In this two hour learning session, the art and technique of managing program backlogs will be demystified. Learners will see how to understand the program backlog in the context of the larger product vision, what preparation is needed for and the mechanics of the program backlog refinement meeting, Feature refinement, the program kanban, and the PI Roadmap.
Are your user stories flatlining? The Coach is in! Work with the LACE to improve them, while learning new techniques to clarify and create value-based requirements.
Are your user stories flatlining? The Coach is in! Work with the LACE to improve them, while learning new techniques to clarify and create value-based requirements.
During this two-day course, gain an in-depth understanding of how to effectively perform their role in the Agile Release Train (ART) as it delivers value through Program Increments. Explore how to apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories, refine Features and Stories, manage Program and Team backlogs, and to plan and execute Iterations and Program Increments. Attendees also discover how the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture contribute to the relentless improvement of the ART.
In this session, learners will gain an understanding of how critical team and program agreements are for team and program success. These formal social contracts are indispensable for creating highly accountable and cooperative cultures at the team and program level. Social contracts define quality, behavioral, and communications expectations. This session will display the importance of how social contracts create alignment on policy and practice. Be ready to gain a deeper understanding of the hierarchy of social contracts, accountability and structure they provide.
In this two hour learning session, we deep dive into the ceremony of PI Planning. We will demystify the agenda, expectations of participants, the intended outcomes, and what to do after it is completed.
In this two hour learning session, the art and technique of prioritizing Features on a Program Backlog are explored, specifically using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF). A deep dive into the components of WSJF, including practical exercises that are relevant to CCSQ job functions, help learners understand the value and process of prioritization.
Are your user stories flatlining? The Coach is in! Work with the LACE to improve them, while learning new techniques to clarify and create value-based requirements.
In this course, learn how to estimate with more confidence using proven Agile techniques. We will explore the science of estimation, develop understanding of imprecise estimation, and learn how to estimate drive delivery plans. All of questions about Work estimation will be answered when you attend the LACE Explained: Estimating Work.
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Attendees will discover how critical aligning strategy with execution is to any organization’s success and a key aspect of Scaled Agile Framework®. The
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LPM course helps executives, project management officers (PMOs) and other key stakeholders plan dynamically and be flexible enough to adjust initiatives and budgets as the market changes.
In this two hour learning session, the art and technique of managing program backlogs will be demystified. Learners will see how to understand the program backlog in the context of the larger product vision, what preparation is needed for and the mechanics of the program backlog refinement meeting, Feature refinement, the program kanban, and the PI Roadmap.
Are your user stories flatlining? The Coach is in! Work with the LACE to improve them, while learning new techniques to clarify and create value-based requirements.
The CCSQ LACE dashboard is available for all Scrum and Kanban teams within CCSQ. For those unfamiliar with Agility Metrics, this short session will include a walkthrough of the team dashboard, an overview of each dashboard element, and how to set up the dashboards.
Ever wonder what the engineers are talking about? Interested in following the conversation and asking better questions? Attend this two hour session to demystify concepts such as Test Driven Development, the benefits of continuous integration, how automated tests work, and what are the techniques and practices that enable rapid, high quality, and successful agile software development.
In this LACE Clinic, learners can work with LACE members to interpret and understand metrics, and identify the right questions to ask to help get to the root causes of team performance problems like quality, reliability and flow.
There is a common misconception that design and development are at odds. One prioritizes understanding and the other prioritizes solutioning. Lean, agile, and human-centered design philosophies are meant to be complementary approaches to getting work done.
During this two-hour course, co-facilitated by the CCSQ Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) and the Human-Centered Design Center of Excellence (HCD CoE), attendees will discuss and explore how teams can thoughtfully integrate design and development needs, share responsibility, and achieve a balanced approach to delivery.
WSJF Clinic
Learn how to use Weighted Shortest Job First to order your backlog priorities using an economic model.
Are your user stories flatlining? The Coach is in! Work with the LACE to improve them, while learning new techniques to clarify and create value-based requirements.
You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. You’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.
**Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance