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Mature Agile Team Workshop

This advanced workshop is designed for Agile teams who have been practicing Agile for at least a year and want a deep dive session that explores the unique challenges they are facing at this stage of...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code AGL-158
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

This advanced workshop is designed for Agile teams who have been practicing Agile for at least a year and want a deep dive session that explores the unique challenges they are facing at this stage of their maturity. The activities and topics covered are customized to each team with a goal of filling the immediate gaps.

This workshop includes the Agile Maturity Model team assessment so that the team and coach have clear visibility into their top strengths, gaps and growth areas. This workshop is completely customized to fit your team’s needs.

You use YOUR own team’s challenges throughout the course. At the end of this course, the team develops an actionable growth plan to move to the next level of maturity.

Note: This course is capped at 1 team of 9 people, and includes 2 instructors.

Skills Gained

  • Improve clarity regarding the roles and expectations of the team and their leadership
  • Learn methods for improving estimating and planning
  • Improve pre-planning activities
  • Dig deeper into team dynamic and ‘layer below the surface’ issues
  • Identifying solutions to common team allocation and multitasking problems
  • Identifying key skill gaps within the team and developing a skills roadmap
  • Gain alignment and common understanding of the Agile lifecycle end-to-end
  • Identifying key Agile engineering gaps
  • Learning about stable teams and how work should flow through to the teams

Prerequisites

The Advanced Agile training is intended to fine-tune the processes that your teams are already running. Therefore, attendees should include all Scrum team members, including Scrum masters, product owners, development teams, QA, and others.

Course Details

Training Materials

All attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

For in-person deliveries, attendees do not need computers for this course. We will provide full classroom setup instructions that will include seating in small groups, with supplies such as flipcharts, sticky notes, markers, and pens for the attendees and a projector and Internet connection for the instructor's laptop.

Online deliveries for this interactive training will use an online meeting platform (such as Zoom, WebEx, GoTo, or Teams) to have face-to-face contact online, including use of breakout rooms for group activities.

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Assessment
    • Individual Members Respond to the Online Agile Maturity Model
    • Assess Results – Strengths Weakness Opportunities and Threats Team Assessment
    • Understand Root Causes
    • Establish and Prioritize Items to Address in Workshop
  • Team Learning
    • Discussions and Exercises to Address Items Identified During Assessment
  • Conclusion
    • Review Changes to Process and/or Team Behaviors
    • Develop SMART Objectives for Next 90 Days
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Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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Reviews

the course is good, covers many aspects, wish the lab is a little bit more in depth

Concise and good to follow along. Although it is a lot to take in under a short period of time.

it was good and very informative. Instructure covered everything in detail.

The format of the class was concise. I learned new skills to use at my workplace.

my experince was great from the day i regetered to the actuall day of the class.