Agile frameworks have become a dominant way of working because of their proven success in delivering value and fostering engaged, robust teams. As remote work becomes increasingly common, the challenges of managing distributed teams also grow. Agile leadership provides a flexible, collaborative framework for overcoming these challenges and driving team success. This short course is divided into three parts, each focusing on a key aspect of agile leadership in the context of distributed teams. Within each part, we delve into three specific topics to provide participants with actionable strategies and insights.
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Agile frameworks have become a dominant way of working because of their proven success in delivering value and fostering engaged, robust teams. As remote work becomes increasingly common, the challenges of managing distributed teams also grow. Agile leadership provides a flexible, collaborative framework for overcoming these challenges and driving team success. This short course is divided into three parts, each focusing on a key aspect of agile leadership in the context of distributed teams. Within each part, we delve into three specific topics to provide participants with actionable strategies and insights.
Agile frameworks have become a dominant way of working because of their proven success in delivering value and fostering engaged, robust teams. As remote work becomes increasingly common, the challenges of managing distributed teams also grow. Agile leadership provides a flexible, collaborative framework for overcoming these challenges and driving team success. This short course is divided into three parts, each focusing on a key aspect of agile leadership in the context of distributed teams. Within each part, we delve into three specific topics to provide participants with actionable strategies and insights.
This program is for professionals across industries interested in Agile leadership techniques for distributed teams. It offers practical strategies for optimizing collaboration in the digital age, empowering participants to drive performance and innovation within their teams.
Participants should have basic computer skills, familiarity with business software and online navigation, and openness to new ideas. These foundational elements enable the implementation of Agile leadership techniques in distributed teams, fostering innovation and growth.
After completing this course, learners will be equipped to articulate the key concepts and principles of Agile leadership, enabling them to effectively employ agile practices to enhance team dynamics and productivity within distributed settings. They will develop the ability to recognize and address common challenges facing distributed agile teams both presently and in the evolving landscape, empowering them to navigate future complexities with confidence and foresight.
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Review Agile terminology
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Review some of the common words, terms, and phrases associated with Agile software development.
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Agile Frameworks
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Compile a list of Agile-related terms
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Review definitions and explanations
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Practice using the terms in context
Review 'Agile Management for Software Engineering'
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of agile principles and practices, specifically in the context of software engineering. Reviewing it beforehand will help you build a solid foundation for the course.
View
Kanban Maturity Model, Coaches' Edition: A Map...
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Read the introduction and first three chapters.
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Summarize the key concepts and principles of agile management.
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Identify the benefits and challenges of using agile in software development.
Form a Study Group for Agile Leadership
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Collaborating with peers in a study group will provide opportunities for discussion, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, which can enhance your learning experience.
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Identify a group of peers who are also taking the course.
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Set up regular meetings to discuss course material, share insights, and work on assignments together.
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Take turns leading discussions and presenting on specific topics.
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Follow a tutorial on Scrum
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Learn the basics of Scrum, one of the most popular Agile frameworks.
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Find a reputable tutorial on Scrum
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Follow the tutorial step-by-step
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Try out Scrum in a practical setting
Practice Agile Estimation Techniques
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Regular practice of agile estimation techniques will enhance your ability to estimate project scope and timelines accurately, which is a critical skill for agile leaders.
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Agile Estimation
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Familiarize yourself with different agile estimation techniques.
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Participate in online estimation exercises or simulations.
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Estimate the size and complexity of user stories or tasks.
Attend an Agile Leadership Workshop
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Participating in an agile leadership workshop will allow you to engage with experts and practitioners, gain hands-on experience, and deepen your understanding of the course material.
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Research and identify relevant workshops.
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Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals.
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Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions and exercises.
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Reflect on the learnings and apply them to your own work.
Attend an Agile meetup
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Network with other Agile practitioners and learn about their experiences.
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Find an Agile meetup in your area
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Attend the meetup and introduce yourself
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Participate in discussions and ask questions
Practice using Agile tools
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Become more proficient with the tools and techniques used in Agile development.
