How do you keep your Agile knowledge and skills updated and relevant?

Many companies do not have OPEX to spend on team training, so in this case, I suggest some options: - We currently have several quality courses for free, search for them and share them with your team. - Another really nice option is for a leader or someone more senior to provide internal training within the company, this experience will certainly be very rich and will bring your team even closer.

Stay current with Agile by engaging in continuous learning. Follow industry blogs, attend webinars, and participate in Agile communities. Earn certifications and attend workshops to deepen your expertise. Practice new techniques in real projects and seek feedback from peers. Regularly review and adapt your methods based on emerging trends and best practices to ensure your skills remain relevant and effective.

??Attending Agile conferences and events can provide opportunities to learn from experts in the field and network with other Agile practitioners. ??Joining Agile communities, such as local user groups or online forums, can provide opportunities to learn from other practitioners and share experiences. ??Participating in Agile training, such as Scrum Master or Product Owner certification courses, can provide structured learning opportunities and help individuals stay up-to-date with the latest Agile practices. ??Reading Agile literature, such as books and articles, can provide insights into new practices. ??Practicing continuous improvement within Agile teams can provide opportunities to learn from others and experiment with new practices.

Personal development comes in many forms for me, since 2000. I read my first XP book in 2000, before the agile term or the Manifesto was created. I began 20+ years of running experiments, reading more and creating my own hypothesis for finding better ways of working. What I found was a plethora of agile evangelists, who tried to “tell” me about their agile experience, wrapped around a framework they bought at a two-day training.?? What I learned was trust, transparency, value delivery and continuous improvement of the process and the products being delivered. It’s not NEW or Magic, and it won’t “save your company.” It’s just a simple concept of values that have been lost, due to lack of shared values, integrity and serving others.

Applying Agile principles in real-world scenarios is essential for honing your skills and understanding their practical impact. Experimenting with various Agile frameworks, tools, and techniques allows you to tailor Agile practices to your unique context, ensuring maximum effectiveness. Participating in Agile simulations and exercises not only challenges your grasp of Agile concepts but also fosters a deeper, hands-on learning experience. ?? Embrace these opportunities to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of Agile methodologies! ??

Practicing what you learn and sharing your lessons learned is very important in Agile. Have Agile Coffee sessions with your teams and lunch and learns. Do collaborative case studies. Learn from others different facilitation techniques and games. I know I wrote an article a while back on The Very Agile PM blog about Lego Games for Agile and Chris Stone on Linkedin is always writing about fun Miro templates and facilitation techniques to use with teams. The more you expand your network, the more you will learn. Sharing your experiences is also a great way to get feedback.

By getting certified in Agile, you can demonstrate your knowledge and skills to employers and clients, and stay up-to-date with the latest Agile practices and principles. There are several Agile certifications available, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and SAFe Agilist. Choose the certification that aligns with your career goals and interests. After preparing for the exam, take the exam and pass it to earn the certification. This certification may help for your future endeavors and success in this field of expertise and provide standings besides the heavy joint Subject Matter Expert / Coaches and mentors of Agile methodology.

Certification is important, but it's not everything. During a recruitment process, some opportunities define a specific certification as mandatory, such as: PSPO for PO, but an experience may be voluntary or other work is richer and the knowledge behind the certification is much more important than a piece of paper.

Getting certified its important, but even more is to practise knowledge we gained. Otherwise it will be only certification number we will win.

For keeping up with the latest trend and skills follow industry blogs, subscribe to newsletters, and read books on Agile methodologies. Stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and best practices. Enroll in online courses and webinars. Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning offer a variety of Agile-related courses to enhance your knowledge.

Two options I offer for keeping up with Agile skills are Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Two programs available on Coursera are: - Software Product Manager - Scrum Master Certification The Google Project Manager program in Coursera has one module in Agile.

Develop an Agile mindset in your personal and professional development. Be open to new ideas, feedback, and changes, mirroring the flexibility and adaptability promoted by Agile methodologies. Apply Agile principles of continuous improvement to your own learning journey. Regularly assess and refine your learning strategies based on experiences and feedback.

To stay current in Agile for subsea or renewable energy, continuous learning and industry engagement are crucial. Attend workshops on Agile methodologies tailored for wind turbine projects. Join forums discussing Agile application in offshore substations. Participate in webinars covering onshore substation and grid connection challenges. Engage in collaborative projects within the transmission and distribution network sector to apply and refine Agile skills. Regularly update certifications to align with evolving industry standards, ensuring agility in addressing subsea and renewable energy complexities.

I would add to all being said that can be valuable to encourage yourself and participate in feedback loops within your team. Feedback is a crucial component of Agile, and it helps teams adapt and improve. Always ask about how it is to work with you and respect the response.