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Enroll in Mastering Rolling Wave Planning for Agile Project Success with complete confidence. This premium, expert-developed course is designed from the ground up to eliminate uncertainty, empower professionals at every experience level, and deliver measurable career value from day one - with zero pressure, no rigid schedules, and full risk reversal. Self-Paced Learning with Immediate Online Access
The moment you enroll, you gain private access to the complete course system. You are not required to follow timelines or attend live sessions - this is entirely self-directed learning. Start today, pause tomorrow, or complete it over weeks - your pace, your control. The structure supports rapid progress without burnout, allowing you to integrate learning directly into your real-world responsibilities. On-Demand Access - No Fixed Dates, No Time Commitments
There are no start dates, no deadlines, and no required hours per week. This course adapts to your life, not the other way around. You decide when and how to engage. Whether you're balancing a full-time role, managing global teams, or preparing for a career shift, the flexibility ensures you stay in control of your development journey. Fast-Track Results: See Impact in as Little as 5 Days
Most learners begin applying Rolling Wave Planning techniques to their projects within the first week. The average completion time is 28 hours, but many professionals complete core implementation strategies in under 15 hours. You’ll structure your first wave plan, define horizon-based scope tiers, and align stakeholder expectations faster than traditional project planning methods - often within days of starting. Lifetime Access & Continuous Updates - No Extra Cost
Your enrollment includes permanent access to all course materials. Better yet, whenever industry practices evolve or new Agile methodologies refine the principles of Rolling Wave Planning, you receive every update automatically. This isn’t a one-time snapshot - it’s a living, growing resource you own for life, ensuring your skills stay current, relevant, and highly competitive. 24/7 Global Access on Any Device
Access your course materials anytime, anywhere, on any device. Whether you're logging in from a desktop in London, a tablet in Singapore, or a phone in Sydney, the fully responsive interface ensures seamless navigation and readability across platforms. Study during commutes, at home, or between meetings - your progress never stops. Dedicated Instructor Guidance & Support
You are not learning in isolation. Our expert facilitation team provides clarifications, answers implementation questions, and offers actionable feedback throughout your journey. This isn’t automated support - you engage with real professionals who’ve led complex transformations using Rolling Wave Planning across industries including software, healthcare, construction, and finance. Receive a Globally Recognized Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the course and submitting your final implementation project, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide and strengthens your resume, LinkedIn profile, and professional credibility. The Art of Service is a recognized authority in project and Agile education, and their certification adds real weight to your advancement. Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
The enrollment fee includes everything - the full curriculum, all future updates, lifetime access, support, and your certificate. There are no additional charges, no monthly subscriptions, and no paywalls after purchase. You pay once, gain everything, and continue benefiting for life. Secure Payment via Major Providers: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal
We accept all leading payment methods to ensure smooth, secure transactions. Enrollment is encrypted and protected - your financial details are never stored or shared. Pay with confidence using Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal, and begin your transformation immediately. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - Refunded If You’re Not Impressed
We guarantee your satisfaction. If you complete the first two modules and feel the course isn’t delivering clear value, contact us for a full refund. No questions asked. This isn’t just a policy - it’s a promise that this course works, or you don’t pay. The risk is on us, not you. Clear Enrollment Process: Confirmation & Access Workflow
After enrolling, you’ll immediately receive a confirmation email. Once your course materials are prepared, your detailed access instructions will be sent separately. This ensures your learning environment is fully activated, personalized, and ready for a frictionless start. There is no wait, but we respect that setup takes care - your access is guaranteed and individually verified. Will This Work For Me? The Answer is Yes - Here’s Why
This course works for Project Managers redefining scope uncertainty, for Scrum Masters aligning product roadmaps, for Product Owners navigating backlog volatility, and for executives leading transformation in complex environments. It works if you're in tech, finance, healthcare, government, or construction. This works even if: you’ve never used Rolling Wave Planning before, your team resists iterative methods, your organization has rigid planning cycles, or you’re transitioning from waterfall to hybrid-agile models. - Project Manager, IT: “I applied Module 3’s horizon mapping to a regulatory compliance rollout and reduced planning rework by 60%.”
- Senior Consultant, Financial Services: “The milestone ladder framework helped me secure stakeholder buy-in for incremental delivery in a risk-averse board environment.”
- Agile Coach, Healthcare: “The uncertainty taxonomy in Module 5 transformed how my teams document and prioritize unknowns - it’s now embedded in our charter process.”
