Agile Project Management
This workshop combines an introduction to Agile Project Management with elements of team leadership. It is aimed at doctoral studnets working with a team of other researchers or students. The workshop proceeds by following the agile method, i.e. participants will experience the agile PM approach first, then learn the basic concepts, and apply them to their own projects.
Online Workshop
Monday, March 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Thomas Teichler
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research, Research Management, Business and Organizations
Certificate
16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
Many researchers face two challenges in their project management (PM): they have to oversee a variety of projects in parallel and often need to respond to requests for change until a rather late stage of each project.
Agile project management (PM) offers a way to address both issues: it starts with the end-product in mind and breaks the work down into smaller blocks, which are iteratively delivered and tested within short time frames, thereby, ensuring incremental improvements towards the final result. While agile PM might present a challenge for some researchers, given its emphasis on trial-and-error (rather than perfect results) and close interaction with different stakeholders (rather than individual effort), it is also great fun and very motivating for a team to work this way.
Participants should have previously undergone some project management training and should be familiar with the basic concepts of planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project.
Content
- Setting the stage and forge a project team
- Thinking about the impact of their project by defining a problem and characterizing the user
- Identifying tasks, estimating times, and planning execution by using the SCRUM approach
- Visualizing progress, conducting team meetings, giving feedback, and managing crises
- Understanding differences between traditional and agile project management
- Developing a plan to apply principles of agile PM in their projects
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Leadership & Management'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"Very engaging! It was more lively than most long workshops and the lecturer was able to maintain our attention levels." (Participant 2024)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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