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Agile 101-A simple introduction to Agile origin & principles
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Agile 101-A simple introduction to Agile origin & principles

Agile 101- A high level, but comprehensive introduction to Agile from it's origins up to the present
Created byDavid Keenan
Last updated 3/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • A fundamental understanding of the Agile basics
  • A brief recap of Lean
  • A history of Agile over the last 20 years
  • A look at the Agile Manifesto
  • A comparison of Agile with Lean and Waterfall
  • An understanding of Scaled Agile

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 47m total length

  • Agile 101 -Introduction2:40

    Explore the origins and core principles of agile, from lean and waterfall contrasts to the Agile Manifesto’s values and 12 principles, with emphasis on transparency, inspection, and teamwork.

  • Recap on Lean 1012:13

    Recap lean 101 by tracing the Toyota production system and lean manufacturing, focusing on waste elimination, quality, and efficiency, plus just-in-time and continuous improvement.

  • Waterfall project management6:03

    Explore waterfall project management, rooted in Winston Royce's 1976 concept and the DoD standard, with six stages, highlighting its sequential, top-down, and change-resistant nature.

  • The underlying themes of Agile2:45

    Explore the five agile themes: iterative and incremental delivery through short cycles, building on knowledge to successive versions, and ensuring transparency, inspection, and adaption for continuous improvement.

  • A high level view of Agile5:27

    Compare waterfall and agile to reveal iterative monthly design-build-test-deploy cycles that prioritize value, continuous planning, visualizing workflow, and a self-organizing, collaborative team.

  • Agile versus Waterfall - A paradigm shift5:40

    Agile contrasts with waterfall by fixing cost and schedule while iterating scope based on feedback, reducing risk and delivering value early.

  • A brief historical timeline of Agile4:08

    Track the shift from waterfall to agile practices in the 1990s, as rapid application development, unified process, xp, and scrum lead to the 2001 agile manifesto and enterprise agility discussions.

  • The Agile Manifesto - Values and Principles9:49

    Explore the agile manifesto's values and principles, emphasizing individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and adaptability to change.

  • Project success - A few more numbers4:28

    Explore the latest state of agile adoption, with Scrum as the dominant method and rising hybrid usage, while noting ongoing challenges in project success.

  • Scaling Agile1:34

    Explore scaling agile frameworks from project to enterprise levels, with SAFe leading adoption. Scrum and Scrum of Scrums follow as popular approaches, while Less, Disciplined Agile Delivery, and Nexus trail.

  • Recap on the main points from Agile 1012:29

    Recaps lean and waterfall, contrasting them with agile’s incremental, transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Covers history from 1990 to today, scrum dominance, and enterprise-scale adoption.

Requirements

  • No Prerequisites

Description

Welcome to Agile 101: Unveiling the Agile Methodology

Dive into the world of Agile with this introductory course, perfect for those new to the concept. In less than an hour, Agile 101 offers a comprehensive overview of Agile methodologies, contrasting them with Lean and Waterfall, and guiding you through the paradigm shift towards more adaptive project management.

What You'll Discover:

  • The foundational philosophies of Lean and Waterfall, setting the stage for Agile.

  • An in-depth look at Agile's core themes and how they represent a shift from traditional project management.

  • A brief history of Agile, including the Agile Manifesto's values and principles.

  • Insights into Agile's growth and its application in scaling to global enterprises.

Ideal for: Anyone seeking a succinct yet thorough introduction to Agile. This course is tailored for beginners, including project managers, developers, or anyone curious about modern project management techniques.

A Note from the Instructor: This course was extracted from the recording of a successful two-part webinar series (Lean 101 and Agile 101) I hosted, receiving fantastic feedback. Motivated by the positive response, I've transformed these sessions into this free Udemy course. While the visuals are straightforward, the focus is on delivering quality content that’s accessible and engaging. I realise that the videos are fairly rudimentary but I hope you find the material enlightening and sufficient for your learning needs.

Expand Your Agile Journey: After completing this course, don't let your learning stop. Take advantage of additional resources to deepen your Agile knowledge:

  1. Advance with Scrum 101: Dive deeper into Agile with my paid Scrum 101 course on Udemy.

  2. Interactive Learning with Agile AI Chatbot: Explore Agile principles further with my innovative AI chatbot.

  3. Networking Opportunity: Connect with me on LinkedIn for continuous learning and professional growth.

  4. Complementary Insights: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for ongoing Agile content.

Remember, these are available to all, just click on my profile page for links to my channels.

Enroll Now to unlock a foundational understanding of Agile methodologies and pave the way for further exploration into efficient project management practices. Remember, the journey to Agile mastery is ongoing, and I’m here to support you every step of the way through my Udemy profile and beyond.

Who this course is for:

  • This is a simple introduction for any student who is entering an agile environment for the first time,
  • Students who need an understanding of how Lean, Agile and Waterfall compare

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