Embracing Agility in Practice

The ability to adapt and deliver meaningful outcomes in the most effective way is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. However, many organisations struggle to transition to more agile ways of working in their day-to-day practices.

This practical workshop is designed to close that gap. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Agile mindset and the Scrum framework, and more importantly, how to apply them in real-world scenarios.

We tailor the experience to suit your organisation, bringing in relevant case studies and challenges your team actually faces. The workshop can be delivered onsite or in our virtual classroom by one of our expert instructors.

To maximise the impact, this session pairs perfectly with our coaching service, offering ongoing support to help embed agility into your team's day-to-day ways of working.

Course Overview

This workshop seeks to deepen participants' understanding of the Agile mindset and the Scrum framework. Attendees will gain valuable insights into what the Agile mindset entails and how to consistently apply it to enhance collaboration, improve team dynamics, and focus efforts on delivering value to customers. By revisiting the core elements of Scrum - including roles, events, and artifacts - the workshop will offer a fresh perspective on how these practices can support the effective delivery of outcomes.

This workshop aims to enhance your team’s understanding of Agility by equipping them with practical tools and strategies to navigate common implementation challenges. By fostering an agile mindset and cultivating ownership, the workshop seeks to empower participants to integrate Scrum more effectively into their work, ultimately improving team performance and contributing to the organisation’s overall success.

Key Topics

1. Rethinking Agility
Explore why agility matters more than ever. Participants will gain a fresh perspective on the strategic value of Agile practices and how they drive success in today’s fast-moving business and tech environments.

2. Living the Agile Mindset
We go beyond theory to help participants reflect on their own ways of working. Through discussion and real-life examples, they'll explore what it truly means to embrace Agile values like collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

3. Applying Scrum in the Real World
A hands-on dive into the Scrum framework. Participants will engage in practical exercises that bring roles, events, and artifacts to life, making it easier to see where their teams can improve and grow.

4. Building Better Collaboration
Strong collaboration is at the heart of Agile. This session focuses on sharpening communication and teamwork, with tools and techniques to break down silos and boost shared ownership of outcomes.

5. Tackling Real-World Agile Challenges
Every team hits bumps on the road to agility. Participants will unpack their own implementation hurdles and work together to develop realistic, actionable strategies to move forward with confidence

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this workshop, you will understand:

• Articulate the strategic importance of agility in responding to change and delivering value in dynamic business environments.

• Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Agile mindset, including how to embody values like flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement in daily work.

• Confidently apply the Scrum framework, with practical knowledge of key roles, events, and artifacts—and how to adapt them to suit their team context.

• Identify and implement strategies to strengthen team collaboration, improving communication, trust, and shared accountability.

• Recognise common barriers to Agile adoption and develop actionable solutions to overcome them in their own teams or organisations.

• Begin building a roadmap for ongoing Agile maturity, laying the groundwork for sustained improvement and cultural change.

Who should attend

This course is designed for anyone in any part of the organisation whose focus is on maximising the delivery of value, finding adaptive solutions to complex problems, and increasing customer satisfaction. 

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course, but we do recommend the Agile Scrum Essentials course, or equivalent, would be helpful. 

Exam & Certification

There is no exam or certification with this workshop. A certificate of attendance can be provided. 

Course Material

Material for this course will be provided as downloadable soft copy files that can be viewed in a variety of devices. Attendees may print a hard copy of the files in whatever format best meets their needs.