This isn’t theoretical - it’s real work, real results, used by professionals just like you. You’ll implement proven patterns that scale from small teams to enterprise portfolios. Zero Risk, Maximum Reward - Your Skills Are Protected
With lifetime access, ongoing updates, personalized support, a respected certificate, and a full refund guarantee, you face no downside. The only risk is not taking action - of continuing with outdated planning models that corrode predictability and erode stakeholder trust. This course reverses that. It replaces confusion with clarity, hesitation with confidence, and rigid plans with adaptive mastery.
EXTENSIVE & DETAILED COURSE CURRICULUM
Module 1: Foundations of Rolling Wave Planning in Agile Environments - Understanding the limitations of traditional project planning in dynamic environments
- Defining Rolling Wave Planning: principles, scope, and purpose
- Historical evolution of iterative and adaptive planning methods
- How Rolling Wave Planning differs from waterfall and predictive models
- The role of uncertainty and volatility in project lifecycles
- Aligning Rolling Wave Planning with Agile values and principles
- Core benefits: flexibility, responsiveness, and stakeholder alignment
- Identifying conditions where Rolling Wave Planning adds maximum value
- Mapping planning horizons: near-term, mid-term, and long-term
- Introducing the concept of progressive elaboration
- Balancing predictability and adaptability in planning cycles
- Recognizing early signs that your team needs Rolling Wave Planning
- Cultural barriers to adoption and how to overcome them
- Case study: software rollout using horizon-based planning
- Self-assessment: Is your project environment suitable for Rolling Wave Planning?
Module 2: Core Frameworks and Agile Integration Models - Scrum and Rolling Wave Planning: backlog refinement as a wave engine
- Kanban integration: visualizing planning waves on boards
- Scrumban hybrid models for continuous planning flow
- SAFe and Portfolio-level Rolling Wave Planning
- LeSS framework applications for multi-team coordination
- DAD and how it supports phase-based wave planning
- Agile Release Trains and synchronized planning waves
- Mapping Rolling Wave Planning to Agile ceremonies
- Using sprint planning as a near-term wave refinement event
- Integrating quarterly planning with horizon-limited roadmaps
- Defining wave boundaries: time, scope, and decision gates
- Transitioning from big design up front to emergent design
- The role of feedback loops in shaping future waves
- Managing scope creep with rolling acceptance criteria
- Establishing cadence for wave reviews and replanning
Module 3: Structuring Your Planning Horizons and Wave Boundaries - Defining horizon tiers: immediate, mid-range, and long-term
- Setting granularity levels for each planning horizon
- Creating a horizon-based backlog taxonomy
- Using story mapping to visualize wave content
- Developing a milestone ladder across waves
- Timeboxing wave planning cycles effectively
- Choosing appropriate wave durations: 30, 60, 90-day models
- Aligning waves with fiscal or business quarters
- Introducing buffer zones between planning horizons
- Managing carryover items between waves
- Backlog stabilization windows at horizon transitions
- Establishing confidence thresholds for moving items forward
- Creating a rolling forecast dashboard
- Linking organizational strategy to wave-level objectives
- Using OKRs to guide horizon-based goal setting
Module 4: Tools and Templates for Effective Wave Execution - Wave planning template: structure and key sections
- Horizon-specific backlog grooming checklist
- Risk register adapted for wave-based planning
- Stakeholder engagement timeline by wave
- Decision gate criteria for advancing milestones
- Progressive elaboration checklist for scope items
- Dependency mapping across planning horizons
- Visual roadmap generator for executive communication
- Change request log integrated with wave cycles
- Risk-based prioritization matrix for uncertain items
- Resource allocation model by wave period
- Sprint capacity planning linked to wave goals
- Milestone tracking template with confidence ratings
- Retrospective guide for wave-level reviews
- Transition checklist from one wave to the next
Module 5: Uncertainty Management and Risk-Based Planning - Classifying types of uncertainty in project environments
- Developing an uncertainty taxonomy for your domain
- Applying Cynefin framework to wave planning decisions
- Mapping knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns
- Creating risk profiles for long-term horizon items
- Defining trigger conditions for re-evaluation
- Using assumption tracking logs across waves
- Conducting pre-mortems for future wave risks
- Building resilience into early wave planning
- Designing experiments to reduce future uncertainty
- Setting thresholds for pausing or replanning waves
- Managing regulatory or compliance risks in uncertain horizons
- Using Monte Carlo simulations for probabilistic forecasting
- Communicating risk estimates to non-technical stakeholders
- Creating fallback options for high-uncertainty paths
Module 6: Stakeholder Communication & Expectation Alignment - Stakeholder mapping by planning horizon relevance
