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This course will provide an introduction to Agile-Lean principles from Lean Thinking to Lean Startup in the context of software development and IT. It will introduce some of the key tools and techniques for maximizing productivity and efficiency from software development and IT operations. It focuses on techniques for establishing a culture of experimentation to drive continuous improvement.

Who should attend
•Prospective and current Scrum Masters
•Software Development Managers
•Product Managers
•Lean Champions
•Internal Consultants
•Business Owners intersted in learning more about Agile Lean techniques

Ammeon Agile – Lean Principles Course Outline 

This course will be of benefit to learners wishing to gain insights into the lean and agile software development paradigms. Explanations of the theoretical values and practices underpinning these development approaches are reinforced through participation in workshop exercises that enable delegates to apply the concepts to their own experiences.

Learning Objectives
Identify how aspirations of the Agile Manifesto and associated principles are applied in practice
Contrast predictive project and agile project management by exploring generally accepted best practices as presented by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®
Understand the Scrum lifecycle and apply the core practices of this framework
Determine supplementary Scrum practices to address various development situations
Describe the lean software development philosophy
Identify how lean software development values may support agile software development practices

Course Content
Topic 1: – Software Development Approaches
Topic 2: – Agile Manifesto and practices – application of the concepts
Topic 3: – Project management – predictive versus adaptive
Topic 4: – Agile project management – core Scrum practices
Topic 5: – Applied agile pm: Scrum-in-action – supplementary practices from the field
Topic 6: – Lean Software Development (LSD) – a management philosophy
Topic 7: – Lean software development Values
Topic 8: – Application of lean terminology to Software Development

View DERG mentoring Services Applied Agile Programme

This course presents practical support to project managers using the Scrum framework to manage software development projects. This is achieved by introducing learners to both Agile Software Development (ASD) and Lean Software Development (LSD) in order to discuss how Scrum supports these paradigms. Learners explore the core values and practices of the Scrum framework and then critique practical supplementary practices that may be effective in different development situations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify how aspirations of the Agile Manifesto and associated principles are
  applied in practice
• Appreciate how the characteristics of effective development teams influence
  Scrum
• Understand the Scrum lifecycle and apply the core practices of this framework
• Determine supplementary Scrum practices to address various development
  situations
• Describe the lean software development philosophy
• Identify how lean software development values may support improvements in their
  application of Scrum

Course Content:

Topic 1: – Agile Manifesto and principles – application in practice
Topic 2: – Origins of Scrum
Topic 3: – Core Scrum practices
Topic 4: – Supplementary Scrum practices
Topic 5: – Lean Software Development (LSD) – a management philosophy
Topic 6: – LSD Values
Topic 7: – Application of lean terminology to Software Development
Topic 8: – How LSD values may promote improved application of Scrum

View DERG Mentoring Services Applied Lean and Agile Project Management – Scrum

In conjunction with cross functional teams, selected managers support current state mapping of key business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Team develop future state picture based on businesses strategic focus.
Team assess and select vital few project activities to drive initial process improvement activities

In conjunction with cross functional teams, selected managers support current state mapping of key business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Team develop future state picture based on businesses strategic focus.
Team assess and select vital few project activities to drive initial process improvement activities.

Black Belt Training offered by Alora Consultants includes Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management tools and methodologies. The training focuses on utilizing the most common Lean Six Sigma and Change Management tools in the execution of high complexity projects. The format of the training will be tutor led. The training is very interactive thus there is a lot of emphasis on group dynamics and ensuring the attendees participate and interact with the trainer and each other. The training is
conducted through presentations, simulations, role plays, group exercises, discussions and case studies.

This is a 16-day training programme and is designed to lead the attendees through the Lean Six Sigma methodology focusing on DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control).

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To be successful in the implementation of ERP or Supply Chain Management, Senior Management and other key personnel must possess an in-depth understanding of the vital underlying principles and concepts. During implementation it is inevitable that traditional practices are questioned and established values are challenged. It is essential that change is managed sensitively so that enthusiasm and confidence are fostered. Fundamentally, ERP/Supply Chain Management is a People System – people being the greatest resource. It is the unity of purpose and commitment of the entire work force that will make ERP/Supply Chain Management work.

Course Objectives
To ensure a thorough understanding of the most up-to-date Business Planning and Control Techniques in an ERP situation.

Topics Covered include
‘Why ERP? MRP. Material Planning. Bills of Material and Recipes. Inventory Records Accuracy. Demand Management. Senior Management’s Role in Planning. Master Production Scheduling. Capacity Planning and Shop Floor Control. Just-in-Time. Purchasing. The Implementation Project. Measures of Success. Supply Chain Management. Lean Manufacturing. Continual Improvement Process.”

Who should attend
All those involved in the implementation and operation of ERP or Supply Chain Management. Therefore all managers and key personnel from production planning and control, data processing, purchasing, sales and marketing, engineering, manufacturing and material control should attend.