Agile Fundamentals

What is Agile Fundamentals?

Agile Fundamentals is a practical, hands-on workshop that provides a solid foundation in Agile principles, mindset, and core practices.

In a world where change is constant and uncertainty is the norm, traditional ways of working often fall short. This training helps individuals and teams understand why Agile exists, how it works, and how to apply it effectively in real environments.

Rather than focusing only on theory, the workshop emphasizes learning by doing, helping participants develop the skills and confidence needed to work in Agile settings.

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for:

• Professionals who want to understand and apply Agile principles
• Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners building or strengthening their foundation
• Teams and organizations transitioning to Agile ways of working
• Anyone looking to improve collaboration, adaptability, and effectiveness in dynamic environments

No prior Agile experience is required.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the difference between traditional (Waterfall) and Agile approaches
• Explain the Agile Manifesto, its values, and principles
• Understand what it means to deliver value
• Describe the roles, events, and artifacts of Scrum
• Apply estimation techniques such as Planning Poker
• Participate in and facilitate Agile ceremonies with confidence
• Work effectively as part of an Agile team

What you will learn

The workshop covers:

• Agile mindset – Adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement
• Agile values and principles – The foundations behind Agile ways of working
• Frameworks and practices – Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile approaches
• Collaboration and team dynamics – Trust, communication, and teamwork
• Iterative and incremental delivery – Learning through feedback and experimentation
• Agile beyond IT – Applying Agile principles across different industries and contexts

How learning happens

This is not a lecture-based course.

Learning happens through:

• Real-world case discussions
• Group exercises and simulations
• LEGO®-based Agile simulations
• Guided reflection and live feedback

Participants are encouraged to actively engage and experiment throughout the workshop

Benefits of the training

Participants and teams gain:

• A strong and practical Agile foundation
• Improved ability to respond to change and uncertainty
• Better collaboration and team alignment
• Practical techniques applicable immediately
• A shared language around Agile concepts and practices

Training format & duration

• Format: In-person or online
• Duration: 8 to 16 hours (adaptable to team needs)
• Style: Interactive, experiential, and practical

Example agenda - Agile & Scrum Fundamentals (2 days)

       Day 1 - Foundations

• History of software development and the Waterfall model
• Why Agile emerged and what problem it solves
• What Agile really means
• Agile Manifesto: values and principles in practice
• Delivering value: outcomes vs outputs
• Introduction to Scrum
• Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers
• Overview of Scrum events
  
  Day 2 - Practice & Application
  
  
• Deep dive into Scrum events and facilitation tips
• Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, Definition of Done
• Estimation and Planning Poker
• Sprint Planning: scope, capacity, and commitment
• Final simulation: LEGO® Agile project
• Teams run multiple sprints to deliver value
• Group reflection and debrief