Working Agreements For High-Performing Teams

Foster a Productive and harmonious team enviroment. Learn about Working Agreements in Agile and Scrum environments.

What you'll learn

Understand what working agreements are and their importance in teams.

Learn a step-by-step process for crafting effective working agreements.

Delve into some common challenges experienced with working agreements (and their solutions!).

Discover how working agreements can improve your team's performance.

Explore strategies to ensure working agreements remain relevant and beneficial to the team.

Gain advice from John's real-world experiences of utilising working agreements in Scrum and Agile teams.

Requirements

There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course.

Description

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment, effective collaboration is not just an advantage—it’s essential for success. Teams that communicate well and work seamlessly together consistently outperform those that do not. To thrive in this competitive landscape, organisations must prioritize team cohesion and accountability.Our comprehensive course on Working Agreements is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to foster a productive and harmonious team environment. You will begin by understanding what working agreements are and why they are crucial for team success. These agreements serve as a foundation for collaboration, ensuring that team members are aligned and accountable.The course will guide you through the numerous benefits of enhanced communication, increased accountability, improved collaboration, boosted morale, and higher productivity. You will learn how to facilitate initial discussions, collaboratively draft and refine agreements, and formalize them for clarity and accessibility. Additionally, we’ll cover how to maintain these agreements through regular reviews and feedback mechanisms, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to develop, maintain, and refine working agreements that lead to better communication, accountability, and overall team success. Join us and make a lasting impact on your team’s performance!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Working Agreements

Lecture 2 Introduction To Working Agreements

Lecture 3 The Benefits Of Working Agreements

Lecture 4 Creating Working Agreements

Lecture 5 Maintaining Working Agreements

Lecture 6 Overcoming Obstacles To Creating Working Agreements

Lecture 7 Advice On Working Agreements

Section 3: Closing and Next Steps

Lecture 8 Closing and Next Steps

Lecture 9 Further Reading

Lecture 10 Further Support

This on-demand training is suitable for anyone interested in learning about Working Agreements in Agile and Scrum environments, including: Scrum Masters Development Team Members Agile Coaches Product Owners Team Leaders