Mastering Agile Facilitation Skills

Agile facilitation is an essential skill for fostering high-performing teams and creating a collaborative atmosphere where Agile principles can thrive. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, teams require guidance to navigate complex projects while remaining focused on delivering value. An Agile Facilitator plays a vital role in aligning team dynamics with successful project outcomes by facilitating processes, removing obstacles, and ensuring consistent application of Agile practices.

This Mastering Agile Facilitation Skills: Bridging Teams and Outcomes training course equips participants with the necessary skills and techniques to become skilled Agile Facilitators. Through this comprehensive program, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of how to lead Agile ceremonies, manage team dynamics, and tackle challenges to enhance productivity. By mastering the facilitation role, professionals will help their teams stay focused, collaborative, and aligned with business objectives.

Participants will acquire practical strategies for resolving conflicts, eliminating barriers, and promoting continuous improvement within their teams. The course will also explore the tools and metrics Agile Facilitators can use to monitor team performance and align activities with project goals. Whether leading a single team or implementing Agile practices across multiple teams, this course will provide participants with the skills needed to achieve successful outcomes in any Agile setting.

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

• Understand the key responsibilities and impact of an Agile Facilitator
• Learn how to facilitate Agile ceremonies that ensure effective collaboration and value delivery
• Develop the ability to manage team dynamics and address conflicts within Agile teams
• Master techniques for identifying and removing obstacles to team success
• Align team efforts with business goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Gain skills to apply Agile facilitation at scale in larger teams or organizations

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches looking to enhance their facilitation skills
• Project Managers transitioning to Agile methodologies
• Team Leaders and Managers in Agile environments seeking better team alignment and productivity
• Agile team members responsible for leading or participating in Agile practices
• Professionals in roles that require facilitating Agile meetings or guiding team collaboration

This Anderson training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

• Introduction to Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and Their Core Principles
• The Role of the Agile Facilitator: Fostering Collaboration and Driving Team Success
• Key Differences Between Agile Facilitation, Coaching, and Leadership
• Characteristics of an Effective Agile Facilitator: Skills and Mindset
• Building an Agile Culture and Promoting Agile Values Within Teams

• The Daily Stand-Up: Ensuring Team Alignment and Focus
• Sprint Planning: Guiding Teams in Defining Clear, Achievable Goals
• Sprint Review: Encouraging Transparency and Continuous Stakeholder Feedback
• Sprint Retrospectives: Leading Teams Toward Continuous Improvement
• Product Backlog Refinement: Maintaining a Prioritized Backlog for Success

• Understanding the Stages of Team Development in an Agile Context
• Creating an Environment of Trust and Open Communication
• Addressing Conflicts and Disagreements in Agile Teams
• Encouraging Team Collaboration and Accountability
• Managing Resistance and Facilitating Change Within Teams

• Identifying Common Roadblocks in Agile Teams and Facilitating Solutions
• Removing Impediments to Ensure Uninterrupted Team Progress
• Techniques for Improving Team Efficiency and Performance
• Leveraging Agile Tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) to Track Progress and Manage Issues
• Monitoring Team Progress Through Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Aligning Team Activities and Objectives with Organizational Goals
• Measuring and Monitoring Success Using Agile Metrics and KPIs
• Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning and Improvement
• Scaling Agile Facilitation for Larger Teams or Distributed Organizations
• Developing Long-Term Strategies for Maintaining Agile Success

Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course