Course Duration
1 Day
Agile and Scrum
Authorized Training
Project and Programme Management
Course cost:
£795.00
Project and Programme Management Certification Overview
Agile teams tend to have a good grip on how to deliver value inside of their own team – but challenges are often found when that is scaled beyond single teams.
- How do we manage dependencies between teams?
- How are we delivering large programmes and initiatives across teams?
- How well aligned are we in these teams to what the organisation needs strategically?
This is where Big Room Planning comes in.
Big Room Planning is an agile planning technique that is used to plan out delivery of large scale change over a specified time period – typically 3 months. This is a framework agnostic workshop – but does use techniques that feature prominently in SAFe.
The workshop offered here is ideal for those either running or taking part in these planning processes. The workshop is set up as a place for attendees to share their experiences with Big Room Planning in a supportive, psychologically safe environment – so attendees should join with this expectation in mind.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of the purpose behind these sessions – and techniques and approaches to increase the value from the sessions they are involved in.
As part of this session, we will learn core concepts through discussion and exercises – before then putting these into practice in a simulated Big Room Planning experience.
Following this, we will then reflect as a class with actionable takeaways to improve their individual Big Room Planning sessions.
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The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
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Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- Foundational understanding of agile concepts (such as the Scrum framework and the agile Manifesto)
- Experience of either taking part of facilitating Big Room Planning events
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Agile Coaches
- Agile practitioners
- Release Train Engineers
- Attendees at any quarterly planning process
- Scrum Masters
- Delivery Leads
- Delivery Managers
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- understand the key elements of Big Room Planning and its place in Agile ways of working.
- master preparation techniques for effective Big Room Planning.
- learn how to facilitate a successful Big Room Planning event.
- develop actionable strategies to ensure alignment and commitment from teams.
- identify common challenges and mitigation strategies during a Big Room Planning event.
Mastering Big Room Planning Course Content
Introduction to Big Room Planning
- Explaining the concept and benefits of Big Room Planning
- Exploring an organisational set-up with Big Room Planning as its focus
- Roles and responsibilities in a Big Room Planning session
Preparing for Big Room Planning
- Stakeholder collaboration and alignment
- Refinement considerations
- Prioritisation – focussing on the Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) technique
- Event logistics
Running Big Room Planning
- Utilising best practice in the previous 2 modules, take part in a live Big Room Planning event
- The use of feedback in these events
- Risk management in these events
Exams and Assessments
There are no formal exams or assessments as part of this course.
Hands-on learning
- Use of conversational learning – making use of the facilitator and attendees levels of experience with Big Room Planning
- Opportunity to experience a live event
- Takeaways to improve attendees own events
Upcoming Dates
Dates and locations are available on request. Please contact us for the latest schedule.
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