From: Diane French <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:59:41 +0000 *Apologies for cross-posting* *An Introduction to Agile Project Management for Publishing *Wednesday 13 November 2019 *Early bird rates for ALPSP members - Book by 6 September 2019* *With a maximum of 20 delegates this course will be highly practical and hands on, with time for exercises, practical sessions and networking with peers and the trainer.* In this focussed one day session learn the background to Agile product delivery and how it can be used successfully in your organization. Become more familiar with the theory and principles that lie behind Agile ways of working and understand the core Scrum framework and its uses. You’ll be introduced to, and get to practise, techniques commonly used in Agile product delivery and will receive links to sources of support and further learning. This course is aimed at publishers involved in delivering Agile projects including business stakeholders, product managers, delivery team members, product owners, Scrum Masters, business analysts and project managers. *Course outcomes and key information *This is a practical course in which delegates will work in small groups to practice the relevant concepts and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls. Programme: - Agile background and relevance to publishing - Agile theory and principles - Introduction to Scrum roles, events, and artefacts - Introduction to Agile techniques - Product vision, goals, and epics - Personae and workflows - Story mapping - User stories - Agile estimating - Ranking Agile support and further learning sources *Course Tutor:* Andrew Miller, *Taylor & Francis **Date:* Wednesday 13 November *Venue: *Prince Philip House, London To see full course information and to book visit: *https://www.alpsp.org/Training/An-Introduction-to-Agile-Project-Management-for-Publishing/62342* <https://www.alpsp.org/Training/An-Introduction-to-Agile-Project-Management-for-Publishing/62342> *A small selection of upcoming events from ALPSP * *ALPSP Conference and Awards 2019, 11 - 13 September, Old Windsor, UK - Registration closes on Friday 23 August* visit *https://events.bizzabo.com/alpsp19* <https://events.bizzabo.com/alpsp19> *Introduction to Sales Management in Scholarly Publishing: Selling to libraries, academics and institutions, *24 September, London (Training) visit: *https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Introduction-to-Sales-Management-in-Scholarly-Publishing-Selling-to-libraries-academics-and-institutions/63240* <https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Introduction-to-Sales-Management-in-Scholarly-Publishing-Selling-to-libraries-academics-and-institutions/63240> *The Rise of the RFP: How to embrace and get the most out of your RFP processes, *31 October, London (Seminar) visit: *https://www.alpsp.org/Seminars/The-Rise-of-the-RFP/66222* <https://www.alpsp.org/Seminars/The-Rise-of-the-RFP/66222> *Understanding Copyright, *20 November, Online Training - *Early bird rates for members ends on 13 September* visit *https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Understanding-Copyright-Online-2019/63151* <https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Understanding-Copyright-Online-2019/63151> *Advanced Journal Development: Strategic development for journal managers*, 27 November, London (Training) - *Early bird rates for members ends on 20 September* visit: *https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Advanced-Journal-Development/62341* <https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Advanced-Journal-Development/62341> Diane French Learned Publisher Administrator The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) E: *[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]> T: +44 (0)7561 583831 W: *www.alpsp.org* <http://www.alpsp.org/> Follow us on Twitter: *@alpsp*