Overview

Your Agile Journey Starts Here

This comprehensive one-day workshop by McKenna Agile Consultants offers a practical and interactive experience designed to immerse participants in the core concepts of Agile, equipping them with the tools and skills necessary to foster agile teams and drive project success.

The content is highly interactive, promoting active learning through discussions and collaborative exercises. No prior Agile experience is required — this workshop is designed to be accessible and practical for everyone, from newcomers to those looking to consolidate their understanding.

Developing essential skills and leadership principles is crucial for building and managing a high-performing agile team — this workshop gives you exactly that foundation.

What You'll Learn

What's Covered

What is Agile?

Explore the reasons behind Agile's rise in popularity and its relevance in managing complex projects in today's fast-paced business environment.

The Agile Manifesto

Understand the core principles and values that form the philosophical foundation for all Agile frameworks and methodologies.

The Scrum Process

Learn the key Scrum events — Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective — and the roles that make Scrum work.

Agile Artefacts

Master user stories, story points, and the Definition of Done — the tools that help track progress and ensure quality.

Estimating & Planning

Apply iterative and adaptive planning techniques to respond to changing priorities and deliver value incrementally.

Kanban

Discover how Kanban provides visual workflow management to improve team dynamics and complement Scrum practices.

How AI Is Reshaping Agile

Explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way teams plan, prioritise, and deliver. Understand where AI amplifies Agile practices — and where human judgement remains essential.

Agile Testing Fundamentals

Discover how testing fits into every sprint — not just at the end. Learn the basics of test-driven thinking, continuous feedback loops, and why quality is a whole-team responsibility in Agile.

Key Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

A clear understanding of why Agile is crucial in today's fast-paced business environment

The knowledge to successfully introduce and support agile adoption in your organisation

Practical tools to move toward business agility and respond quickly to market demands

The foundation to empower and transform teams into high-performing, autonomous collaborators

Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop suitable for complete beginners?

Yes — this workshop is specifically designed for people with no prior Agile experience. We start from the fundamentals and build up through practical, hands-on activities. It's also a great refresher for experienced practitioners who want to revisit core principles and see how modern practices like AI and OKRs are reshaping the Agile landscape.

What format does the workshop take?

The workshop is highly interactive — a mix of facilitator-led teaching, group discussions, and collaborative exercises. It runs as a 1-day session (or 2 × 3.5-hour online sessions).

Can this be delivered for our team specifically?

Absolutely. We deliver this workshop in-house, tailored to your industry context and team dynamics. Examples and exercises can be adapted to your organisation.

What's the next step after this workshop?

Many participants go on to our Scrum Master Workshop or Product Ownership Workshop to deepen their Agile skills.

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