The changing and dynamic reality of development and social impact projects demands new, more flexible project management approaches that allow for adapting to changes or unforeseen events that may arise during project execution and, in addition, to achieve development in a sustainable, inclusive and respectful manner, applying the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
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The changing and dynamic reality of development and social impact projects demands new, more flexible project management approaches that allow for adapting to changes or unforeseen events that may arise during project execution and, in addition, to achieve development in a sustainable, inclusive and respectful manner, applying the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
The changing and dynamic reality of development and social impact projects demands new, more flexible project management approaches that allow for adapting to changes or unforeseen events that may arise during project execution and, in addition, to achieve development in a sustainable, inclusive and respectful manner, applying the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
For this reason, AcademiaBID, the IDB's learning platform, has developed the PM4R Agile methodology. With this hybrid methodology you will be able to progress more efficiently in the projects you are participating in, while increasing transparency, continuously engaging stakeholders and motivating the team.
In this course you will learn the basic concepts of agile that promote the development of the agile mindset and why it is important for managing development and social impact projects. In addition, you will learn the roles that make up an agile team and what their responsibilities are during project execution.
During these weeks, we will support you with practical activities to internalize the agile principles of PM4R Agile and the expected behaviors of each of these principles. Through a self-diagnosis, you will be able to analyze the degree of agility you have at the beginning, both at the individual level and at the level of your organization. In this way, you will be able to reinforce your knowledge and practice of the agile mindset principles before applying the 5 steps of the PM4R Agile methodology.
Start today to apply agility in your project with a methodology adapted to your needs. We are waiting for you in the course.
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The course PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects, seeks to develop in students concrete skills for the management of development and social impact projects based on the principles of agility, thanks to a hybrid approach to project management: PM4R Agile.
During this first course you will learn, through practical activities, to internalize the PM4R Agile principles and the expected behaviors of each of these principles. Through a self-diagnosis you will be able to study the degree of agility both individually and in the organizations where you work to know if you are ready to apply the PM4R methodology and its five steps.
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Create a folder on your computer or in a cloud storage service for course materials.
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Bookmark relevant websites and articles.
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Locate and download any software or tools required for the course.
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Review the basic concepts of agile and project management to build a stronger foundation for the course.
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Agile Mindset
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Read the course syllabus and introduction.
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Review your notes from previous courses or online resources on agile.
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Complete the self-assessment quiz to identify your current level of understanding.
Develop a Personal Learning Plan
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Create a personalized learning plan to guide your progress and identify areas for improvement.
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Set specific learning goals for the course.
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Identify your strengths and weaknesses based on the self-assessment.
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Develop a weekly schedule for study and practice.
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Identify resources and support systems to help you achieve your goals.
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Engage with peers to discuss course concepts, share insights, and reinforce understanding.
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Find a study group or create your own with classmates.
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Meet regularly to review course material, work on assignments, and discuss project ideas.
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Take turns leading discussions and presenting on specific topics.
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Identify and reach out to experts in the field to gain additional insights and guidance.
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Attend industry events and conferences.
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Join online communities and forums related to agile.
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Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.
Build a Portfolio
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Create a portfolio of projects and case studies to demonstrate your understanding and skills in agile project management.
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Select projects from your coursework or work experience that showcase your agile capabilities.
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Document the projects, including the problem statement, solution, and results.
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Share your portfolio with potential employers or clients.
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Get involved in open source projects to gain practical experience and contribute to the community.
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Find open source projects related to agile or project management.
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Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
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Submit pull requests or bug reports to contribute to the project.
Gather Resources
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Gather resources and tools to support your learning throughout the course.
Show steps
- Create a folder on your computer or in a cloud storage service for course materials.
- Bookmark relevant websites and articles.
- Locate and download any software or tools required for the course.
Review Basic Concepts
Show steps
Review the basic concepts of agile and project management to build a stronger foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Agile Mindset
Show steps
- Read the course syllabus and introduction.
- Review your notes from previous courses or online resources on agile.
- Complete the self-assessment quiz to identify your current level of understanding.
Develop a Personal Learning Plan
Show steps
Create a personalized learning plan to guide your progress and identify areas for improvement.
Show steps
- Set specific learning goals for the course.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses based on the self-assessment.
- Develop a weekly schedule for study and practice.
- Identify resources and support systems to help you achieve your goals.
Participate in Study Groups
Show steps
Engage with peers to discuss course concepts, share insights, and reinforce understanding.
Show steps
- Find a study group or create your own with classmates.
- Meet regularly to review course material, work on assignments, and discuss project ideas.
- Take turns leading discussions and presenting on specific topics.
Connect with Experts
Show steps
Identify and reach out to experts in the field to gain additional insights and guidance.
Show steps
- Attend industry events and conferences.
- Join online communities and forums related to agile.
- Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.
Build a Portfolio
Show steps
Create a portfolio of projects and case studies to demonstrate your understanding and skills in agile project management.
Show steps
- Select projects from your coursework or work experience that showcase your agile capabilities.
- Document the projects, including the problem statement, solution, and results.
- Share your portfolio with potential employers or clients.
Contribute to Open Source Projects
Show steps
Get involved in open source projects to gain practical experience and contribute to the community.
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- Find open source projects related to agile or project management.
- Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
- Submit pull requests or bug reports to contribute to the project.
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