Learning Objectives for Agile Principles and Mind-set: At the conclusion of this module, you will gain the necessary understanding of Agile Principles, the Agile Manifesto, its core principles, and various approaches to engage in agile thinking.

• Why Agile?
• Lean Manifesto
• Agile Guidelines
• Agile methods, frameworks, and methodologies
• Agile Management Complete ACP Mock Exam (LITE)

• Agile Manifesto Explained
• The Agile Manifesto
• Principles of Agile Manifesto
• Applying the Principles of Agile Manifesto
• Benefits of Agile
• Project Life Cycle Characteristics
• Key Takeaways

• Share project information with stakeholders frequently
• Agreements to ensure stakeholder involvement
• Ensure stakeholder’s involvement through working agreements.
• Identify and engage empowered business stakeholders .
• Agile Modelling and Agile Chartering.
• Control stakeholder expectations by establishing a common vision.
• Manage Stakeholder’s Expectation through shared vision, shared understanding of success criteria, transparency on project status and forecasting.
• Communication & Knowledge Sharing
• Why Control stakeholder expectations by establishing a common vision
• Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing, and Communication.
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• Agile Team Roles
• Building an Agile Team
• Characteristics
• Dreyfus Skill Acquisition Model
• Team Motivation
• Empowerment Leadership
• Training, Coaching & Mentoring
• Collaborative Team Space
• Communication and Knowledge Sharing
• Team Performance Metrics
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• Agile Value Proposition
• Frequent verification
• Value Assessment & Economic models
• EVM for Agile Projects
• Little’s law
• Prioritization
• The minimum marketable product
• Factoring risk reduction efforts into the product backlog.
• Agile Tools
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• Agile vs Predictive planning
• Rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration
• Analysis and breakdown of values
• Time boxing
• Integrated Planning (High Level, Release, and Iteration).
• Agile Sizing
• User Stories
• Tools & Techniques
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• Agile Metrics (Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, Productivity, Defect Rate) 
• Problem Detection 
• Problem Solving 
• Risk Management Life Cycle 
• Tools & Techniques
• Problems and their Impact on the Project.
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• Open and safe environment
• Issues and how they affect the project
• Flexible Metrics (Lead Time, Cycle time, Throughput, Productivity, Defect Rate)
• Problem-solving
• Resolving issues
• Life Cycle of Risk Management
• Resources & Methods.
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• Exam Question patterns
• Study Plan
• Exam Tips
• Related Readings.
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