SKILL BENCHMARK

Agile for Tech Leaders Competency (Intermediate Level)

  • 28m
  • 28 questions
The Agile for Tech Leaders Competency (Intermediate Level) benchmark measures your recognition of key terms and concepts related to Agile. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of sprint retrospectives, Scrum artifacts, product vision characteristics, key principles in user-centered design, common Agile metrics for measuring success, and key concepts for Agile team structures and roles. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have an intermediate understanding of fundamental Agile terminology and concepts.

Topics covered

  • describe the impacts of not having a product vision to an Agile team
  • differentiate between traditional and Agile team structure characteristics
  • distinguish between the four key performance indicators that align with value you can track
  • distinguish between the research methods that can be used in user-centered design
  • identify best practices for conducting sprint retrospectives
  • identify common Agile team structure challenges and best practices to overcome them
  • identify the purpose and characteristics of an Agile team structure
  • identify the purpose and characteristics of user-centered design
  • identify the similarities and differences between user-centered design and Agile
  • list characteristics of effective Agile team members
  • list common challenges in aligning user-centered design and Agile
  • list common product vision challenges to be aware of as a tech leader
  • list the key benefits of user-centered design
  • list the key benefits of using an Agile team structure
  • list the steps in the user-centered design process
  • list ways you can use a burndown chart as a tech leader on Agile initiatives
  • outline considerations to take into account when deciding to use an Agile team structure
  • outline the sprint backlog, its value, and how it differs from the product backlog
  • recognize best practices for aligning user-centered design and Agile
  • recognize common Agile metrics for measuring success
  • recognize key characteristics and best practices for creating product increments
  • recognize key characteristics and best practices in product backlog refinement
  • recognize key principles in user-centered design
  • recognize the different types of Agile team structures
  • recognize the key elements of an effective product vision format
  • recognize the key steps in establishing an effective Agile team structure
  • recognize the steps in defining a product vision
  • recognize the steps in the sprint planning process that result in the sprint vision

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