- Tailoring communication strategies for each wave
- Building trust through transparency of uncertainty
- Creating horizon-specific status reports
- Managing executive expectations for long-term visibility
- Using confidence indicators in roadmap presentations
- Demonstrating value delivery across waves
- Handling pressure for fixed-date commitments
- Developing a stakeholder feedback loop process
- Running wave review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Documenting change impact across planning tiers
- Aligning finance and procurement to wave-based delivery
- Negotiating contracts with flexible scope clauses
- Using visualization tools to explain progressive elaboration
- Creating release-level communication schedules
Module 7: Team Enablement and Role-Specific Implementation - Training teams on wave planning principles
- Scrum Master’s role in facilitating wave transitions
- Product Owner responsibilities in backlog horizon management
- Developers and testers: supporting iterative scope clarification
- Project Manager as wave coordinator and integrator
- Agile Coach guidance in sustaining wave discipline
- Creating role-specific playbooks for wave execution
- Running simulation exercises for new teams
- Measuring team readiness for Rolling Wave Planning
- Overcoming resistance through incremental adoption
- Setting performance indicators for wave effectiveness
- Integrating personal development goals into wave cycles
- Facilitating cross-team wave alignment sessions
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Using gamification to reinforce wave planning habits
Module 8: Metrics, Progress Tracking, and Performance Analysis - Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
Module 1: Foundations of Rolling Wave Planning in Agile Environments - Understanding the limitations of traditional project planning in dynamic environments
- Defining Rolling Wave Planning: principles, scope, and purpose
- Historical evolution of iterative and adaptive planning methods
- How Rolling Wave Planning differs from waterfall and predictive models
- The role of uncertainty and volatility in project lifecycles
- Aligning Rolling Wave Planning with Agile values and principles
- Core benefits: flexibility, responsiveness, and stakeholder alignment
- Identifying conditions where Rolling Wave Planning adds maximum value
- Mapping planning horizons: near-term, mid-term, and long-term
- Introducing the concept of progressive elaboration
- Balancing predictability and adaptability in planning cycles
- Recognizing early signs that your team needs Rolling Wave Planning
- Cultural barriers to adoption and how to overcome them
- Case study: software rollout using horizon-based planning
- Self-assessment: Is your project environment suitable for Rolling Wave Planning?
Module 2: Core Frameworks and Agile Integration Models - Scrum and Rolling Wave Planning: backlog refinement as a wave engine
- Kanban integration: visualizing planning waves on boards
- Scrumban hybrid models for continuous planning flow
- SAFe and Portfolio-level Rolling Wave Planning
- LeSS framework applications for multi-team coordination
- DAD and how it supports phase-based wave planning
- Agile Release Trains and synchronized planning waves
- Mapping Rolling Wave Planning to Agile ceremonies
- Using sprint planning as a near-term wave refinement event
- Integrating quarterly planning with horizon-limited roadmaps
- Defining wave boundaries: time, scope, and decision gates
- Transitioning from big design up front to emergent design
- The role of feedback loops in shaping future waves
- Managing scope creep with rolling acceptance criteria
- Establishing cadence for wave reviews and replanning
Module 3: Structuring Your Planning Horizons and Wave Boundaries - Defining horizon tiers: immediate, mid-range, and long-term
- Setting granularity levels for each planning horizon
- Creating a horizon-based backlog taxonomy
- Using story mapping to visualize wave content
- Developing a milestone ladder across waves
- Timeboxing wave planning cycles effectively
- Choosing appropriate wave durations: 30, 60, 90-day models
- Aligning waves with fiscal or business quarters
- Introducing buffer zones between planning horizons
- Managing carryover items between waves
- Backlog stabilization windows at horizon transitions
- Establishing confidence thresholds for moving items forward
- Creating a rolling forecast dashboard
- Linking organizational strategy to wave-level objectives
- Using OKRs to guide horizon-based goal setting
Module 4: Tools and Templates for Effective Wave Execution - Wave planning template: structure and key sections
- Horizon-specific backlog grooming checklist
- Risk register adapted for wave-based planning
- Stakeholder engagement timeline by wave
- Decision gate criteria for advancing milestones
- Progressive elaboration checklist for scope items
- Dependency mapping across planning horizons
- Visual roadmap generator for executive communication
- Change request log integrated with wave cycles
- Risk-based prioritization matrix for uncertain items
- Resource allocation model by wave period
- Sprint capacity planning linked to wave goals
- Milestone tracking template with confidence ratings
