Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Preparatory Course

Why Choose Garranto Academy for Your DASSM Training ?

Choose Garranto Academy for top-tier DASSM training, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights, ensuring a comprehensive preparation for success in the role of a Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master.

Course Overview:

The Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) role is essential for guiding teams and organizations in their Agile and Disciplined Agile journey. This 2-day preparatory course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required for the DASSM role. The course covers a range of topics, including team development, emotional intelligence, business agility, tactical scaling, optimizing work, conflict management, pragmatic planning, and effective reporting and metrics.

What You'll Learn in Our DASSM Certification Course ?

Course Objectives:

By the end of this 2-day course, participants will:

• Understand the four stages of team development and various decision-making methods.

• Develop emotional intelligence, differentiate it from IQ, and build EQ competencies.

• Comprehend the concepts of business agility and tactical scaling.

• Explore the Disciplined DevOps and Value Stream layers of the Disciplined Agile toolkit.

• Learn to coordinate and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Manage conflicts within teams and apply pragmatic planning techniques.

• Understand agile reporting and metrics for continuous improvement.

• Prepare for the Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) certification.

Prerequisites:

• No prior experience with Disciplined Agile is required, but a basic understanding of Agile principles is recommended.

• Participants should bring a laptop or tablet for practical exercises and assessments.

Course Outlines:

Module 1: Team Development for High-Performance Teams

• Understanding team development stages (Tuckman's model).

• Decision-making methods for teams.

Module 2: Emotional Intelligence for High-Performance Teams

• Introduction to emotional intelligence.

• Differentiating IQ from emotional intelligence (EQ).

• Building emotional intelligence competencies.

Module 3: Business Agility and Tactical Scaling

• Exploring business agility.

• Differentiating strategic scaling from tactical scaling.

• Factors affecting tactical scaling and their impact on process goals.

Module 4: Optimizing How We Work with the Disciplined DevOps Layer

• The purpose and scope of the Disciplined DevOps layer in the DA toolkit.

• How to use the DA Toolkit effectively.

• The Test-First method.

Module 5: Optimizing How We Work with the Value Stream Layer

• Understanding value streams and the Value Stream layer.

• Using the DA Toolkit for optimizing work.

• Portfolio management and using the toolkit.

• Breakout activity.

Module 6: Coordinating and Collaborating Across Teams

• Teams, flow, and value realization.

• Coordinating activities, process goals, and decision points.

• Exploring options and improving team structures.

• Activity: Using DA Toolkit for coordination.

Module 7: Conflict Management for High-Performance Teams

• Recognizing healthy and unhealthy conflict.

• Understanding the levels of conflict.

• Steps for protecting yourself and your team.

• Problem-solving steps.

Module 8: Pragmatic Planning for Agile Teams

• Planning in Agile contexts.

• Agile modeling and sufficient planning.

• Managing dependencies, Gantt charts, and release planning.

• Improving planning processes.

Module 9: Pragmatic Reporting and Metrics for Agile Teams

• Understanding metrics and their significance.

• Approaches to measuring and reporting in teams and organizations.

• Using the DA Toolkit to solve measurement and reporting challenges.

• Choosing and designing effective metrics.

• Course conclusion and final assessment.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this 2-day course, participants will be able to:

• Foster high-performance teams and understand team development stages.

• Cultivate emotional intelligence and apply it within Agile contexts.

• Leverage business agility and tactical scaling for organizational improvement.

• Optimize work processes through the Disciplined DevOps and Value Stream layers.

• Effectively coordinate and collaborate across teams.

• Manage conflicts and apply conflict resolution techniques.

• Plan pragmatically and improve planning processes.

• Understand reporting and metrics for Agile teams and organizations.

• Prepare for the Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) certification.

Benefits of Enrolling in the Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Preparatory Course

Realize leadership excellence as a DASSM with our preparatory course, gaining skills to navigate complex projects, foster team collaboration, and drive successful Agile transformations.

How Disciplined Agile Can Transform Your Team's Approach ?

Empower your team with Disciplined Agile methodologies, reshaping project approaches, optimizing decision-making, and fostering adaptability for a transformative impact on your team's outcomes.