INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Why do many initiatives undertaken by both public and private sector organizations fall short of achieving their intended results? In today’s rapidly changing and uncertain business landscape, project planning and control must become more adaptable, treating change as a standard occurrence rather than an exception. Adaptive project management focuses on responding swiftly to real project conditions and evolving scope requirements.
Similar to traditional approaches, this method still involves planning, scheduling, and identifying key dependencies and milestones. However, adaptive project management introduces greater flexibility, enabling adjustments and refinements to requirements throughout the project lifecycle before completion.
In dynamic environments where requirements shift quickly and stakeholder expectations develop during execution, delivering value and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction is more effectively achieved through adaptive approaches rather than conventional predictive methods. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® recognizes this shift through its emphasis on adaptive practices within the ANSI standard Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
Applying adaptive project management empowers organizations and teams to respond proactively to change, improve project success rates, and accelerate the realization of business benefits.
This Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course will highlight:
- A comparison between adaptive and traditional approaches
- Agile frameworks and the adaptive lifecycle from initiation to completion
- Core values and principles underpinning adaptive practices
- The influence of high-performing teams on successful adaptive project management
- Key techniques used in adaptive project management
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
This 5-day training course introduces participants to the latest widely accepted project management practices. Both predictive and adaptive approaches are explored and compared, enabling informed decision-making on their appropriate application.
By the end of this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, participants will:
- Understand how effective team characteristics contribute to successful adaptive project management
- Apply predictive techniques to integrate scope, schedule, resources, and cost into a cohesive and manageable plan
- Learn the principles and practices of implementing the widely used adaptive framework, Scrum
- Recognize key considerations for establishing and applying the Scrum framework
- Assess the value of essential practices used in planning a Scrum sprint
- Implement core practices during Scrum sprint execution
- Evaluate post-sprint activities for continuous improvement and review
Training Methodology
Each key topic is introduced through structured presentations delivered by the facilitator. These sessions are complemented by practical exercises designed to reinforce learning and demonstrate how concepts apply in real project environments.
The training course begins with an overview of project management fundamentals. Participants will apply predictive techniques to plan, execute, and control project scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
Subsequently, adaptive project management concepts are introduced, supported by interactive exercises that demonstrate how empowered teams enhance flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation.
Organisational Impact
Adaptive project management aligns project delivery with evolving client requirements. This flexible methodology enables teams to:
- Continuously incorporate client feedback throughout the project lifecycle
- Deliver maximum value regardless of initial assumptions
- Strengthen client satisfaction through improved communication and collaboration
- Achieve enhanced outcomes and higher-quality deliverables
Personal Impact
Adaptive project management is increasingly vital in modern project environments. By attending this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, participants will:
- Gain the ability to define organizational needs and contribute effectively using predictive and adaptive approaches
- Enhance career prospects by mastering tools and techniques for managing diverse project types
- Apply the principles of high-performing teams to navigate dynamic project conditions
- Learn effective methods for obtaining stakeholder feedback on deliverables and components
Who should Attend?
This Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course is designed for a broad professional audience and is particularly beneficial for:
- Project Managers
- Associate Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Project Analysts
- Project Leaders
- Senior Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Product Managers / Product Owners
- Project Sponsors
- Project Team Members
- Project Management Professionals
- Clients and stakeholders engaging with teams using agile methodologies
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: Understanding Projects and Project Management
- Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Project Management
- Selecting the Project Approaches (Predictive vs Agile)
- Predictive Project Management Processes
- The Agile Manifesto and Adaptive Project Management
- Setting-up for Success – Project Vision and Project Charter
- Setting-up for Success – Highly Effective Project Teams
Day 2: Predictive Project Management - Planning
- Identifying and managing stakeholders
- Product Scope Planning - requirements collection
- Project Scope Planning - establish work breakdown structure
- Scheduling - developing the project schedule
- Scheduling - optimizing the project schedule
- Cost Planning - cost planning and estimation
- Cost Planning - establishing the project budget
Day 3: Predictive Project Management - Control
- Risk Management - Risk Identification and Analysis
- Risk Management - Risk Response Planning and Implementation
- Controlling Adversity through Effective Contingency Planning
- Managing Project Change
- Controlling Progress through Earned Value Management
Day 4: Adaptive Project Management using SCRUM
- Types of Agile Frameworks
- The SCRUM Framework
- Key Roles of Scrum - The Product Owner
- Key Roles of Scrum - The Scrum-master
- Key Roles of Scrum - The Self-organized Team
- Key Artifacts of Scrum
Day 5: Practical Considerations in the Application of SCRUM
- Sprint Planning Techniques
- Executing Iterations - The Scrum “Sprint”
- Continuous Learning Techniques through Project Retrospective
- Course and Techniques Review
- Contrasting Control Mechanisms of these Different Approaches
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.