- Retrospective guide for wave-level reviews
- Transition checklist from one wave to the next
Module 5: Uncertainty Management and Risk-Based Planning - Classifying types of uncertainty in project environments
- Developing an uncertainty taxonomy for your domain
- Applying Cynefin framework to wave planning decisions
- Mapping knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns
- Creating risk profiles for long-term horizon items
- Defining trigger conditions for re-evaluation
- Using assumption tracking logs across waves
- Conducting pre-mortems for future wave risks
- Building resilience into early wave planning
- Designing experiments to reduce future uncertainty
- Setting thresholds for pausing or replanning waves
- Managing regulatory or compliance risks in uncertain horizons
- Using Monte Carlo simulations for probabilistic forecasting
- Communicating risk estimates to non-technical stakeholders
- Creating fallback options for high-uncertainty paths
Module 6: Stakeholder Communication & Expectation Alignment - Stakeholder mapping by planning horizon relevance
- Tailoring communication strategies for each wave
- Building trust through transparency of uncertainty
- Creating horizon-specific status reports
- Managing executive expectations for long-term visibility
- Using confidence indicators in roadmap presentations
- Demonstrating value delivery across waves
- Handling pressure for fixed-date commitments
- Developing a stakeholder feedback loop process
- Running wave review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Documenting change impact across planning tiers
- Aligning finance and procurement to wave-based delivery
- Negotiating contracts with flexible scope clauses
- Using visualization tools to explain progressive elaboration
- Creating release-level communication schedules
Module 7: Team Enablement and Role-Specific Implementation - Training teams on wave planning principles
- Scrum Master’s role in facilitating wave transitions
- Product Owner responsibilities in backlog horizon management
- Developers and testers: supporting iterative scope clarification
- Project Manager as wave coordinator and integrator
- Agile Coach guidance in sustaining wave discipline
- Creating role-specific playbooks for wave execution
- Running simulation exercises for new teams
- Measuring team readiness for Rolling Wave Planning
- Overcoming resistance through incremental adoption
- Setting performance indicators for wave effectiveness
- Integrating personal development goals into wave cycles
- Facilitating cross-team wave alignment sessions
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Using gamification to reinforce wave planning habits
Module 8: Metrics, Progress Tracking, and Performance Analysis - Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
- Scrum and Rolling Wave Planning: backlog refinement as a wave engine
- Kanban integration: visualizing planning waves on boards
- Scrumban hybrid models for continuous planning flow
- SAFe and Portfolio-level Rolling Wave Planning
- LeSS framework applications for multi-team coordination
- DAD and how it supports phase-based wave planning
- Agile Release Trains and synchronized planning waves
- Mapping Rolling Wave Planning to Agile ceremonies
- Using sprint planning as a near-term wave refinement event
- Integrating quarterly planning with horizon-limited roadmaps
- Defining wave boundaries: time, scope, and decision gates
- Transitioning from big design up front to emergent design
- The role of feedback loops in shaping future waves
- Managing scope creep with rolling acceptance criteria
- Establishing cadence for wave reviews and replanning
Module 3: Structuring Your Planning Horizons and Wave Boundaries - Defining horizon tiers: immediate, mid-range, and long-term
- Setting granularity levels for each planning horizon
- Creating a horizon-based backlog taxonomy
- Using story mapping to visualize wave content
- Developing a milestone ladder across waves
- Timeboxing wave planning cycles effectively
- Choosing appropriate wave durations: 30, 60, 90-day models
- Aligning waves with fiscal or business quarters
- Introducing buffer zones between planning horizons
- Managing carryover items between waves
- Backlog stabilization windows at horizon transitions
- Establishing confidence thresholds for moving items forward
- Creating a rolling forecast dashboard
- Linking organizational strategy to wave-level objectives
- Using OKRs to guide horizon-based goal setting
Module 4: Tools and Templates for Effective Wave Execution - Wave planning template: structure and key sections
- Horizon-specific backlog grooming checklist
- Risk register adapted for wave-based planning
- Stakeholder engagement timeline by wave
- Decision gate criteria for advancing milestones
- Progressive elaboration checklist for scope items
- Dependency mapping across planning horizons
- Visual roadmap generator for executive communication
- Change request log integrated with wave cycles
- Risk-based prioritization matrix for uncertain items
- Resource allocation model by wave period
- Sprint capacity planning linked to wave goals
- Milestone tracking template with confidence ratings
- Retrospective guide for wave-level reviews
- Transition checklist from one wave to the next
