Fundamentals of Product Development Using Agile Practices
Tuesday, May 7
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199Register
Agile practices have revolutionized the software development industry and are increasingly being adopted across other industries to drive innovation and deliver value to customers. This comprehensive in-person workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to develop high-quality products using Agile methodologies.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the core principles of Agile development, as well as how to apply these practices to product-centric development. With a focus on practical experience, this workshop includes hands-on exercises and case studies to provide participants with a real-world understanding of implementing Agile practices.
Key topics covered in this workshop include:
- The differences between project-centric and product-centric development
- A comparison of Waterfall and Agile development methodologies
- A high-level overview of various Agile frameworks, methodologies, and strategies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
- How to transition to and kick off product-centric development
- Building a compelling product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Upon completing this workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Agile development and the ability to apply Agile practices to their product development processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The workshop will be led by Vince Carter, an Agile, Scrum, and Kanban expert with more than 25 years of experience in managing diverse products and projects. His extensive expertise and diverse roles in the field-including software developer, product owner, manager, director, scrum master, and agile coach-have honed his skills to an unparalleled level. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies in the financial services industry and earned over 10 agile certifications.
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate Workshop
Tuesday, June 11
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$199Register
This half-day, in-person workshop certifies you in process improvement. It covers the basics of Lean Six Sigma and why it is being used in businesses worldwide to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
Lean Six Sigma uses a series of "belts" to help differentiate the different roles people will undertake during a project. The White Belt training provides an understanding of the basic Lean Six Sigma concepts from an awareness perspective. White Belts can not only assist with change management within an organization, but also can participate in local problem-solving teams that support projects. This certificate is perfect for individuals who are looking to learn more about Lean Six Sigma and continual process improvement.
A Penn State Great Valley Lean Six Sigma White Belt certificate—which is recognized by the federal government, the Department of Defense, and other major institutions—is awarded upon completion of the workshop. Students will walk away able to assist in a continuous Lean Six Sigma project in their workplace. Students are not required to hold any previous Six Sigma training to enroll.
Current Trends in Supply Chain and Logistics Workshop
Tuesday, July 16
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
Join us for an introduction to supply chain management and discover essentials to success in today’s global marketplace. Attendees will learn more about current trends in global supply chain management and the future of digital supply chain transformation, including through two practical exercises focused on supply chain collaboration and the geopolitical and economic impact on transportation costs.
This hands-on, in-person workshop is ideal for those looking to familiarize themselves with current supply chain and logistics trends and is geared towards those new to the industry, as well as experienced professionals. Attendees can learn from one another collaboratively and obtain professional tips on building a resilient and efficient supply chain considering current challenges.
Topics covered:
- Overview of supply chain and current trends
- Global supply chain collaboration
- Geopolitical economic impact on transportation costs
- Digital supply chain transformation
The workshop will be led by Mike Stevens, Ph.D. (abd), MBA, who serves as the Founder and Principal Consultant at Supply Chain Victories, LLC. Mike is a Senior Management Executive and Business Educator specializing in supply chain, operations, process improvement, and project management.
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence (EI) at Work
Tuesday, August 6
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
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Have you been skipped for a recent promotion at work? Are you struggling to drive change in your organization? Do you often find yourself in difficult meetings how you might break through with different groups of people? Are you simply curious about what EI is and how you can develop and leverage it? If any of these questions speak to you, then this workshop is for you.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is what enables people to manage our emotions and leverage them to reach our goals. This workshop is geared to help attendees:
- understand the role of EI and to better understand their feelings and emotions by walking through the 15 competencies in the EQ-i 2.0 model for Emotional Intelligence
- discuss implications of building personal EI for roles as diverse as parenting, project management and general leadership
- to become introduced to practical exercises that help you better understand the basics of the self-perception, stress management, decision making, self-expression and interpersonal skills that comprise EI
The workshop will be delivered by Dan Castle, Principal Strategist at Contrast Security. Dan has spent the last 27 years in a number of key roles (IC and global leader) within various industries (financials, healthcare, tech startups) leading teams of people.
Navigating the Sustainability Landscape
Check back for rescheduled fall date
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
This workshop is intended for non-sustainability professionals who are looking to expand their foundational sustainability knowledge. Core sustainability concepts around economy, environment, and society as described by the United Nations will be introduced. The varying sustainability reporting frameworks will be explored in an ever-changing reporting landscape. With the challenges of a changing climate, the topic of carbon accounting and the value of data collection, measuring and reporting will be explored.
Participants will close the workshop with a highly interactive group exercise exploring the concept of materiality where they will identify a possible sustainability opportunity within an organization, identify key stakeholders, and build out the first steps in developing their selected sustainability initiative.
Key topics covered in this workshop include:
- Globally recognized definitions of sustainability and core concepts.
- Sustainable Development, the Triple Bottom Line, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Introduction to the alphabet soup of sustainability reporting.
- Introduction to carbon accounting.
- Identifying key stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
The workshop will be led by Karen Braun, a sustainability leader with more than 25 years of progressive work in the built environment with a focus on sustainability.