PRINCE2 Agile: Project Management Framework

Introduction:

This PRINCE2 Agile project management training course is designed for PRINCE2 practitioners who wish to enhance their skill set by integrating Agile delivery methods with PRINCE2 principles. The course provides an in-depth exploration of Agile practices and how they can be effectively combined with PRINCE2 methodologies.

Participants will gain the ability to merge PRINCE2's structured governance with Agile's flexibility, enhancing overall project management effectiveness. The course prepares attendees for PRINCE2 Agile certification, validating their expertise in this hybrid project management approach.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand foundational Agile principles and methodologies.
• Recognize the benefits and rationale for combining PRINCE2 with Agile practices.
• Evaluate and apply key focus areas for Agile projects.
• Tailor PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes to fit Agile environments.
• Integrate Agile roles within the PRINCE2 project management team structure.
• Implement Agile behaviors and techniques within the PRINCE2 framework.
• Adjust the six aspects of project performance using the fix and flex approach.
• Apply PRINCE2 principles, themes, processes, and management products to Agile projects.

Training Methodology:

• Case Studies
• Simulation Exercises
• Interactive Workshops
• Expert Lectures
• Hands-On Practice

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Understanding The Basic Concepts of Common Agile Ways of Working

• Difference between projects and Business as Usual (BAU)
• Agile methodologies: History and frameworks
• Agile vs. Waterfall: Key distinctions
• Agile maturity levels and frameworks
• Agile behaviors and practices
• PRINCE2’s interpretation of Agile
• Kanban methodology and its components
• Lean start-up principles
• Transitioning to Agile
• Scrum theory and its components

Unit 2: Understanding The Purpose and Context of Combining PRINCE2 and Agile

• Methods for integrating PRINCE2 and Agile
• Benefits and contexts for PRINCE2 Agile
• PRINCE2 Agile framework components
• The eight guidance points of PRINCE2 Agile
• PRINCE2 controls in Agile contexts
• PRINCE2 Agile project journey
• Applying focus areas in Agile settings

Unit 3: Explaining The Purpose and Use of The Agilometer Throughout a Project

• The Agilometer sliders and their enhancement
• Requirements terminology, decomposition, and prioritization
• Importance of rich communication
• Controlling release frequency and 'failing fast'

Unit 4: Fixing and Flexing The Six Aspects of a Project in an Agile Context

• Using the hexagon and directional arrows for project performance
• Tolerances for fixing and flexing project aspects
• Approaches for achieving performance targets
• Benefits of fix and flex approach for customers

Unit 5: Modifying PRINCE2 Principles, Themes, Processes, and Management Products for Agile Projects

• PRINCE2 Agile behaviors: Transparency, Collaboration, Rich Communication, Self-Organization, Exploration
• Integrating Agile into PRINCE2 processes and themes
• Roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner
• Redistributing roles and team structures
• Servant leadership and its organizational role
• Working Agreements and quality tools
• Planning approaches and risk strategies
• Integration of Agile methods within PRINCE2 processes
• Adjustments to PRINCE2 products and themes for Agile

Conclusion:

Upon completion of this PRINCE2 Agile training course, participants will achieve PRINCE2 Agile certification, demonstrating their expertise in blending PRINCE2 governance with Agile practices. This certification will enhance their project management capabilities and open up new opportunities in managing complex projects.