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Agile Adoption and Transformation Training

Agile Adoption and Transformation Training

This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

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7 hours to complete

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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This Agile Adoption and Team Building course provides the skills to drive successful Agile transformation and build high-performing teams. Start with Foundations of Agile Adoption to explore approaches for adopting Agile, learn essentials to get started, and select the right pilot project size. Adapt to Scrum, execute transition projects iteratively, set clear expectations, and manage resistance to change with practical strategies. Then, move to Overcoming Challenges and Building Agile Teams to tackle common obstacles during Scrum transitions, strengthen collaboration from requirements to cross-functional execution, and develop self-organizing teams. Finally, explore Agile maturity models to assess progress, track growth, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply Agile Adoption: Use strategies to initiate and scale Agile transformation - Transition to Scrum: Execute iterative projects and manage change effectively - Build Agile Teams: Foster collaboration and create self-organizing, cross-functional groups - Use Maturity Models: Assess Agile practices and drive continuous improvement Ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile practitioners seeking to strengthen Agile adoption and team-building expertise.

This module covers the foundations of Agile adoption, focusing on strategies to drive successful transformation. Learn key approaches to adopting Agile, essentials for getting started, and how to select the right pilot project size. Explore adapting to Scrum, executing transition projects iteratively, and setting clear expectations. Gain practical skills to manage resistance to change through guided activities and build effective Agile adoption strategies.

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10 videos1 reading2 assignments

10 videos Total 17 minutes

Driving Agile Adoption and Transformation 0 minutes
Learning Objectives 1 minute
Approaches for Agile Adoption 2 minutes
Essentials to Start Agile Adoption 1 minute
Select the Right Pilot Project Size 2 minutes
Adapt to Scrum 1 minute
Execute Transition Projects Iteratively 1 minute
Set Clear Expectations 3 minutes
Manage Resistance to Change 3 minutes
Activity: Creating a Strategy for Managing Resistance to Change 3 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 115 minutes

Assessment for Foundations of Agile Adoption 60 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Agile Adoption 55 minutes

This module explores overcoming challenges in transitioning to Scrum and building high-performing Agile teams. Learn how to address common obstacles during Agile transformation and strengthen collaboration from requirements to cross-functional execution. Discover the importance of self-organization, cross-functional Scrum teams, and Agile requirements. Gain insights into using maturity models to assess progress, track growth, and drive continuous improvement in Agile practices.

What's included

7 videos1 reading5 assignments

7 videos Total 22 minutes

Challenges in Transitioning to Scrum 3 minutes
Agile Requirements 1 minute
Self-Organization and Cross-Functional Scrum Teams 6 minutes
Maturity Model 5 minutes
Use of Maturity Model 2 minutes
Different Maturity Models 4 minutes
Key Takeaways 2 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

ASM Mock Test Guideline 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 232 minutes

Assessment for Overcoming Challenges and Building Agile Teams 60 minutes
Quiz on Challenges in Transitioning to Scrum 12 minutes
Quiz on Agile Collaboration: From Requirements to Cross-Functional Execution 15 minutes
Quiz on Maturity Model 55 minutes
Mock Test for Agile Scrum Master 90 minutes

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It focuses on driving Agile adoption, overcoming Scrum challenges, and building effective teams.

Project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile practitioners, and beginners.

You’ll learn Agile adoption strategies, Scrum transition, team building, and maturity model application.

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