Agile approach to process management. Understand + Use

Recently, we have been talking more and more about the Agile approach to managing processes, teams and organizations. The understanding of it is very diverse, from “it is complete chaos” to “Agile is the most effective and productive approach in today's business environment”.

What exactly is Agile? Is it a theory, philosophy or a practical method that brings real improvements? When and how to apply it? Is it suitable for every company and organization? Are there risks in its implementation and what are they?

During the course, you will get acquainted with the principles of Agile and learn methods that will help make your teams more effective and achieve better business results.

Objective

To provide insight into the Agile approach and practical tools.

Benefits

• faster processes;

• more satisfied customers;

• greater team involvement and better cooperation.

Working method

A structured, practice-based, interactive working method. During the training, there will be a lot of discussions, practical exercises and tasks, the instructor will share examples from his personal experience, Latvian and global practice.

Target audience

Business and team leaders, process managers, and those who are interested in Agile and/or plan to implement this approach in their company, or team.

Program

1. Why is an Agile approach needed?

• World digitalization;

• Origin and history of the term Agile;

• Agile Manifesto and core values;

• Agile principles.

2. What is the difference between Agile and other approaches?

• Different process management approaches;

• Agile as an iterative and incremental approach;

• When to use Agile? And when not!

• Agile effect – or what to expect from Agile and what not to

  Agile in action – an interactive game;

The most popular Agile “frameworks” - SCRUM, KANBAN

3. How to implement Agile?

• The real impact of change: changes throughout the organization;

• Agile team building;

• Agile Leaders.

4. What can we do today?

• Agile Retrospective;

• Agile “hacks”, or basic (Agile) techniques to use in everyday life.