The ‘Launch and Global Planning of Agile Projects’ course offers you an invaluable opportunity to delve into a field that is experiencing booming demand. Businesses worldwide are increasingly adopting agile methodologies, recognising their potential to enhance flexibility and efficiency. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills for success in this dynamic environment. You will learn how to develop a clear project vision, manage scope effectively, and estimate resources accurately. In addition, you’ll gain insights into planning amidst uncertainty – a crucial skill in today’s fast-paced market. By taking this course, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of agile project management, opening doors to exciting career opportunities and enabling you to lead projects with confidence and innovation.
Launch and global planning of agile projects
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the core principles of agile project vision development.
- To identify and manage project scope using agile methodologies.
- To apply agile estimation techniques to forecast project requirements.
- To develop skills in planning and adapting to uncertainty in projects.
- To utilise agile strategies for effective global project planning.
- To improve decision-making through agile scope management.
- To improve project outcomes by applying agile estimation methods.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. PROJECT VISION
Business case. Project justification
Customer-centric approach. Declaration of interdependence
Project vision
Areas of knowledge management according to the agile approach
The 'personas' technique
UNIT 2. AGILE SCOPE MANAGEMENT
Prioritisation of requirements based on business value
Refining priorities
User stories
Splitting requirements
Agile requirements management
UNIT 3. AGILE ESTIMATION
”Done“ and ”ready”
Common mistakes
Adaptive planning
Agile estimation of requirements
Velocity, timebox and establishing the process
UNIT 4. PLANNING IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
Roadmap
Adjusting the roadmap
Limitation on work in progress
The validity of the agile approach
Change management