Agile Problem Solving

In the Agile Problem Solving learning experience, the learner takes on the role of an IT Project Manager for Digital Horizons, a cutting-edge company specializing in digital platform engineering and software development services. Their task is to join a cross-functional team working on creating a next-generation e-commerce platform.

While the team has been working together for 12 weeks, all is not going well. The learner will have to speak with several stakeholders to uncover the root causes of the challenges affecting the team. Then, they must meet with their agile coach to put together a plan to address these compounding problems and finally implement this plan with their team. It will be up to the learner to deliver a thoughtful and persuasive recommendation while maintaining an open mind to feedback and prioritizing collaboration above all.

• Develop the ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems within an Agile context, addressing challenges in the IT Project.
• Communicate clearly with team members, stakeholders, and other project managers to ensure a shared understanding of problem-solving strategies and goals.
• Develop leadership skills in guiding the team through Agile problem-solving, emphasizing collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage changes within the team, overcoming resistance, and demonstrating adaptability to enhance problem-solving capabilities.

• Problem identification
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership

By the end of the module, the learner will have gained experience identifying and solving common problems in agile projects, applying tools to improve team collaboration and engagement, and implementing agile principles to minimize performance risks and ensure team success.

The learning module will take learners 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

Ametros modules can be easily integrated into an existing course or program via LTI 1.3. Modules can be implemented in several ways including the following:

1. The module can run asynchronously on-demand without instructor involvement.
2. The module can run asynchronously with instructor involvement. The instructor can choose to provide additional student feedback at an interaction level.