Course : Raising awareness of Agility and the challenges of an Agile transformation

Synthesis course - 1d - 7h00 - Ref. DMB
Price : 990 CHF E.T.

Raising awareness of Agility and the challenges of an Agile transformation




If you're a decision-maker involved in implementing Agility within an organization, or simply curious to understand the benefits and challenges, this course is for you. After a clear and precise presentation of Agility concepts and associated work methods, you will review the impact of an Agile transformation on an organization. Finally, you'll discover the key points to make your Agile transformation project a success.


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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. DMB
  1d - 7h00
990 CHF E.T.




If you're a decision-maker involved in implementing Agility within an organization, or simply curious to understand the benefits and challenges, this course is for you. After a clear and precise presentation of Agility concepts and associated work methods, you will review the impact of an Agile transformation on an organization. Finally, you'll discover the key points to make your Agile transformation project a success.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understand the purpose and fundamental principles of Agility
Understanding the main Agile methods
Understand the changes linked to Agility in the organization
Identify the key points of a successful Agile transformation

Intended audience
CIOs, IS directors and project leaders, managers, functional and business managers, etc. Anyone involved in implementing Agility within an organization.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Origin and definition of Agility

  • Why Agile? The limits of traditional methods.
  • A necessary adaptation to the current ecosystem.
  • A cultural break with traditional project management methods.
  • The reasons for Agility. Overcoming preconceived ideas.
  • The Agile manifesto, the principles. The benefits.
  • The Agility value proposition.

2
Overview of the most common Agile practices

  • An overview of the main Agile methods (Scrum, eXtreme Programming, Kanban, Lean Start-up, visual management, etc.).
  • Agile framework concepts: methods, principles and practices.
  • A new product management paradigm. Example with Lean Start'up.
  • An overview of the main principles and methods of Scrum and Kanban.
  • How visual management works.
Role-playing
Workshop: illustrating the Scrum process.

3
The impact of Agility on the organization

  • What changes for roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Stakeholders...), responsibilities and teams.
  • Different managerial positioning (Command and Control versus Servant Leadership).
  • Value-based project management: impact on budget management and contractualization.
  • Project organization: management tools, work rhythm, management style, communication...
  • Project planning: iterations, workload estimates, different levels of planning...
Role-playing
Workshop: Speedboat on changes to Agile roles.

4
The Agile transformation project

  • Define your Agile transformation project: objectives, scope, players and project.
  • The opportunities (greater efficiency while reassuring teams) and risks of an Agile transformation.
  • Define the measure and conditions of success.
  • The keys to specific change management.
  • Session retrospective.


Publication date : 05/28/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
On 19 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
On 9 October 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 19 June, 9 Oct.