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Identify the Agile tools you need to practice with
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Find online resources or tutorials on how to use these tools
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Practice using the tools in a simulated or real-world environment
Create a personal Agile project
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Apply your Agile knowledge and skills to a project of your own.
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Define the scope of your project
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Create a project plan using Agile principles
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Implement your project using Agile techniques
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Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement
Mentor a junior Agile practitioner
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Share your Agile knowledge and experience with someone new to the field.
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Find a junior Agile practitioner who is willing to be mentored
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Set up a regular meeting time to provide guidance and support
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Share your experiences and insights
Contribute to an open-source Agile project
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Contribute to the Agile community by participating in open-source projects.
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Find an open-source Agile project that interests you
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Identify a way to contribute to the project
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Make your contributions to the project
Review Agile terminology
Show steps
Review some of the common words, terms, and phrases associated with Agile software development.
Browse courses on
Agile Frameworks
Show steps
- Compile a list of Agile-related terms
- Review definitions and explanations
- Practice using the terms in context
Review 'Agile Management for Software Engineering'
Show steps
This book provides a comprehensive overview of agile principles and practices, specifically in the context of software engineering. Reviewing it beforehand will help you build a solid foundation for the course.
View
Kanban Maturity Model, Coaches' Edition: A Map...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the introduction and first three chapters.
- Summarize the key concepts and principles of agile management.
- Identify the benefits and challenges of using agile in software development.
Form a Study Group for Agile Leadership
Show steps
Collaborating with peers in a study group will provide opportunities for discussion, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, which can enhance your learning experience.
Browse courses on
Agile Leadership
Show steps
- Identify a group of peers who are also taking the course.
- Set up regular meetings to discuss course material, share insights, and work on assignments together.
- Take turns leading discussions and presenting on specific topics.
Follow a tutorial on Scrum
Show steps
Learn the basics of Scrum, one of the most popular Agile frameworks.
Browse courses on
Scrum
Show steps
- Find a reputable tutorial on Scrum
- Follow the tutorial step-by-step
- Try out Scrum in a practical setting
Practice Agile Estimation Techniques
Show steps
Regular practice of agile estimation techniques will enhance your ability to estimate project scope and timelines accurately, which is a critical skill for agile leaders.
Browse courses on
Agile Estimation
Show steps
- Familiarize yourself with different agile estimation techniques.
- Participate in online estimation exercises or simulations.
- Estimate the size and complexity of user stories or tasks.
Attend an Agile Leadership Workshop
Show steps
Participating in an agile leadership workshop will allow you to engage with experts and practitioners, gain hands-on experience, and deepen your understanding of the course material.
Browse courses on
Agile Leadership
Show steps
- Research and identify relevant workshops.
- Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals.
- Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions and exercises.
- Reflect on the learnings and apply them to your own work.
Attend an Agile meetup
Show steps
Network with other Agile practitioners and learn about their experiences.
Show steps
- Find an Agile meetup in your area
- Attend the meetup and introduce yourself
- Participate in discussions and ask questions
Practice using Agile tools
Show steps
Become more proficient with the tools and techniques used in Agile development.
Show steps
- Identify the Agile tools you need to practice with
- Find online resources or tutorials on how to use these tools
- Practice using the tools in a simulated or real-world environment
Create a personal Agile project
Show steps
Apply your Agile knowledge and skills to a project of your own.
Show steps
- Define the scope of your project
- Create a project plan using Agile principles
- Implement your project using Agile techniques
- Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement
Mentor a junior Agile practitioner
Show steps
Share your Agile knowledge and experience with someone new to the field.
Show steps
- Find a junior Agile practitioner who is willing to be mentored
- Set up a regular meeting time to provide guidance and support
- Share your experiences and insights
Contribute to an open-source Agile project
Show steps
Contribute to the Agile community by participating in open-source projects.
Show steps
- Find an open-source Agile project that interests you
- Identify a way to contribute to the project
- Make your contributions to the project
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