An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Adaptive (Agile) Project Management

Distinguishing between Predictive and Adaptive Lifecycle Approaches

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Course Introduction

Many initiatives across both private and public sectors fall short of delivering their intended results. In today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable business landscape, project planning and control must become far more adaptable, treating change as a constant rather than an exception. Adaptive project management focuses on responding swiftly to real project conditions and evolving requirements.

While maintaining key elements such as scheduling, planning, and identifying critical dependencies and milestones, this approach introduces greater flexibility. It enables adjustments and refinements to be made throughout the lifecycle before final delivery.

In environments where requirements evolve quickly and stakeholder expectations emerge during execution, delivering value and achieving satisfaction is more effectively accomplished through adaptive methods rather than rigid predictive models. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® recognizes this shift, as reflected in the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which emphasizes adaptive principles within its ANSI standard.

Applying adaptive project management enables organizations and teams to respond proactively to change, improve project success rates, and accelerate the realization of benefits.

This Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course will highlight:

  • A comparison between adaptive and traditional approaches
  • Agile frameworks and the adaptive lifecycle from initiation to completion
  • Core values and principles that underpin adaptive practices
  • The impact of effective team dynamics on adaptive project success
  • Key adaptive project management techniques

Objectives

This 5-day training course introduces participants to the latest widely accepted project management practices. It provides a comprehensive comparison of predictive and adaptive approaches, enabling informed decisions on selecting and applying the most suitable methodology.

By the end of this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, participants will:

  • Understand how effective team characteristics contribute to successful adaptive project management
  • Apply predictive techniques to integrate scope, time, resources, and cost into a structured and manageable plan
  • Gain knowledge of the principles and application of the widely used adaptive framework – Scrum
  • Recognize essential considerations for implementing the Scrum framework
  • Assess the value of key practices used in planning a Scrum sprint
  • Apply core practices during the execution of a Scrum sprint
  • Evaluate post-sprint practices aimed at review and continuous improvement

Training Methodology

Each topic is introduced through structured presentations delivered by the facilitator. These sessions are reinforced with practical exercises designed to bridge theory and real-world project application.
The training course begins with an overview of fundamental project management principles. Participants will apply predictive techniques to plan, execute, and control project scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
Adaptive project management is then explored, with practical exercises demonstrating how empowered teams can enhance flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation within dynamic project environments.

Organisational Impact

Adaptive project management enables organizations to align projects closely with evolving client needs. This flexible approach allows teams to:

  • Continuously incorporate client feedback throughout the project lifecycle
  • Deliver maximum value regardless of initial assumptions
  • Enhance client satisfaction through stronger communication and improved outcomes

Personal Impact

Adaptive project management continues to grow in importance. By attending this Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course, participants will:

  • Gain the ability to define organizational requirements and contribute using both predictive and adaptive approaches
  • Strengthen career prospects by mastering tools and techniques for managing diverse project environments
  • Apply the principles of high-performing teams in dynamic settings
  • Learn effective methods to gather and utilize stakeholder feedback on deliverables

 

Who Should Attend?

This Adaptive (Agile) Project Management training course is designed for a broad range of professionals and will be particularly valuable for:

  • Project Managers
  • Associate Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Project Analysts
  • Project Leaders
  • Senior Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Product Managers / Product Owners
  • Project Sponsors
  • Project Team Members
  • Project Management Professionals
  • Clients interacting with teams using agile methodologies

 

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Projects and Project Management

  • Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Project Management
  • Selecting the Project Approaches (Predictive vs Agile)
  • Predictive Project Management Processes
  • The Agile Manifesto and Adaptive Project Management
  • Setting-up for Success – Project Vision and Project Charter
  • Setting-up for Success – Highly Effective Project Teams
Day 2

Predictive Project Management - Planning

  • Identifying and managing stakeholders
  • Product Scope Planning - requirements collection
  • Project Scope Planning - establish work breakdown structure
  • Scheduling - developing the project schedule
  • Scheduling - optimizing the project schedule
  • Cost Planning - cost planning and estimation
  • Cost Planning - establishing the project budget
Day 3

Predictive Project Management - Control

  • Risk Management - Risk Identification and Analysis
  • Risk Management - Risk Response Planning and Implementation
  • Controlling Adversity through Effective Contingency Planning
  • Managing Project Change
  • Controlling Progress through Earned Value Management
Day 4

Adaptive Project Management using SCRUM

  • Types of Agile Frameworks
  • 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
Day 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

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
  • Upon successful completion of the online training course, an Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be awarded to all delegates. Guided Learning Hours – In accordance with ISO 9001:2015–certified quality management standards, one Guided Learning Hour is awarded for every 60 minutes of attendance.

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Language
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