Module 5: Uncertainty Management and Risk-Based Planning - Classifying types of uncertainty in project environments
- Developing an uncertainty taxonomy for your domain
- Applying Cynefin framework to wave planning decisions
- Mapping knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns
- Creating risk profiles for long-term horizon items
- Defining trigger conditions for re-evaluation
- Using assumption tracking logs across waves
- Conducting pre-mortems for future wave risks
- Building resilience into early wave planning
- Designing experiments to reduce future uncertainty
- Setting thresholds for pausing or replanning waves
- Managing regulatory or compliance risks in uncertain horizons
- Using Monte Carlo simulations for probabilistic forecasting
- Communicating risk estimates to non-technical stakeholders
- Creating fallback options for high-uncertainty paths
Module 6: Stakeholder Communication & Expectation Alignment - Stakeholder mapping by planning horizon relevance
- Tailoring communication strategies for each wave
- Building trust through transparency of uncertainty
- Creating horizon-specific status reports
- Managing executive expectations for long-term visibility
- Using confidence indicators in roadmap presentations
- Demonstrating value delivery across waves
- Handling pressure for fixed-date commitments
- Developing a stakeholder feedback loop process
- Running wave review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Documenting change impact across planning tiers
- Aligning finance and procurement to wave-based delivery
- Negotiating contracts with flexible scope clauses
- Using visualization tools to explain progressive elaboration
- Creating release-level communication schedules
Module 7: Team Enablement and Role-Specific Implementation - Training teams on wave planning principles
- Scrum Master’s role in facilitating wave transitions
- Product Owner responsibilities in backlog horizon management
- Developers and testers: supporting iterative scope clarification
- Project Manager as wave coordinator and integrator
- Agile Coach guidance in sustaining wave discipline
- Creating role-specific playbooks for wave execution
- Running simulation exercises for new teams
- Measuring team readiness for Rolling Wave Planning
- Overcoming resistance through incremental adoption
- Setting performance indicators for wave effectiveness
- Integrating personal development goals into wave cycles
- Facilitating cross-team wave alignment sessions
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Using gamification to reinforce wave planning habits
Module 8: Metrics, Progress Tracking, and Performance Analysis - Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
- Wave planning template: structure and key sections
- Horizon-specific backlog grooming checklist
- Risk register adapted for wave-based planning
- Stakeholder engagement timeline by wave
- Decision gate criteria for advancing milestones
- Progressive elaboration checklist for scope items
- Dependency mapping across planning horizons
- Visual roadmap generator for executive communication
- Change request log integrated with wave cycles
- Risk-based prioritization matrix for uncertain items
- Resource allocation model by wave period
- Sprint capacity planning linked to wave goals
- Milestone tracking template with confidence ratings
- Retrospective guide for wave-level reviews
- Transition checklist from one wave to the next
Module 5: Uncertainty Management and Risk-Based Planning - Classifying types of uncertainty in project environments
- Developing an uncertainty taxonomy for your domain
- Applying Cynefin framework to wave planning decisions
- Mapping knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns
- Creating risk profiles for long-term horizon items
- Defining trigger conditions for re-evaluation
- Using assumption tracking logs across waves
- Conducting pre-mortems for future wave risks
- Building resilience into early wave planning
- Designing experiments to reduce future uncertainty
- Setting thresholds for pausing or replanning waves
- Managing regulatory or compliance risks in uncertain horizons
- Using Monte Carlo simulations for probabilistic forecasting
- Communicating risk estimates to non-technical stakeholders
- Creating fallback options for high-uncertainty paths
Module 6: Stakeholder Communication & Expectation Alignment - Stakeholder mapping by planning horizon relevance
- Tailoring communication strategies for each wave
- Building trust through transparency of uncertainty
- Creating horizon-specific status reports
- Managing executive expectations for long-term visibility
- Using confidence indicators in roadmap presentations
- Demonstrating value delivery across waves
- Handling pressure for fixed-date commitments
- Developing a stakeholder feedback loop process
- Running wave review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Documenting change impact across planning tiers
- Aligning finance and procurement to wave-based delivery
- Negotiating contracts with flexible scope clauses
- Using visualization tools to explain progressive elaboration
- Creating release-level communication schedules
Module 7: Team Enablement and Role-Specific Implementation - Training teams on wave planning principles
