In a dynamic market, the ability to deliver projects using an agile methodology is a crucial competitive advantage. Our Course on Launching and Overall Planning of Agile Projects provides students with a structured yet flexible approach to navigating the uncertainty inherent in project management. Through learning modules focused on project vision, agile scope management, agile estimation and planning under uncertainty, the course prepares professionals to analyse feasibility, set effective priorities, communicate clear objectives and address changes using innovative approaches. As part of our training programme, you will build a solid foundation for leading initiatives with the agility demanded by today’s market.
Sector-specific
Project Management
40 hours
Launch and Global Planning of Agile Projects
Project Management
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To identify the strategic opportunities and the value that agile frameworks bring in complex business contexts.
- Design the initial set-up for agile initiatives, fostering an environment of collaboration and adaptability.
- To structure an evolving backlog that aligns delivery with the organisation’s vision and key results.
- Develop strategies for the ongoing adaptation of planning in response to changing dynamics and the scalability of agility.
- Assess organisational maturity and manage the dynamics of the context to ensure a successful agile implementation.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO LAUNCHING AGILE PROJECTS
Contextualisation in modern organisational settings
Identifying opportunities for innovation through agility
Key factors in implementing agile projects at an organisational level
Alignment between the project’s purpose, strategy and vision
Empowering teams and change agents
TEACHING UNIT 2. INITIAL SET-UP OF AN AGILE PROJECT
Design of the collaborative environment
Establishment of initial operational agreements (Working Agreements)
Selection of the scaling model, if applicable (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus)
Identification and management of stakeholders from the outset
Preparation for launch: enabling factors
TEACHING UNIT 3. DESIGNING OVERALL PLANNING IN AGILE ENVIRONMENTS
Structuring the strategic backlog
Definition of key outcomes and phased deliverables
Time horizon in multi-level agile planning
The link between organisational strategy and iterative execution
Preparing for cross-team planning
TEACHING UNIT 4. LAUNCHING HIGH-IMPACT AGILE INITIATIVES
Design and facilitation of collaborative kick-off events (Project Kick-Off)
Techniques for synchronisation between multiple devices
Visual tools for planning mapping
Establishing partnership agreements and value streams
Indicators and agreements for the ongoing review of progress
TEACHING UNIT 5. ADAPTATION, SCALING AND SUSTAINABILITY
Mechanisms for adapting planning in dynamic environments
Smooth coordination on a global scale: time zones, cultures and processes
Strategic review and realignment cycles
Sustaining agile change within traditional structures
Consolidating organisational learning
TEACHING UNIT 6. CONTEXT MANAGEMENT AND MATURITY FOR AGILE PLANNING
Assessment of organisational agile maturity: reference frameworks and initial diagnosis
Organisational factors influencing overall planning (culture, structure, leadership)
Political dynamics, resistance and the alignment of interests
Selection of adaptive approaches based on maturity level and sectoral context
Integrating lifelong learning into overall planning cycles
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