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THIS MODULE IS PART OF THE AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

Agile Risk Mitigation and Problem-Solving

Amplify your project's success through iterative refinement. Unearth potential risks and obstructions, and adeptly apply problem-solving frameworks to pave the way for consistent success.
5 main lessons
1 exercise
Module length:171 minutes

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Why this module matters
Proactive Risk Mitigation

Anticipate potential risks before they become issues. This module teaches you how to identify and mitigate risks early, ensuring smoother project execution.

Effective Problem-Solving

Learn problem-solving frameworks to address challenges as they arise. Develop the skills to quickly and effectively overcome obstacles, keeping your project on track.

Iterative Refinement

Enhance your project's success through continuous improvement. Apply iterative refinement techniques to adapt and improve your project processes consistently.

Practice with hands-on exercises

The exercise kit contains all the necessary tools for conducting research, gathering insights, and developing a persona in just 30 minutes.

Learning Goals

A detailed breakdown of the main learning goals for this module

  • Recognize the difference between task conflicts and relationship conflicts within a team.

  • Identify risks, communicate risk prioritization, and apply decision-making strategies to your team and stakeholders.

  • Take action to remove the highest-impact risks and blockers as they pop up throughout your project.

  • Demonstrate different problem-solving frameworks for various project scenarios.

  • Design a team working environment that fosters trust.

Instructor

Brecken Byron

Agile Project Management Expert

Brecken manages projects rooted in human-driven decision-making, results-oriented, and innovative execution. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has led projects across multiple sectors globally, including retail technology, the non-profit sphere, and education technology. Brecken practices people-first cross-functional project management through power skills, tooling, data-driven decisions, and cultural awareness. Having lived and worked on three continents, she understands the cruciality of adaptability, being a generalist specialist, facilitating inclusive connectivity, and driving change through communicative narrative storytelling. You can connect with Brecken on LinkedIn via this link.

Next Steps

Consider studying one of the following topics after you finished this module: