Agile Project Management

Methods, techniques, and tools for successful projects in a dynamic world

Agile project management is becoming increasingly important in a complex and fast‑changing work environment. In this seminar, you will experience agile project management methods, techniques, tools, and best practices — guided by an experienced senior project manager.

Look forward to an engaging, interactive seminar with structured knowledge transfer, practical exercises, and valuable exchanges on opportunities, challenges, and the benefits of agile methods.
The goal is to give you a solid understanding of agile principles and enable you to apply them effectively in your own projects.

Our experienced trainers will show you:

• how agile methods work and where they deliver real value
• how to manage projects confidently in complex, dynamic environments
• how to understand and navigate the VUCA world
• which agile frameworks are suitable for which situations
• how to support teams, foster self‑organization, and apply agile principles in practice

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Practical seminar with many real‑project examples
• Comprehensive overview of key agile methods and frameworks
• Clear understanding of agility in a VUCA world
• Concrete tools for planning, controlling, and implementing projects
• Numerous project management templates for immediate use

Seminar Content

Foundations of Agile Project Management

• What does “agile” mean?
• Why do we need agile concepts and approaches?
• Objectives of agile project methods
• The role of leadership in agile project management
• Getting to know different agile approaches
• Key questions in agile project management

Agility in the VUCA World

• Managing projects in a VUCA world
• Using empathy to gain clarity
• Advantages of agile work in uncertain environments
• Handling complexity effectively
• The iceberg model of agility

Methods and Frameworks at a Glance

Method Toolbox – Classical and Agile Approaches

• Waterfall Model
• Design Thinking
• Lean Startup
• Extreme Programming (XP)
• Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
• Scrum & Kanban

Decision‑Making and Classification Models

• The Cynefin Framework

Self‑Organization and Agile Principles

• Toolbox for fostering self‑organization
• The Agile Manifesto
• Implications of the Agile Manifesto for leadership and project control
• Principles of agile software development

Planning, Managing, and Closing Agile Projects

• The “Magic Triangle” in agile project management
• Backlogs and prioritization
• Scrum retrospective meeting
• Project closure in agile environments

All participants receive numerous practical project management templates in Excel and Word for immediate use in their day‑to‑day work.

Learning Outcomes

After the seminar, you will be able to:

• systematically manage the cost, schedule, and quality of your projects
• plan, monitor, and adapt projects confidently
• apply agile methods appropriately to different situations
• lead projects successfully even under complex conditions

Target Audience

This seminar is ideal for professionals with project experience who want to:

• understand and apply agile project management
• structure and manage their projects more successfully

Prerequisites

• Experience in project work