Student introduction to agile
Part of our "Stakeholder of agile" series
How does agile feel since students have minimal work experience?
Who should participate
Business and Management Students
Those studying business management, operations management, project management, or related fields will find the concepts of traditional vs. agile management particularly relevant.Engineering and IT Students
Students in fields like software engineering, systems engineering, or information technology where agile methodologies are often applied could greatly benefit from understanding the system of work.Students in Leadership Roles
Those involved in student organisations, clubs, or teams can apply these principles to improve their group's effectiveness and efficiency. Understanding how to manage projects and teams agilely is valuable for student leaders.Educators and Academic Personnel
Instructors, professors, and administrative personnel responsible for teaching or managing students in the aforementioned areas should also consider participating. Their involvement can help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enabling them to better support their students’ learning and adapt teaching strategies to include more practical, agile management principles.
An Experiential Workshop for College and University Students
This workshop is part of our "Stakeholder of Agile" series.
About the workshop
This workshop leverages the Okaloa Flowlab simulation environment to offer participants a practical, hands-on experience exploring 'How Work Works' within both traditional and agile contexts. Tailored specifically for college and university students, this session utilises the Okaloa Flowlab Teamflow simulation, but introduces unique modifications to better suit the educational context.
Participants will engage with a novel and effective approach to teaching and coaching agility, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience. The Okaloa Flowlab simulations are founded on the principle that practical experience precedes theoretical understanding. Through engaging, board-game style simulations that mirror real-world work settings, students will actively experiment and learn.
The workshop aims to equip students with the skills needed to manage their own systems of work, enhancing their ability to efficiently deliver outcomes and manage time expectations.
What will you learn
Comparative Understanding of Management Approaches
One of the primary learnings from the workshop is recognising the difference between traditional management and agile management.Understanding Work System Dynamics
A fundamental part of the workshop is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how work flows within an organisation. This includes recognising how work is initiated, processed, and completed, and identifying any bottlenecks or inefficiencies in these processes.Know where to look to enhance Delivery Efficiency
A key goal of the workshop is to teach where to improve the delivery processes within an organisation.
Duration and format
3 hours
Classroom