Agile

Aim

Influence the formation of empowered, self-organizing teams

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Motivation

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Working software over comprehensive documentation

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

Responding to change over following a plan

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Communities

Interested in a topic? Have feedback? Engage the commmuity to start a conversation.

(Example) Dojo Agile Circle

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Belt Claims

• Member Count 19
• 11
• 7
• 5
• 7
• Total Belts Granted 49

Guidance

• Each learning path is unique and not required to be linear
• Explore the concepts and exercises below
• Summarize the key points in writing at each step and circle back as you progress
• Have dialog with peers to test and deepen understanding
• Completeness is less important than Relevance to each individual situation
• Alternative exercises are encouraged
• If already seasoned in the domain, make a belt claim appropriately
• Improvements through Pull Requests are the preferred form of critique

White level - Appeal

• Initial exposure, like noticing someone is riding a bicycle
• Smoothest first step, especially if starting from zero
• Orientation - Start your journey by putting on your first belt

Exercise	Duration

Green level - Aware

• Understanding from afar, like watching a friend ride a bicycle
• Able to work with basic concepts fluidly in conversation
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate grasp of key metaphors, motivations and mindsets

Exercise	Duration
Daybreak Agile Manifesto Original Principles Simplified Principles Kanban Guide Scrum Guide Read the Agile Manifesto & 12 Principles Read the Kanban Guide Read the Scrum Guide Reflect on the foundations of Agile & the two working models	3.0 hrs
Orientation OMG! I AM A NEW PRODUCT OWNER. HELP!!! What I learned from Extreme Programming: Explained by Kent Beck The Art of Refactoring Pair Programming Swarming Why the Celebration of Team Wins Is Crucial Watch the Introduction to Agile Video Read the Articles & Web Links Provided Reflect on the working practices & how they can be applied in your daily work	3.0 hrs
Agile Applied Listen to a 'Faster than a Standup' podcast Post a short introduction video to the Agile Circle chat channel Participate in a Dojo Agile Circle session Listen to at least 5 different 'Faster Than A Standup' podcasts of your choosing. We recommend listening to a podcast which does not include a Dojo Agile Sensei guest speaker. Participate in a Dojo Agile Circle session Have a dialog session with a peer to unwrap, unpack and find points of resonance	2.0 hrs

Red level - Action

• Like when first learning to ride a bicycle, falling down frequently
• Demonstrated applied action using a new skill supported by peers
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate competence to apply skill going forward with autonomy and inclusiveness

Exercise	Duration
Agile Without Saying Agile Rolling Rocks Downhill - From the Author's Website Story Map Concepts & Processes Read the book or listen to an audio copy Absorb the PDF Use the Evaporating Cloud Diagram to explore a problem Continue to delve into the problem by creating a story map based on the results from C or B of your Evaporating Cloud Diagram	10.0 hrs
Methods with Action Novel: Checklist Manifesto Got a wicked problem? First, tell me how you make toast Read the book or listen to an audio copy Watch the Draw Toast TED Talk Create an artefact based on the exercises above	10.0 hrs
Organizational Culture DevOps culture: Westrum organizational culture Westrum’s Organizational Model In Technology Organizations Data-Driven Culture Read the articles Have a conversation with a peer around the content presented	2.0 hrs

Black level - Acceleration

• Able to ride the bicycle pedaling fast and hard, learning safely when falling
• Demonstrated commitment to helping others explore the domain
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate scaled action illustrating benefit for your home group

Exercise	Duration
Scaled Action by Example Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process Read the book or listen to the audio copy Must complete one of the following: 1. Scrum Master assistant: For one sprint iteration assist a Scrum Master perform their duties 2. Product Owner assistant: For one sprint iteration assist a Product Owner perform their duties 3. Co-host a Scrum ceremony with a Scrum Master 4. Interview a Product Owner, Scrum Master or Agile Coach (lunch and learn if possible) Provide your activity result in your belt request	20.0 hrs
Scaled Action By Example How SAP built a Dojo Community of Practice to support a cultural shift to DevOps SAP Next Talent Springs Into the Dojo From Challenges to Transformation - The Data Services Organization Dojo Tale Review some of the provided examples from existing members Publish your journey as a blog post or creative alternative	10.0 hrs