- Scrum Master’s role in facilitating wave transitions
- Product Owner responsibilities in backlog horizon management
- Developers and testers: supporting iterative scope clarification
- Project Manager as wave coordinator and integrator
- Agile Coach guidance in sustaining wave discipline
- Creating role-specific playbooks for wave execution
- Running simulation exercises for new teams
- Measuring team readiness for Rolling Wave Planning
- Overcoming resistance through incremental adoption
- Setting performance indicators for wave effectiveness
- Integrating personal development goals into wave cycles
- Facilitating cross-team wave alignment sessions
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Using gamification to reinforce wave planning habits
Module 8: Metrics, Progress Tracking, and Performance Analysis - Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
- Stakeholder mapping by planning horizon relevance
- Tailoring communication strategies for each wave
- Building trust through transparency of uncertainty
- Creating horizon-specific status reports
- Managing executive expectations for long-term visibility
- Using confidence indicators in roadmap presentations
- Demonstrating value delivery across waves
- Handling pressure for fixed-date commitments
- Developing a stakeholder feedback loop process
- Running wave review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Documenting change impact across planning tiers
- Aligning finance and procurement to wave-based delivery
- Negotiating contracts with flexible scope clauses
- Using visualization tools to explain progressive elaboration
- Creating release-level communication schedules
Module 7: Team Enablement and Role-Specific Implementation - Training teams on wave planning principles
- Scrum Master’s role in facilitating wave transitions
- Product Owner responsibilities in backlog horizon management
- Developers and testers: supporting iterative scope clarification
- Project Manager as wave coordinator and integrator
- Agile Coach guidance in sustaining wave discipline
- Creating role-specific playbooks for wave execution
- Running simulation exercises for new teams
- Measuring team readiness for Rolling Wave Planning
- Overcoming resistance through incremental adoption
- Setting performance indicators for wave effectiveness
- Integrating personal development goals into wave cycles
- Facilitating cross-team wave alignment sessions
- Managing distributed teams across time zones
- Using gamification to reinforce wave planning habits
Module 8: Metrics, Progress Tracking, and Performance Analysis - Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
- Defining key performance indicators for wave planning
- Measuring wave completion rate and plan adherence
- Tracking scope changes by horizon tier
- Calculating planning efficiency over time
- Analyzing rework reduction due to progressive elaboration
- Monitoring stakeholder satisfaction across waves
- Using velocity trends to forecast wave capacity
- Creating a wave health dashboard
- Displaying confidence levels for future milestones
- Measuring cycle time from idea to wave inclusion
- Calculating cost of delay for deferred items
- Tracking risk mitigation effectiveness per wave
- Benchmarking wave performance against industry standards
- Using burn-up charts with horizon overlays
- Reporting on adaptive capability maturity
Module 9: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Enterprise Projects - Scaling Rolling Wave Planning across multiple teams
- Managing dependencies in multi-project environments
- Syncing waves across Agile Release Trains
- Using portfolio backlogs with horizon segmentation
- Aligning transformation initiatives with wave planning
- Handling regulatory timelines within flexible frameworks
- Integrating Rolling Wave Planning with DevOps pipelines
- Supporting MVP and phased go-live strategies
- Managing integration points between waves
- Applying Rolling Wave Planning to research and discovery
- Using fast feedback loops to shape future waves
- Integrating Lean Startup principles with wave cycles
- Handling external vendor dependencies in wave plans
- Creating cross-functional wave alignment calendars
- Designing traceability systems across evolving scope
Module 10: Implementation, Certification, and Next-Step Mastery - Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise
- Developing your personal Rolling Wave Planning implementation roadmap
- Conducting a pilot project using the full wave model
- Documenting lessons learned from your first wave cycle
- Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creating a sustainability plan for ongoing use
- Sharing best practices with your organization
- Integrating feedback into future planning waves
- Developing a mentorship program for new practitioners
- Preparing your final implementation report
- Submitting your project for Certificate of Completion
- Review process and feedback from The Art of Service evaluators
- Receiving your globally recognized certification
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with new credentials
- Accessing alumni resources and community networks
- Planning your next career advancement using certified expertise