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1. Agile Training Program Handout
Agile Training Program Slides, Activities, and Trainer Notes
Session Title: Agile Ceremonies and Organizational Readiness for Agile Projects
Total Duration: 3 hours
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Slide 1: Welcome & Introduction
Title: Welcome to Agile Training!
- Trainer Introduction
- Participant Introduction (if feasible)
- Training Objectives:
- Understand Agile sprint ceremonies
- Learn how to effectively conduct Sprint Planning, manage Sprint Backlogs, and run Sprint Reviews
- Explore organizational readiness and best practices for Agile implementation
Trainer Notes:
- Use an interactive opening (e.g., "One word that comes to your mind when you hear 'Agile'").
- Share agenda and logistics (break times, participation expectations).
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Slide 2: Agile Overview (Quick Refresher)
- Agile Manifesto Principles
- Scrum Framework Overview
- Iterative Development Benefits
Trainer Notes:
- Use a visual Scrum diagram.
- Connect with participants' existing experiences.
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Slide 3: Sprint Planning
- Purpose: Define the Sprint Goal & work
- Inputs: Product Backlog, team capacity
- Outputs: Sprint Backlog, Sprint Goal
- Time-boxed: Max 8 hours for a 1-month Sprint
Trainer Notes:
- Discuss importance of shared commitment.
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Activity 1: Sprint Planning Simulation
Task: Plan a sprint for a fictional e-commerce app.
- Form teams
- Product Owner provides backlog items
- Teams estimate & create a Sprint Goal
Trainer Notes:
- Encourage time-boxing (15 minutes)
- Facilitate sharing of results
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Slide 4: Sprint Backlog
- List of selected backlog items + implementation tasks
- Owned and updated by the development team
- Daily updates in Daily Scrum
Trainer Notes:
- Explain how sprint backlog evolves.
- Emphasize task breakdown.
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Activity 2: Create a Sprint Backlog
Task: Pick one backlog item (e.g., user login feature) and break it into tasks
Trainer Notes:
- Use sticky notes or Miro/Jamboard if virtual
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Slide 5: Sprint Review
- Held at end of Sprint
- Inspect Increment, gather feedback
- Adjust Product Backlog
Trainer Notes:
- Use examples (demo a simple product increment)
- Emphasize transparency and openness
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Activity 3: Sprint Review Role-Play
Task: One team presents their increment, others act as stakeholders providing feedback
Trainer Notes:
- Guide on how to demo value, not just features
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Slide 6: Organizational Considerations for Agile Projects
- Culture of trust and collaboration
- Self-organizing teams
- Agile tools: Jira, Trello, etc.
- Leadership buy-in and continuous training
Trainer Notes:
- Share case study or experience
- Invite participant input on current challenges
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Activity 4: Agile Readiness SWOT Analysis
Task: Each group assesses their organization's readiness under SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats)
Trainer Notes:
- Provide SWOT template
- 15 minutes group work + 10 minutes share-back
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Slide 7: Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Recap key takeaways
- Provide quick Agile Maturity Checklist
- Open Q&A
Trainer Notes:
- Share a 5-point feedback form (Google Forms or printed)
- Provide Agile reference material
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Deliverables to Provide Participants:
1. Slide deck (PDF or PPT)
2. Activity Instructions & Templates:
- Sprint Planning Backlog
- Sprint Task Breakdown Template
- Sprint Review Notes Sheet
- Agile Readiness SWOT Template
3. Agile Reference Handout
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