Duration: 2 Days

Course Structure:

The course is structured into clear, progressive sessions aligned with the lab methodology:

• Introduction & Context Setting
• Data Analysis & Problem Definition
• Agile Methodology & Team Roles
• Solution Ideation & Prioritisation
• Solution Design, Prototyping & Testing
• Implementation Planning
• Reflection, Evaluation, and Next Steps

Detailed Course Outline:

Session 1: Introduction & Team Alignment

• Introductions and participant expectations
• Overview of Finance Transformation and Agile methodology
• Teaming Principles and behavioural alignment
• Business challenge overview
• Reflection and personal commitments

Session 2: Data & Problem Crystallisation

• Understanding data lifecycle and quality
• Identifying data quality issues and detailed problem definition
• Group prioritisation exercises
• Initial role allocations in agile teams

Session 3: Agile Solution Ideation & Prioritisation

• Collaborative brainstorming and agile prioritisation
• Development of Minimal Viable Product (MVP)
• Stakeholder interviews and practical process mapping

Session 4: Solution Design Methodology

• Design Thinking Principles (Empathy mapping, persona development)
• Idea evaluation matrix and solution scoring
• Prototyping planning with visualisation tools
• Case study and practical solution design exercises

Session 5: Prototyping, Testing & Iteration

• Prototype development and iterative improvements
• User-testing and feedback integration
• Effective stakeholder communication

Session 6: Implementation Planning & Operationalisation

• Operational readiness assessment
• Detailed action planning and roadmap development
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Preparation of final presentations

Session 7: Reflection, Dragons Den & Next Steps

• Presentation of final prototypes
• Reflective learning sessions
• Integration of feedback from senior stakeholders
• Planning for scalability and sustainability

Key Skills Developed (Power Skills):

• Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem Solving
• Agile & Adaptive Thinking
• Effective Communication & Influencing
• Collaboration & Teaming in Virtual Environments
• Creativity & Innovation through Design Thinking
• Project Management & Operational Planning

Overall Learning Outcomes:

1. Clearly articulate and refine complex business problems using data-driven methods.
2. Apply agile methodologies effectively in finance transformation projects.
3. Design, prototype, test, and iterate innovative finance solutions using structured methodologies.
4. Confidently plan and communicate solution implementations that align with strategic business objectives.
5. Demonstrate enhanced critical thinking, collaborative working, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

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