1-Week Agile Preparation Plan
Day 1: Introduction to Agile
What is Agile?: Definition and overview.
Agile Manifesto: Understand the 4 values and 12 principles of Agile.
Why Agile?: Benefits of Agile compared to traditional project management (Waterfall).
Common Agile Frameworks: Brief introduction to Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
Real-World Examples: Case studies of Agile in practice.
Outcome: Get a high-level understanding of Agile and its benefits.
Day 2: Scrum Framework Basics
Overview of Scrum: Key concepts of the Scrum framework.
Scrum Roles:
o Product Owner: Responsibilities and role in backlog management.
o Scrum Master: Facilitator role and ensuring Agile practices.
o Development Team: Roles and responsibilities.
Scrum Artifacts:
o Product Backlog: What it is and how it’s maintained.
o Sprint Backlog: Purpose and how it is created.
o Increment: Definition and importance.
Outcome: Understand the key components of Scrum and the roles involved.
Day 3: Scrum Events and Ceremonies
Sprint Planning: Setting goals, defining sprint backlog.
Daily Stand-Up (Daily Scrum): Purpose and format.
Sprint Review: Reviewing the work done, stakeholder feedback.
Sprint Retrospective: Analyzing what went well and areas for improvement.
Backlog Refinement: Techniques for maintaining a healthy product backlog.
Outcome: Gain a clear picture of how Scrum events work and how they support Agile processes.
Day 4: Agile Practices & Tools
User Stories: Writing effective user stories, including Acceptance Criteria.
Story Points & Estimation: What are story points, techniques like Planning Poker, and how to
estimate work.
Velocity: Understanding team velocity and its importance in Agile.
Agile Tools Overview: Brief intro to tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, and Monday.com.
Outcome: Learn about Agile best practices for task breakdown, estimation, and tracking.
Day 5: Kanban Methodology
What is Kanban?: Overview and principles.
Key Elements of Kanban:
o Kanban Board: Visualization of workflow.
o WIP Limits (Work In Progress): Managing work effectively.
o Pull System: How work is pulled through the process.
Kanban vs. Scrum: Differences and when to use each.
Outcome: Understand the Kanban approach, how to visualize work, and manage workflow efficiently.
Day 6: Advanced Agile Concepts
Agile Metrics:
o Burndown Chart: Tracking progress within a sprint.
o Burnup Chart: Tracking work completed over time.
o Cumulative Flow Diagram: Visualizing workflow and identifying bottlenecks.
Agile Planning:
o Release Planning: Planning for multiple sprints.
o Sprint Goal: How to define effective goals for each sprint.
o Roadmaps: Creating a high-level project roadmap.
Agile Testing: Concepts like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI).
Outcome: Delve deeper into Agile metrics and advanced planning techniques.
Day 7: Agile Mindset & Practice
Agile Mindset: Emphasizing continuous improvement, collaboration, and flexibility.
Agile Retrospectives: How to conduct effective retrospectives and implement feedback.
Agile Leadership: Characteristics of Agile leaders and how they support teams.
Mock Scrum Meeting: Conduct a simulated Scrum meeting to practice what you've learned.
Q&A / Case Study Discussion: Go through Agile case studies or scenarios.
Outcome: Solidify knowledge through practice and real-world scenarios, focusing on adopting an Agile
mindset.
