This course covers Agile and Lean principles, focusing on project leadership in real-world scenarios. You'll learn how to manage Agile projects, understand customer personas, and apply Lean strategies for process improvement. Gain essential skills in project estimation, prioritization, and Agile ceremonies.
In this course, you’ll start with a strong foundation of Agile and Lean principles, examining the core differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The course delves into customer-centric project management, introducing you to customer personas, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure you're meeting client needs from day one. You will also explore MoSCoW prioritization and minimum viable product (MVP) strategies to ensure your projects stay on track and deliver value. As you progress, you’ll dive into managing Agile projects with a focus on roles, reviews, metrics, and risk management. Learn the best practices for building Agile work breakdown structures (WBS) and identifying the right tasks and milestones for your team. The course also provides a deep understanding of Lean concepts like work-in-progress (WIP) limits, Kaizen, and Little’s Law, essential for streamlining workflows and improving productivity. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with actionable insights on both Agile and Lean practices that will help you lead projects successfully. Whether you’re managing a team or collaborating with stakeholders, this course will transform your approach to modern project leadership, making you a proficient leader who can effectively handle Agile projects and processes. This course is designed for project managers, Scrum masters, and Agile practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies. It’s perfect for professionals in project leadership roles, as well as anyone eager to improve their project management skills. A basic understanding of Agile and Lean concepts will be helpful but not required. This course takes a hands-on approach with real-world examples and interactive exercises. You will apply what you learn immediately to Agile project management scenarios. Each section builds on the last, ensuring you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This course is based on Scrum & Lean in Action - Modern Agile Project Leadership, by Govindakumar Madhavan. This course is licensed and distributed by Packt. All rights reserved. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.
