Project Management with Agile and Scrum
Program Description
Did you know that almost 60% of traditionally managed projects fail?
Experts agree that these projects typically fail because traditional project management techniques are not well-suited to the volatile business world we find ourselves in today. Today’s businesses require modern and flexible project management approaches. Thankfully, there is a solution. Agile and Scrum project management techniques provide the adaptability and versatility we so desperately need to not only survive, but thrive, in this new world.
Whether you are a seasoned engineer in a medium or large manufacturing organization, a small business owner with your first big customer project, an IT manager organizing a software rollout, or you hold any number of other roles where complex work must be organized and planned, this lively and interactive program is for you. It will prepare you to manage your projects through the many unknowns and uncertainties prevalent in today’s ever-changing work environment.
You’ll learn how to mitigate risks to on-time delivery and budget overruns, improve employee and customer satisfaction, and improve project outcomes through Agile and Scrum project management techniques. The material is covered through classroom instruction, interactive discussion with classmates, and hands-on activities, all facilitated by a seasoned business coach and advisor.
Please note that this is an introductory pilot program. One employee per organization will be accepted. The instructor offers custom training for individuals and groups which can be used to reinforce the learnings from this program and guide the participant as they begin to apply and eventually master these skills in the workplace.
Who Should Apply?
Any Richland or Crawford County employee who wants gain an introduction to project management techniques.
Mission
The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and its partners are developing an ecosystem of digital skilling through its Microsoft TechSpark initiative.
When
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 11 to 1 p.m.
Lunch is included.
Where
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center
890 W. 4th St.
Mansfield, OH 44903
Itinerary
Tuesday, October 1 – What is Agile?
Exercise/demonstration, VUCA, The Agile Manifesto, Scrum
Tuesday, October 8 – Self-Organizing Teams and The Role of Management
Teams vs. workgroups, the power of teams, the importance of safety and trust, effective vs. efficient, setting clear boundaries, the micromanagement trap, servant leadership, manage the system, not the people, establish and communicate the vision
Tuesday, October 15 – Time Management and Prioritization | Planning, Estimation and Predictability
Capacity management the Agile way, ruthless prioritization, timeboxes, alignment in a self-organizing environment, personal Kanban, continuous planning, planning at multiple levels of the organization, the cone of uncertainty, the iron triangle vs. the agile triangle, roadmaps and rolling wave planning, modern estimation techniques
Tuesday, October 22 – Mitigating Risk | Metrics and Monitoring
Frequent delivery of working products, frequent feedback, MVP, highest risk first, evaluating risk, enabling constraints, governance and contracting the Agile way, stakeholder engagement, visualization, the problem with metrics, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, outcomes over outputs, modern metrics
Tuesday, October 29 – Agile and Scrum in Practice | Project Management Software
Kanban board and flow, retrospective, daily Scrum meeting (aka Stand-up), sprint planning, sprint review, backlog refinement, software and selection use
Instructor
Nicole Derr partners with leaders to build resilient, long-lasting organizations that contribute positively to their communities. Improved business outcomes are the natural result.
Together they grow organizations through innovative products and services and scalable, cooperative, people-first business practices. While Nicole’s focus is executives and leaders, she has worked with team members at all levels and across the entire organization.
Nicole has extensive experience with a large number of organizations in a broad range of industries in North Central Ohio, Northeast Ohio, and beyond.
Learn more at: https://nicolederr.com/
Application Information
Participants
A maximum of 20 participants will be selected.
Selection
Candidates selected for the program will possess a sincere interest in project management.
Tuition
This program is funded through a Microsoft TechSpark grant. There is no cost to participate.
Commitment
Participants should commit to all workshop days. A certificate will be awarded to participants who complete all 10 hours.
Apply Today
Applications due by Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Applicants will be notified of an admissions decision by Friday, Sept. 27.
Additional Training
For those who want to explore deeper, any of these topics can be further developed into a stand-alone half-day or full-day workshop. For best results, and to ensure successful transfer of classroom learning into the workplace, private, follow-on coaching with the instructor is recommended. Your company may be eligible for Incumbent Worker Funds.