In today’s complex business landscape, agile methodologies must be adaptable and scalable to meet the demands of large, multifaceted organizations. Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile Projects is designed for Agile practitioners and project managers who want to master advanced scaling frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), and Nexus. This course provides in-depth insights into optimizing Agile and Scrum practices across multiple teams, helping you coordinate effectively, manage dependencies, and drive real results.
Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence
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Understand the principles of various Agile scaling frameworks, including SAFe and LeSS, and when to apply them effectively.
Apply Lean and DevOps practices to streamline continuous delivery processes and enhance collaboration among teams.
Analyze key performance metrics and use data-driven insights to implement continuous improvement strategies in Agile projects.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you'll dive into scaling Scrum within an enterprise setting. You’ll begin with an overview of various Agile frameworks, including SAFe and Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), and learn how to choose the best scaling model for your organization. As you progress, you'll explore the Scrum of Scrums approach, focusing on managing inter-team coordination and structuring effective meetings to enhance synchronization. Finally, you’ll tackle the challenges of managing dependencies at scale, developing strategies for collaboration, and analyzing a real-world case study of scaling in a global software firm.
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9 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll explore the integration of Lean principles and DevOps practices into your Scrum workflow for enhanced continuous delivery. You’ll start by learning about Lean thinking and value stream mapping, focusing on reducing waste in product development. As you progress, you’ll discover how DevOps complements Scrum through continuous integration, testing, and deployment, while familiarizing yourself with essential tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Finally, you’ll build automation pipelines to streamline testing and establish continuous feedback loops, culminating in a real-world case study on continuous delivery in an e-commerce setting.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
In this module, you'll focus on metrics, KPIs, and techniques for continuous improvement within Agile frameworks. You'll start by exploring advanced Scrum metrics beyond velocity, learning how to measure predictability and stability, as well as lead time and cycle time metrics to optimize your sprints. Next, you'll dive into continuous improvement techniques, including root cause analysis and Kaizen events, and discover how to leverage Scrum retrospectives to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement. Finally, you’ll analyze a case study on organizational transformation, examining how continuous improvement practices can lead to success in large enterprises and tackle real-world challenges.
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9 videos3 readings4 assignments
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