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AGILE ESSENTIALS
Agile Essentials is a vibrant, focused workshop that bridges the empathic, user-driven methods of Human-Centered Design (HCD) with the structured, iterative delivery of the Scrum framework. Tailored for government and military teams, this course equips participants to define mission-aligned problems through user lens, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver in sprint-driven cycles.
Certified instructors guide intact teams (6–10 per breakout) through a blended journey: starting with empathy-driven problem reframing, then ideating and prototyping, followed by planning and running mini sprints. Teams leave with both a tested prototype and a clear, agile path to implementation—all grounded in real user needs and operational realities.
Ideally participants are part of cohesive teams who have leadership present.
Room(s) required for breakouts of groups of 6-10 people.
Competencies emphasized:
- Creative Thinking & Innovation – Generates solutions that are both user-focused and iteratively tested. (Supported by Agile and HCD research)
- Problem Solving – Reframes challenges, tests assumptions, and adapts ideas based on feedback cycles.
- Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork – Engages diverse voices, promotes inclusive collaboration, and builds team alignment.
- Project Management & Technical Competence – Executes rapid sprint cycles and applies agile tools for effective delivery.
- Resilience & Adaptability – Learns from prototyping failures and pivots quickly in response to insights.
- Accountability & Results Orientation – Teams commit to advancing prototypes and embed next steps into project workflows.
Course Objectives/Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Conduct in-depth user discovery to surface real needs and reframe problems through an HCD lens.
Rapidly ideate and prototype solutions using low-fidelity formats (e.g., sketches, mock-ups).
Apply Scrum routines—sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews—to test and refine ideas.
Adjust prototypes and work plans based on user feedback and team insights.
Integrate agile visuals and tools (backlogs, boards, retrospectives) into real-world team workflows.
Create an actionable roadmap that blends user validation with iterative delivery.
Course Length and Type :
2 days (15 hours); in-person or virtual
Class Size:
12-35
Target Audience: Agile Essentials is tailored for intact teams—ideally those who need both creative discovery and agile delivery in compressed cycles. Suitable for multi-disciplinary groups (6–10 people per breakout) with leadership engagement, the course is ideal for teams launching new programs, digital service units, or innovation pilot teams. Whether you’re beginning with design insights or transitioning to agile execution, this workshop creates a seamless foundation for mission-focused, user-centered, and disciplined delivery.