Manage Flow in a Complex World
Learn how to use probabilistic forecasting and data to improve outcomes. We offer tools, training, and consulting on how to apply data effectively for teams and organizational improvement.
Workshops
Self-paced and Instructor-led Masterclass Public Online Workshops
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Agile Physics - The Math of Flow
4.9 average rating (25 reviews)Short explanations of how and why to apply math, probability, and statistics in Agile development. These are topics everyone should know, but are too scared to ask.
Free
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Dependency Management - capture, fix, and avoid
This deep-dive workshop teaches all aspects of capturing, planning, managing, and eliminating cross-team dependencies, and anything that blocks flow in organizations because of multiple teams or external needs.
$495
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Self-paced: Data-Driven Improvement and Outcomes (incremental release, first 4 lessons live)
How to use data to optimize team (or organization) performance and achieve targeted outcomes. Learn all aspects of capturing, visualizing, and discussing metrics to improve team and organization performance to maximize the flow of valuable work
$495
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All Power Sessions (current & future)
2 CoursesAccess to ALL courses marked as Power-Sessions. These courses are actionable lessons on how to get up and running fast using spreadsheets and techniques. Short and punchy courses for success.
$99
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Using the Monte Carlo Forecasting Spreadsheets
5.0 average rating (3 reviews)Learn how to use the free throughput and velocity forecasting spreadsheets offered by Focused Objective. