Agile Fundamentals

Agile Fundamentals

Master Agility, Drive Innovation

In today’s fast-paced world, traditional ways of working no longer guarantee success. Agile Fundamentals, from Growing Centuries provides a comprehensive foundation in Agile principles, equipping individuals and teams with the mindset and practical skills needed to navigate complexity, adapt to change, and deliver value effectively.  

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals looking to understand and apply Agile principles in their work
• Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners seeking a solid Agile foundation
• Teams and organizations transitioning to Agile ways of working  
• Anyone interested in improving collaboration, flexibility, and efficiency in dynamic environments  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the difference between traditional (Waterfall) and Agile approaches
• Explain the Agile Manifesto, its values and principles
• Identify what it means to deliver value
• Describe the roles, events, and artifacts of Scrum
• Apply estimation techniques like Planning Poker
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies confidently

• Work effectively in an Agile team environment

What You Will Learn

• Agile Mindset– Cultivating adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement  
• Agile Values and Principles– Understanding the core concepts behind Agile methodologies  
• Frameworks and Practices – Exploring Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile approaches
• Collaboration and Team Dynamics – Enhancing teamwork, trust, and communication  
• Iterative and Incremental Delivery – Driving value through continuous feedback and learning  
• Agility Beyond IT– Applying Agile principles across various industries and business areas  

Benefits of the Training 

• Strong foundation in Agile principles and practices  
• Improved ability to respond to change and uncertainty  
• Increased team collaboration and productivity  
• Practical techniques for implementing Agile in different contexts  

Training Format and Duration

• Format: Available online or in-person  
  
• Duration: 8 to 16 hours, customizable to team needs

• This is not a lecture — it’s a hands-on, interactive workshop.
  You’ll learn through:

  • Real-world case studies

  • Group exercises

  • Simulations using LEGO® bricks

  • Guided discussions and live feedback

Example Agenda — Agile + Scrum Fundamentals (2 Days)

Day 1

• History and the Waterfall Model
  → Understanding how traditional approaches work and where they fall short

• Why Agile?
  → The origins, purpose, and mindset shift behind Agile

• What is Agile?
  → Core concepts and values

• The Agile Manifesto: Values and Principles
  → The 4 Values and 12 Principles — what they mean in real life

• Delivering Value
  → Focusing on outcomes instead of outputs

• What is Scrum?
  → Overview of the most popular Agile framework

• The Scrum Team
  → Roles and responsibilities: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers

• Scrum Events (Intro)
  → Overview of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective

Day 2

• Scrum Events (continued)
  → Deep dive into each event, its purpose, and facilitation tips

• Scrum Artifacts
  → Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, and Definition of Done

• Estimations and Planning Poker
  → Story points, velocity, and practical estimation exercises

• Sprint Planning
  → Building commitment, balancing scope and capacity

• Final Simulation: LEGO® Agile Project
  → Teams simulate sprints to deliver “value” using LEGO® blocks
  → Reflection and group debrief

Start your Agile journey today and gain the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world! Come to Agile Fundamentals from Growing Centuries