Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
INTRODUCTION
Why do so many projects executed by both private and public sector organizations fail to realize their expected outcomes.
In the modern volatile business environment project planning and control need to be much more flexible and embrace change as being the norm rather than the exception.
Adaptive project management deals with quick adaptation to project reality and changing scope.
Like the traditional model, you will also schedule, plan and identity vital dependencies and milestones with this method.
The adaptive project management approach offers more flexibility and provide opportunity for modifications or changing requirements before project completion.
In volatile environments where requirements change rapidly and stakeholder needs emerge during project execution, stakeholder value (and satisfaction) is best supplied through an adaptive management approach rather than traditional predictive techniques.
The Project Management Institute (PMI)® clearly acknowledges the emergence of this paradigm through their increased focus on adaptive concepts in the ANSI standard “Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, seventh edition, (PMBOK® Guide)”.
While Agile project management is mainly focused on the project organization, adaptive Project Management takes it to another lever.
Besides helping you organize your project more efficiently, it also gives you the ability to include quantitative analysis methods, which can help you to better:
analyze the model and test hypothesis,
measure the actual performance of the project.
analyze project risk.
Using adaptive project management helps the organization and the project team to be more reactive to changes, increases the success of a project and realize faster benefits for the organization.
This Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course will highlight:
The adaptive life cycle from start to finish,
The values and principles that drive many of the adaptive practices,
How the characteristics of effective teams will influence effective adaptive project management
The adaptive project management techniques
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- This 5-day training course exposes delegates to the most current generally accepted practices of project management.
- Both predictive and adaptive project management approaches are explained and contrasted so that delegates can make informed decisions on when and how to apply each approach.
- At the end of this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, the participants:
- Appreciate how characteristics of effective teams influence effective adaptive project management
- Apply predictive project management techniques to integrate scope, time, resources and cost management into a dynamic, manageable plan
- Learn the rules and approaches to the implementation of the most widely applied adaptive project management framework - SCRUM
- Identify general considerations that are critical to setting up and applying the Scrum framework
- Critique the value of core practices performed to plan a Scrum sprint
Complete course outline
Course outline and key learning areas
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Module 1
Understanding Projects and Project Management
- Characteristics of Projects
- Fundamental Concepts of Project Management
- Setting-up for Success - The Charter
- Setting-up for Success - The Project Team
- Setting up for Success – Needs analysis & Solution Vision
- Understanding Stakeholders
Module 2
Predictive Project Management - Planning
- Product Scope Planning - requirements collection
- Project Scope Planning - establish work breakdown structure
- Schedule Planning - constructing the project timeline
- Schedule Planning - optimizing the project timeline
- Cost Planning - cost planning and estimation
- Cost Planning - establishing the project budget
Module 3
Predictive Project Management - Control
- Risk Management - Risk Identification and Analysis
- Risk Management - Establishing Risk Response Approaches
- Managing Project Change
- Controlling Adversity through Effective Contingency Planning
- Controlling Progress through Earned Value Management
Module 4
Adaptive Project Management
- SCRUM Foundations - Characteristic of Highly Effective Teams
- 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
Module 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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Adaptive (Agile) Project Management (PM-021) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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