Agile Transformation:

A Two Day Course to Start your Journey From Chaos to Clarity with Agile and Jira

Paul Goddard
Certified Scrum Trainer

Bill Echlin
Certified Jira Trainer

Is Your Agile Implementation with Jira Feeling More “Fragile" Than Agile?

Are stakeholders demanding Waterfall results in an Agile timeframe?

Does creating a new Jira workflow feel like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded?

Is your product backlog growing faster than your team's enthusiasm?

Does the mere mention of “story points" cause eye-rolls across the room?

Are your sprint retrospectives turning into complaint sessions?

If you found yourself nodding, sighing, or contemplating a career change while reading this list, take heart – you're in good company. These Agile and Jira growing pains are more common than you'd think. So, before you chuck it all out and revert to Waterfall, allow us to introduce you to Paul and Bill's Agile with Jira Transformation Course – where we put you on the path to success with Agile and Jira.

Day 1

“Agile Fundamentals and Scrum" with Paul Goddard

Paul brings a wealth of experience to the world of Agile project management. Over his 15-years of teaching Agile, he's guided numerous teams through the transition from traditional methods to Agile frameworks.

In his workshops, participants benefit from a blend of proven practices, current industry insights, and relatable examples. Paul's teaching style balances in-depth knowledge with clear explanations, making complex Agile concepts accessible to all experience levels.

Day 1 Topics

Agile Mindset: Understand the core values and principles that drive successful Agile teams

Scrum Framework: Master the roles, events, and artifacts that make Scrum tick

Sprint Planning and Execution: Learn to plan, manage, and deliver value in short, focused sprints

Effective Retrospectives: Turn team reflections into actionable improvements

Hands-on Exercises: Apply Agile concepts to real-world scenarios

Day 2 Topics

Core Jira: Understand the building blocks that make Jira so effective at modeling business processes.

Agile Project Setup: Configure Jira for Scrum and Kanban methodologies

Workflow Mastery: Design and implement workflows that streamline your processes

Backlog Management: Organize and prioritize your backlog for maximum efficiency

Reporting and Insights: Leverage Jira's powerful reporting tools to drive continuous improvement

Advanced Configuration Tips and Tricks: Discover time-saving setup hacks that will mould Jira to the way your team works.

Day 2

“Jira Fundamentals with Agile" with Bill Echlin

Bill Echlin is an experienced Jira specialist with a knack for optimising project workflows in Jira. Over the years, he's helped teams across various industries streamline their workflows and improve productivity through the effective use of Jira.

Bill's approach focuses on tailoring Jira to meet your specific team needs. In his sessions, participants learn practical techniques for enhancing project visibility, tracking progress, and facilitating collaboration. Bill's teaching method combines technical expertise with real-world applications.

Both days blend theory with practical application, ensuring you'll leave with skills you can implement immediately.
Get ready for an engaging learning experience that's as enjoyable as it is informative!

Why This Course Is Your Ticket to Agile Excellence:

1. Concrete, Applicable Skills:

  • Master Scrum fundamentals and advanced Jira techniques in just two days
  • Acquire strategies to increase team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction

 2. Immediate Impact:

  • Implement Jira best practices that can streamline your team's operations within a week

  • Gain tools to facilitate more effective sprint planning and retrospectives

 3. Unique Course Features:

  • Benefit from a perfect blend of theory and hands-on practice

  • Experience our exclusive “Real-World Agile Jira" Training Environment for practical, risk-free learning

4. Successful Outcomes

  • Software development teams reduce their average sprint completion time by days after implementing the Agile techniques learnt.
  • Product management teams improve their backlog prioritisation, leading to a more focused development effort and faster time-to-market.

5. Career Advancement:

  • Position yourself as an Agile leader in your organization

  • Gain skills that are in high demand – 71% of organizations now use Agile approaches

  • Start on the road towards professional certifications like CSM or PSPO

 6. Engaging and Effective Learning:

  • Benefit from our instructors' combined 30+ years of Agile and Jira expertise

  • Enjoy an interactive learning experience that's both informative and entertaining

Join us to transform your project management approach, boost your career, and lead your team to Agile success.

Transform Your Agile Journey Today!

Book a short call to discuss the challenges you’re
facing and let’s see if we can help you out.

Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your Agile and Jira skills.