Leading Technology Projects with SCRUM is a hands on workshop which builds on basic project management concepts and focuses on the unique conditions, challenges, and complexity of Information Technology projects. It highlights the interaction between project management tools and techniques and software development life cycle methodology.
Scrum is a management and control process that cuts through complexity to focus on building software that meets business needs
What the Student will Learn
This workshop will demonstrate to participants the differences between project management methods and the scrum process. Participants will learn how to use both to ensure successful delivery of technology that delivers on organizational objectives.
Special attention is given to developing skills necessary for IT professionals to lead both technical and non-technical teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Pre-Requisites
Experience working in a technology project environment
Basic knowledge of project management processes
Instructor Bio
Diane Altwies, MBA, PMP is a certified project management professional and author of three project and program management books, including “Achieve PMP Exam Success: A concise study guide for the busy project manager”. Ms. Altwies has managed software development projects for over 25 years and continues to explore new ways to improve the overall success of technology projects in organizations—in this case, through Scrum.
Ms. Altwies manages and consults with teams wanting to implement Scrum in their environment as a compliment to a strong project management methodology. A guest Scrum Master will be on hand.
Workshop Objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
Describe the difference between a project management methodology and a technology development life cycle.
Describe the difference between project management methodology and scrum processes
Develop a project charter for a technology project that is based on corporate strategy
Create business requirements and technical requirements based on the strategy defined in the project charter
Create a project work breakdown structure
Link business and technical requirements to a scrum sprint
Assess project risks and evaluate options for delivering a technology project that meets the needs of the business
Respond to changes in direction for technology projects using best practices in project management and scrum
Describe the difference between a project manager and scrum master
Define the skills necessary to lead high profile technology projects
Course Outline
The Project Environment
Overview of the IT Project Environment
IT Project Life Cycles and Processes
Project Management Processes
TDLC Models
Managing Technology Projects
The Project Charter
Gathering Project Requirements
Requirements Traceability
Project Work Breakdown Structure
Project Risk Management
The Scrum Phenomenon
What is Scrum?
The Scrum Master
Project Management vs. Scrum
Creating a Sprint
The Scrum Team
Managing a Sprint
The Feedback Loop
Tracking Sprint Success
Managing and Responding to Risk with Scrum
Developing Risk Responses
Implementing Risk within a Scrum Plan
Responding to New Risks
Reducing Noise with Scrum
Lessons Learned
Leading Technology Projects for Success
What is Leadership?
Leadership Skills for the Project Manager
Leadership Skills for the Scrum Master
Communicating Project Strategy
Using Scrum to Demonstrate Success
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Core Performance Concepts Inc. (CPC) is a Registered Education Provider (REP®) for PMI and has been supplying high quality exam preparation materials to PMI Chapters since 2002. CPC has been providing curriculum in project management, leadership, business analysis, and lean six sigma since 1993. CPC offers more than 30 courses developed by subject matter experts and authors which help individuals understand and implement core concepts that improve their work and personal performance.