Agile Essentials

Agile

Understand the fundamental Lean and Agile principles, frameworks, and practices in this ½-day course. Learn when and how to apply agility in your context and why continuous improvement is key to achieving better results.

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Anja will gladly help you further with any personal or in-company needs you might have.

Anja van Ackern
Training Advisor 

+41 43 288 88 55 anja.vanackern@xebia.com 

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What will I learn?

You will gain a clear understanding of the origins and principles behind Lean and Agile, the core frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, and hands-on experience applying key concepts such as flow and WIP limits to assess where agility can bring value.

Key takeaways

  1. Grasp the foundational principles of Lean and Agile
  2. Recognize which Agile frameworks fit your context
  3. Apply flow and WIP limits in practice
  4. Understand when and where agility drives tangible results

Program

In this compact, highly interactive half-day session, you will explore Agile theory through brief instruction, followed by hands-on exercises that bring the principles to life. The training is ideal for combining with a focused Agile workshop to directly apply insights to your own organizational challenges.

  • Introduction to Lean & Agile principles
  • Overview of Scrum and Kanban frameworks
  • Experiencing flow and WIP limits firsthand 

Who is it for?

All professionals seeking a cohesive understanding of agility, including team members, junior Scrum Masters, product owners, project managers, and anyone curious about how Lean and Agile principles translate into results 

Requirements

Curiosity about Agile and readiness to learn

Openness to participate in group exercises and discussions

No prior Agile or Scrum experience required

Why should I follow this PSPO training?

Fast-track to Agile basics

Learn core Agile principles in just half a day

Practical framework insights

Compare Scrum vs Kanban and assess fit

Hands-on with flow concepts

Experience flow and WIP first-hand

Exam and Certification

No formal exam. You will receive a participation certificate upon completion.

What else
should I know?

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details. A week before the session, we will ask about any dietary preferences. See you soon!

Course information

Highly interactive half-day format with exercises.

Lunch is included.

Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

Theory, examples, and real-world application.

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