison of three approaches
TRAINING APPROACH
- Dynamic, interactive content
- Presentations
- Situational exercises
- Business cases based on real-life occurrences
- Sharing of participants’ input through actual scenarios and past workplace experiences
- Integrate the concepts