Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A Message From the Instructor

    • How to Use This Course

    • Before We Begin...
  • 2

    An Introduction to Agile

    • A Background to Agile

    • Why the Need to Go Agile?
  • 3

    Mapping Agile Values and Embedding the Principles

    • Download Agile Values and Principles Card

    • Agile Value #1: Responding to Change over Following a Plan

    • Agile Value #2: Individuals and Interactions over Processes and Tools

    • Agile Value #3: Working Products over Comprehensive Documentation

    • Agile Value #4: Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation

    • Embedding the Principles Part One

    • Embedding the Principles Part Two

    • Embedding the Principles Part Three

    • Embedding the Principles - Key Challenges

    • Where are the Challenges?

    • Changing the Focus on Deadlines
  • 4

    What is Kanban?

    • The Toyota System

    • Systems Thinking and Using Kaizen for Evolutionary change

    • Test your learning - What is Kanban?
  • 5

    Agile Roles and Characteristics

    • Structure of an Agile Team

    • The Kanban Lead

    • The Product Owner

    • The Agile Coach

    • Agile Characteristics and Culture

    • Test your learning - Agile Roles and Characteristics
  • 6

    The Backlog

    • What is a Product Backlog?

    • Work Item Types

    • How is it Managed and How to Avoid Creep?

    • Creating User Stories

    • Using INVEST to Ensure Readiness

    • Slicing a Story Into Small Manageable Chunks

    • Test your learning - The Backlog
  • 7

    The Mechanics of Kanban

    • Value Stream Mapping

    • Demand v Capability

    • Classes of Service

    • Explicit Policies

    • Limit Work in Progress (WIP)

    • Visualise

    • Flow and Impediments to Flow

    • Walkthrough of a Kanban Board

    • Measuring Predictability

    • Test your learning - The Mechanics of Kanban

    • Measuring Predictability
  • 8

    Value and Measuring Success

    • Defining Value

    • Measuring Success

    • Prioritisation Techniques

    • Product Backlog Prioritisation Exercise and Calculator

    • Managing Stakeholder Expectations

    • Working with Customers - Negotiation

    • Closing the Feedback Loop

    • Test Your Learning - Value and Measuring Success
  • 9

    Kanban Events

    • Ceremony Principles

    • The Daily Standup

    • Kanban Backlog Replenishment

    • Stakeholder Demonstrations and Showcase Events

    • Feedback, Adapt and Improve

    • Test your learning - Kanban Events
  • 10

    Servant Leadership

    • What is the Role of Agile Leaders?

    • What Do You Need From Your Leaders?

    • How To Make Sure That You Get the Support You Need

    • Test your learning - Servant Leadership
  • 11

    Getting Started as an Agile Kanban Team

    • Start With Where You Are

    • Breaking Down the Silos

    • Forming an Agile Culture In Your Team

    • Creating Your Backlog

    • User Story Template

    • Download the Kanban Board Guideline Sheet

    • Setting Up Your Kanban Board
  • 12

    Wrap Up

    • Wrap Up
  • 13

    Next steps

    • More Resources for You

    • Before you go...