Live Online Training – Disciplined Agile Foundations DAF Course

This Disciplined Agile Foundations live online training introduces participants to the Disciplined Agile (DA) toolkit—a flexible, context-sensitive decision-framework that helps teams and organisations choose and tailor their Way of Working (WoW) rather than applying a one-size-fits-all agile method.
Through interactive exercises, case scenarios, and group discussions, participants will learn how to diagnose team challenges, select appropriate agile/lean approaches, accelerate value delivery, and build a roadmap for continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this live online course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the DA mindset, its principles and promises (e.g., context counts, pragmatic choice, optimise flow).
• Explore the DA knowledge base and tool-kit (how to navigate the DA Browser, find proven practices).
• Diagnose team / workflow challenges using tools such as the DA Team Canvas.
• Apply DA’s 3-step Value Acceleration Process to build an actionable improvement backlog.
• Apply learned concepts in realistic scenarios (e.g., enhancement teams, maintenance teams, non-IT teams) to tailor a context-appropriate Way of Working.

Modules / Agenda (Example):

1. Disciplined Agile Overview — Introduction to DA’s decision-framework, lean & agile roots, choosing your WoW.
2. Exploring the DA Knowledge Base — Hands-on familiarisation with DA’s resources and practices.
3. Solving Team Challenges — Practical tools for diagnosing team issues and selecting solutions.
4. Accelerating Value Delivery — Using the Value Acceleration Process and improvement backlog building.
5. Scenario 1: Enhancement Team — Apply DA in a specific team scenario.
6. Scenario 2: Maintenance Team — Explore a different context and apply learning.
7. Exploring More Scenarios — Non-IT teams, complex delivery, continuous improvement.

Delivery Method / Features:

• Live online sessions via video conferencing (interactive)
• Break-out exercises, group discussions, real-world case studies
• Course materials provided (slides, workbook, access to DA Browser)
• Certificate of completion and potentially PDUs (Professional Development Units) for attendees.

Why this course is valuable:

• Transitions teams from rigid frameworks to context-sensitive ways of working — promoting flexibility and adaptability.
• Enhances your ability to deliver value faster while adapting to changing business priorities.
• Equips participants with a tool-kit that integrates multiple agile, lean and hybrid approaches — providing broader applicability beyond a single method like Scrum.

Who Should Attend:

• Team leaders, project managers, consultants, agile practitioners who want to enhance team agility and streamline workflows.
• No previous agile or lean experience required (introductory level) in many offerings.

Prerequisites:

• None required in many cases — suitable for those new to agile/lean or looking to refresh their knowledge of agile at team/organisation level.
• Access to a computer with video conferencing capability, willingness to participate actively in sessions.

Suggested Ideal Participants:

• Team members transitioning to agile environment
• Project managers or team leads wanting to improve team performance
• Agile coaches or consultants wanting foundational understanding of the DA toolkit
• Organisations looking to embed continuous improvement and adaptable workflows