Leading Projects with Scrum
Synopsis
Leading Technology Projects with SCRUM is a hands on workshop which builds on basic project management concepts and focuses on the unique conditions, challenges, and complexity of Information Technology projects. It highlights the interaction between project management tools and techniques and software development life cycle methodology.
Scrum is a management and control process that cuts through complexity to focus on building software that meets business needs
What the Student will Learn
This workshop will demonstrate to participants the differences between project management methods and the scrum process. Participants will learn how to use both to ensure successful delivery of technology that delivers on organizational objectives.
Special attention is given to developing skills necessary for IT professionals to lead both technical and non-technical teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Pre-Requisites
- Experience working in a technology project environment
- Basic knowledge of project management processes
Instructor Bio
Diane Altwies, MBA, PMP is a certified project management professional and author of three project and program management books, including “Achieve PMP Exam Success: A concise study guide for the busy project manager”. Ms. Altwies has managed software development projects for over 25 years and continues to explore new ways to improve the overall success of technology projects in organizations—in this case, through Scrum.
Ms. Altwies manages and consults with teams wanting to implement Scrum in their environment as a compliment to a strong project management methodology. A guest Scrum Master will be on hand.
Workshop Objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
- Describe the difference between a project management methodology and a technology development life cycle.
- Describe the difference between project management methodology and scrum processes
- Develop a project charter for a technology project that is based on corporate strategy
- Create business requirements and technical requirements based on the strategy defined in the project charter
- Create a project work breakdown structure
- Link business and technical requirements to a scrum sprint
- Assess project risks and evaluate options for delivering a technology project that meets the needs of the business
- Respond to changes in direction for technology projects using best practices in project management and scrum
- Describe the difference between a project manager and scrum master
- Define the skills necessary to lead high profile technology projects
Course Outline
The Project Environment
- Overview of the IT Project Environment
- IT Project Life Cycles and Processes
- Project Management Processes
- TDLC Models
Managing Technology Projects
- The Project Charter
- Gathering Project Requirements
- Requirements Traceability
- Project Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Risk Management
The Scrum Phenomenon
- What is Scrum?
- The Scrum Master
- Project Management vs. Scrum
- Creating a Sprint
- The Scrum Team
- Managing a Sprint
- The Feedback Loop
- Tracking Sprint Success
Managing and Responding to Risk with Scrum
- Developing Risk Responses
- Implementing Risk within a Scrum Plan
- Responding to New Risks
- Reducing Noise with Scrum
- Lessons Learned
Leading Technology Projects for Success
- What is Leadership?
- Leadership Skills for the Project Manager
- Leadership Skills for the Scrum Master
- Communicating Project Strategy
- Using Scrum to Demonstrate Success
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