AgileSHIFT

Learning Path Overview AgileSHIFT® is a (registered) Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. AgileSHIFT is an AXELOS framework aimed at providing every function of an organization with knowledge and guidance to be able to understand, engage with and influence change by embracing agile and lean ways of working. Agile awareness and guidance across the enterprise assists the adoption and intergration of agile working practices across all business functions and aids change in a rapidly moving business environment.  AgileSHIFT is a tailorable, lightweight framework designed to support organizations to embed agile ways of working and develop a culture of agility to prepare organizations to adopt a ‘survive, compete and thrive’ mindset in an ever-changing marketplace.  The AgileSHIFT course follows the latest AXELOS syllabus and will prepare you for the AgileSHIFT examination. This qualification provides you with the knowledge you need to adopt the ethos which underpins AgileSHIFT, demonstrate why transformation is important, recognize ways of working that could be incorporated into any transformation and be empowered to make small incremental improvements that will combine to create the wider change that your organization requires.  Please note: this content was produced in the UK and may include the use of British English. Intended Audience The target audience for the AgileSHIFT qualification is any employee of an organization that intends to adopt AgileSHIFT. This includes people who will become champions of the new working practice and employees from any part of the business who will contribute to the incremental improvements that will make up the wider change the organization requires.  Prerequisites of the Certifications AgileSHIFT prepares the entire organization to adopt enterprise agility. It is suitable for everyone regardless of role, function or seniority. Particularly suitable for those who have not been part of agile awareness or formal training sessions and need to be part of, support or contribute to agile teams and prepare for transformational change.  There are no specific pre-requisites to study the AgileSHIFT course or for entry to the examination.   Learning Objectives After completing the AgileSHIFT course you will know:  Why change is necessary in an organization for it to strive and succeed  What agile and enterprise agility is and how it works   What an Agile framework is and how lean ways of working are able to adopt agile ways of working  Your role in a culture of organizational-wide agility  Agenda This Learning Path contains videos, quizzes and other resources for nine modules, together with the associated course Introduction and mock examination. It also incorporates quizzes for you to test your knowledge as you work through the Learning Path.  Course Introduction We begin with an introduction to the course and what you can expect from the videos and quizzes in this Learning Path. This introduction allows you to gain further insight into:  What AgileSHIFT is and why it benefits organizations  The structure and components of the Learning Path; including how to use the reflective activities and case studies   Hints and tips for getting the most out of this Learning Path  Module 1 – The Changing Context The impact of technology  The nature of change in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world  The technology shift and tech-centric activities  Disruptors – who they are and what they do  Identifying and managing the delta  Understanding value  Module 2 – Running and Changing the Organization The difference between agile, Agile and agility  Delivering value – run the organization and change the organization  The advantages of being agile  Multimodal working  Module 3 – The AgileSHIFT Framework Preparing for transformational change  How the AgileSHIFT framework supports organizational transformation  The path to value – outputs; outcomes; benefits and value  The benefits of ongoing transformation  Module 4 – The AgileSHIFT Framework Organization complexity  Working in an agile way  Organization strategic alignment  The role of middle management  Module 5 – AgileSHIFT Principles The five AgileSHIFT Principles and what they mean:  Change will happen, so embrace it  Focus on co-creation of customer value early and often  Develop an environment where everybody adds value  Challenge the status quo  Tailor your approach  Module 6 – AgileSHIFT Practices The five AgileSHIFT Practices and what they mean:  Engage stakeholders  Build collaborative teams  Plan to be flexible and adaptable  Deliver iteratively and incrementally  Measure value  Module 7 – AgileSHIFT Roles Effective AgileSHIFT teams  The benefits of self-organizing teams  Team development stages (Tuckman)  Optimum team size for collaboration and communication  The AgileSHIFT Coach  The AgileSHIFT Sponsor  The impact of technology on skills  Module 8 – AgileSHIFT Workflow Key stages of the workflow – the trigger, start-up, the iteration and close-out  The AgileSHIFT Iteration in detail – iteration planning, the daily stand-up, the value demo, the iteration retrospective and canceling an iteration  Module 9 – Tools and Techniques The tools and techniques used in AgileSHIFT   An overview of project and program management  Preparing for the Examination The final module provides guidance on the structure, format and scoring mechanisms of the AXELOS AgileSHIFT examination and provides some hints and tips to help you succeed.  It contains a full mock examination that replicates the structure of the AgileSHIFT exam and a study guide summarizing the key learning points from the course to help you prepare.   Feedback We welcome all feedback and suggestions - please contact us at qa.elearningadmin@qa.com to let us know what you think.