Outline

PART 1: THE AGILE FOR HARDWARE FRAMEWORK

A foundation of agile for hardware methods using the MAHD Framework:

• Introduction – An intro to agile as applied to hardware and cross-discipline teams
• The MAHD Difference – How managing tasks, dependencies and schedules differ from scrum
• MAHD Elements – Review of key agile steps and their unique application to physical products
• The Hardware Agile Challenge – Where companies fail and how you can succeed using agile
• Agile Case Study – An example of how agile can lead to success with physical products

PART 2: IMPLEMENTING MAHD

An overview of implementation approaches, challenges, and tips for success:

• Key Roles – The responsibility and skills needed for project and product management
• Scaling MAHD – How to move from one project to complex projects and full portfolios
• Getting Started – The best ways to get started and expand as you learn
• Q&A – We’ll leave time for specific questions related to your situation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for anyone involved in product development that wants to obtain the benefits of agile:

• Engineering leaders
• Engineering team members
• Project/program managers
• Product managers
• Cross-functional team leads
• Sponsoring executives

Meet Your Instructor

Dorian Simpson

• Agile Methods for Hardware Development
• Innovation Management
• Product Management
• Product Definition and Roadmaps