Day 1
Session 1: Advanced Agile Project Management Principles

• Overview of advanced Agile principles and their relevance for project managers
• Differences between traditional project management and Agile project management
• Understanding the Agile mindset and principles: flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Group discussion: Agile vs. traditional project management in real-world projects

Session 2: Sprint Planning for Project Managers

• Detailed overview of sprint planning and its importance in Agile project management
• Breaking down project work into manageable tasks and creating user stories
• Estimating effort using story points and planning sprints with team capacity in mind
• Hands-on lab: Facilitating a sprint planning session for a sample project

Session 3: Managing the Product Backlog and Prioritization

• Creating and managing a product backlog to ensure focus on high-priority items
• Techniques for prioritizing backlog items: MoSCoW, WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First), and others
• Practical exercise: Managing and prioritizing a product backlog for an Agile project

Session 4: Stakeholder Management in Agile Projects

• Techniques for engaging stakeholders and managing their expectations throughout the project
• Communication strategies for Agile teams and stakeholders
• Group activity: Developing a stakeholder management plan for an Agile project

Day 2
Session 1: Facilitating Agile Retrospectives

• The importance of retrospectives for continuous improvement in Agile projects
• Techniques for facilitating effective retrospectives that drive actionable insights
• Hands-on lab: Conducting a retrospective for a sample sprint, identifying key areas for improvement

Session 2: Managing Agile Teams and Leadership

• The role of a project manager in an Agile environment: coaching, guiding, and removing impediments
• Developing high-performing Agile teams: team dynamics, collaboration, and motivation
• Group discussion: Leadership challenges in Agile projects and how to overcome them

Session 3: Agile Metrics and Performance Tracking

• Key Agile metrics: velocity, burn-down charts, cycle time, and lead time
• How to use Agile metrics to track project progress and optimize team performance
• Practical exercise: Interpreting Agile metrics to assess and improve project outcomes

Session 4: Scaling Agile in Larger Projects

• Techniques for scaling Agile methodologies in larger projects or across multiple teams
• Frameworks for scaling Agile: SAFe, LeSS, and Spotify model
• Case study: Scaling Agile in a large enterprise project

Day 3
Session 1: Managing Risks in Agile Projects

• Identifying and managing risks in Agile projects: technical, operational, and stakeholder-related risks
• Agile risk management techniques: risk burndown, proactive risk tracking, and response planning
• Hands-on lab: Developing a risk management plan for an Agile project

Session 2: Agile Change Management

• Managing change in an Agile environment: adjusting to shifting priorities and evolving customer needs
• Techniques for managing scope changes and aligning project work with business objectives
• Group activity: Planning and managing change in an Agile project

Session 3: Advanced Scrum Techniques for Project Managers

• In-depth look at Scrum practices: Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team roles
• How to support Scrum teams and facilitate Scrum events beyond sprint planning
• Practical exercise: Leading a Scrum team meeting and resolving common issues

Session 4: Final Workshop and Review

• Team simulation: Managing an Agile project using Scrum and Kanban techniques
• Peer feedback and instructor guidance on optimizing project management strategies
• Key takeaways and final Q&A to clarify any remaining questions