University IT
Agile: Overcoming Agile Skepticism
Effective immediately in response to COVID-19, most Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice.
In advance of each session, Tech Training will provide you with a Zoom link to your class, along with any required class materials.
The idea of self-organizing teams who have flexible scope and timelines can seem very scary to Executives and senior leaders. In this session, we will discuss some common misconceptions about Scrum from a leader's perspective and how to overcome them.
Prerequisites: "Agile: What is it and when should we use it?" course
Goal/Learning Objectives:
- Understand why empiricism works
- Understand the limits of self-organization
- How to measure the success of an Agile team
Topics Covered:
- Using empiricism to drive results
- How to hold self-organizing teams accountable
- How to ensure that organizational goals are met
University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, students and Stanford Hospitals & Clinics employees. A valid SUNet ID is needed in order to enroll in a class.
Custom training workshops are available for this program
Technology training sessions structured around individual or group learning objectives. Learn more about custom training.
Special Group Rates
For groups of 5 or more, special rates are available. Please contact techtraining@stanford.edu for more details.
University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.
