Outline

PART 1: THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF AGILE FOR HARDWARE

A foundation of agile for hardware methods using the MAHD Framework:

• Introduction – An intro to agile as applied to hardware and cross-discipline teams
• A MAHD Overview – Project walk-through to review each of the MAHD elements
• HW Challenge Review - Seven HW Challenges that Must be Considered for Effective Agile

PART 2: GUIDING HW TEAMS TO AGILE SUCCESS

A step-by-step guide for coaching and leading HW development teams as part of a company agile process

• Aligning HW and SW – Techniques to ensure all teams are working toward common milestones
• Architecture to Prototypes - The best approaches to evolve a physical product using agile techniques
• Agile Tactics Translation - From user Stories and estimation to acceptance Criteria... making them work for HW
• Managing Lead Times – Techniques to manage lead times while staying agile
• Managing Dependencies - Tips and tactics to manage dependencies while staying agile
• Q&A – We’ll leave time for specific questions related to your situation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for anyone involved in product development that wants to obtain the benefits of agile:

• Agile coaches and scrum masters
• Engineering leaders
• Project/program managers
• Product managers and owners
• Cross-functional team leaders