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Overview
The Professional Agile Leadership™ (PAL I) certification validates a leader’s understanding of Agile’s value to an organization and how to practice Agile effectively. The certification emphasizes the importance of leadership support for Agile teams to foster organizational agility and enhance team performance.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Grasp the foundational principles of the Scrum Framework.
- Develop skills to support self-managing Agile teams.
- Master Agile product management with a focus on value delivery.
- Promote organizational agility and evidence-based management.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within Agile teams.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
- Recommended attendance of the Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) course.
- Understanding of organizational design and culture in Agile environments.
- Familiarity with Agile leadership styles and facilitation techniques.
- Basic knowledge of product management and release planning in Agile.
Course Outline
Module 1: Agile Mindset and LeadershipCourses2024-11-11T23:00:43+05:30
- Core Principles of Agile Leadership: Explore the foundational beliefs of Agile leaders, focusing on adaptability, empathy, and servant leadership.
- Influence and Collaboration: Learn how Agile leaders foster a collaborative environment by influencing without authority and empowering teams.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Understand how Agile leaders drive a culture of continuous learning to stay competitive in a dynamic environment.
Module 2: Advanced Facilitation TechniquesCourses2024-11-11T23:02:57+05:30
- Constructive Conflict Resolution: Discover methods for managing conflict productively to enhance team dynamics and creativity.
- Effective Communication in Agile Teams: Understand communication techniques that keep teams aligned and transparent throughout the Agile process.
- Decision-Making Frameworks: Learn frameworks like consensus and participatory decision-making to empower teams to make informed choices.
Module 3: Stakeholder and Customer EngagementCourses2024-11-11T23:04:53+05:30
- Identifying Key Stakeholders: Techniques to recognize and prioritize stakeholders to streamline collaboration and align project goals.
- Customer-Centric Development: Explore methods for incorporating customer feedback to improve product relevance and quality.
- Feedback Loops and Iterative Improvement: Implement feedback loops with stakeholders for continuous product enhancements.
Module 4: Metrics and Evidence-Based Decision MakingCourses2024-11-11T23:06:37+05:30
- Selecting Effective Agile Metrics: Discover key metrics that reflect Agile progress, such as velocity, cycle time, and lead time.
- Interpreting Data for Agile Teams: Learn how to analyze data meaningfully to make better, more informed decisions.
- Balancing Metrics and Goals: Strategies for aligning metrics with team goals while avoiding metric-driven behaviors that stifle innovation.
Module 5: Agile Transformation and Change ManagementCourses2024-11-11T23:07:50+05:30
- Planning Agile Transformation: Steps to develop a roadmap for transitioning to Agile across departments.
- Managing Organizational Resistance: Techniques for addressing resistance and creating buy-in from stakeholders.
- Scaling Agile Practices: Explore frameworks and practices to scale Agile effectively across multiple teams.
