During this session we’ll try and highlight some of the core issues with tradition PMI and CMMI based software project management process. We’ll demonstrate how Agile is different. We’ll achieve this through simulation, discussion and sharing first hand experiences.
There are lots of myths about Agile that exist out there and this session will help clarify some of those as well. At the end of this session, you might be able to compare your current process and see how you might want to adapt that to be more agile.
Learning Outcome
At the end of this training the team will have:
- Better understanding of Agile way-of-working
- Clarity about XP and Scrum practices
- Insights about Agile myths
- Deeper knowledge about Agile Testing and Distributed Development practices
Course Outline
Day One
Introduction and Icebreaker
Waterfall to Agile Demo
A small activity to highlight the differences between waterfall and Agile/Lean thought process
Overview of Agile- Origin and Rationale Behind it!
Overview of eXtreme Programming
- XP Principles
- Continuous Integration
- Refactoring
- Pair Programming
- Collective Code Ownership
Overview of Scrum
- Scrum Ceremonies
- Scrum Artifacts
- Scrum Roles
Day Two
Agile Project Lifecycle
- Major Phases
- Product Vs Services Lifecycle
- Project Inception
Agile Releasing Planning: The outside in approach
Iteration Planning and eXtreme Programming Planning Game
Up-to-date : discussion on tracking and measurements
Informative work spaces and information radiators
Slack-Is it Good?
Day Three
Agile Testing
Role of testing on Agile Projects
Distributed Development Better Practices
Evolution of Team Interaction Models
An experience report on scaling Agile
Discussion
On performance appraisal and other organizational issues that can surface
Agile Myth Busters
We bust some Agile myths
Training Details
Method of Instruction
We use a Socratic method for training that involves a 100% hands-on workshop with interactive dialogues and demonstrations.
Transfer %
Knowledge: 50%, Skill-Building: 50%
Target Audience
Team members and other project stakeholders
Course Level
Advanced
Course Prerequisites
- Working experience in the project
- Highly Recommended: basic understanding of the life-cycle of software projects
General Requirements
- HDMI projector (1024×768 minimum) & Projector screen
- 1 White board & Dry erase markers
- Cluster seating with 5-6 people on each table
- 1 Flip chart with the stand and marker pens for each table
- Notepad and Pen for each participant
- Ample room for students in terms of room size and set up
- For Dev trainings: at least one powerful workstation between two programmers