Introduction to Agile Work - Seminar
In this one-day interactive seminar, you will learn the basic principles and practices of Agile Work. The seminar format allows you to experience Agile Work at a practical level, not just in a theoretical way. This seminar is for people who would like to try out Agile Work to see if they can gain some quick wins in effectiveness and efficiency.
The agenda for the workshop includes the following:
AGILE WORK - THE MIDDLE WAY TO EXCELLENCE
Introductions (45 min)
- Names and Roles
- Exercise: Something You Don't Know About Me
- Exercise: Self-Organizing Team
Presentation on Agile Work (90 min)
(Details on the Presentation)
- What is Agile Work and Why Should You Care?
- Agile Work Axioms
- Trust
- Agile Work Disciplines
- Agile Work Practices
- Agile Work Roles
Your Organization's Culture (60 min)
A brief examination of cultural artifacts, espoused cultural values and underlying cultural assumptions, all in the context of adopting and adapting Agile Work principles and practices. This is highly interactive work involving brainstorming, problem solving, and discussion.
Your Work Process (60 min)
A brief examination of the team/organization's existing work process, again in the context of adopting and adapting Agile Work principles and practices. Again, an interactive session with brainstorming, problem solving, and discussion.
Agile Work Group Exercise (90 min)
A facilitated exercise in practicing Agile Work using a simulated work problem and environment. The team will try out Agile Work practices on a micro-scale.
In-Depth on a Practice (30 min)
Based on group interest, an in-depth discussion of one or two Agile Work Practices (Information Radiators, Appropriate Metrics, Iterative Delivery, Test Driven Work, Adaptive Planning, Self-Steering Team, Obstacle Removal).
Conclusions, Questions, What Did You Learn? (45 min)
Prerequisites:
A short set of readings and a copy of the course materials will be provided to attendees five business days prior to the course. Attendees will be expected to read these materials. As well, all attendees will be expected to successfully complete a short online quiz in order to be granted admission to the course. The quiz will be open-book and based upon the readings and course materials.
Satisfied Clients:
"Mishkin Berteig of Berteig Consulting... provided a 1-day introductory seminar concerning the Agile Process to the BMH software engineering staff in September 2005. The presentation was well received and satisfied our goal of introducing the process. Mr. Berteig concluded his presentation with a novel group exercise to drive home the benefits of the Agile Process." - Edward B. Roberts, Senior Software Engineer, BMH Associates, Inc.
If you would like to attend this course, please see our list of Public Courses and register for one that is scheduled.
There are upcoming courses on May 1st, May 31st, July 4th and July 7th.
