4.7
Intermediate
6h
More Effective Agile: A Roadmap for Software Leaders
Gain insights into proven Agile practices, practical considerations, and modern approaches to enhance software development. Discover valuable strategies for leaders at all organizational levels.
Content
1.
Introduction
2 Lessons
Get familiar with Agile development's evolution, effective practices, and implementation for business success.
2.
What’s Really Different About Agile?
5 Lessons
Unpack the core of Agile's differences, its benefits, leadership actions, and essential resources.
3.
Responding to the Challenges of Complexity and Uncertainty
6 Lessons
Examine decision-making frameworks to navigate complexity and uncertainty in software projects effectively.
4.
More Effective Agile Beginnings: Scrum
6 Lessons
Break down the steps to effectively implement Scrum, addressing common failure modes and success factors.
5.
More Effective Agile Team Structure
7 Lessons
Take a closer look at organizing cross-functional Agile teams, integrating testers, and managing production support.
6.
More Effective Agile Team Culture
6 Lessons
Focus on fostering team motivation through autonomy, mastery, purpose, growth mindset, and direct user interaction.
7.
More Effective Distributed Agile Teams
6 Lessons
Build on tightening feedback loops, fostering communication, systemic fixes, leadership actions, and effectiveness in distributed Agile teams.
8.
More Effective Individuals and Interactions
5 Lessons
Step through enhancing individual and team interactions for effective Agile leadership.
9.
More Effective Agile Projects
9 Lessons
Look at principles and strategies for effective small, short, and well-planned Agile projects.
10.
More Effective Large Agile Projects
6 Lessons
Go hands-on with scaling Agile practices, architecture strategies, and effective coordination for large projects.
11.
More Effective Agile Quality
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of maintaining quality in Agile, from defect management to leadership actions.
12.
More Effective Agile Testing
5 Lessons
Enhance Agile testing with dev-led automated tests, balanced testing strategies, modern practices, and clear leadership goals.
13.
More Effective Agile Requirements Creation
7 Lessons
Focus on refining Agile requirements through iterative backlog management, user stories, and adaptive strategies.
14.
More Effective Agile Requirements Prioritization
5 Lessons
Master effective Agile requirements prioritization using key techniques like story mapping and T-shirt sizing.
15.
More Effective Agile Delivery
5 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in automating Agile delivery, leveraging CI/CD benefits, and effective leadership actions.
16.
More Effective Agile Leadership
6 Lessons
Discover effective Agile leadership principles, emphasize outcomes, clear purpose, throughput, key behaviors, and continuous self-evaluation.
17.
More Effective Agile Organizational Culture
5 Lessons
Examine the factors influencing effective Agile culture, team capacity, leadership, and organizational support.
18.
More Effective Agile Measurement
5 Lessons
Break down complex ideas on measuring work, quality, and leadership in Agile practices.
19.
More Effective Agile Process Improvement
7 Lessons
Take a closer look at improving productivity, monitoring WIP, retrospectives, and leadership actions in Agile.
20.
More Effective Agile Predictability
8 Lessons
See how Agile balances predictability and flexibility, enabling control over cost, schedule, and features.
21.
More Effective Agile in Regulated Industries
6 Lessons
Master the steps to align Agile practices with regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and improving efficiency.
22.
More Effective Agile Portfolio Management
5 Lessons
Step through Agile portfolio management using WSJF and reducing the cost of delay.
23.
More Effective Agile Adoptions
6 Lessons
Look at structured approaches and models for successful Agile adoption in organizations.
24.
Closing
3 Lessons
Go hands-on with effective Agile leadership, continuous improvement, and key principles for sustained team growth.
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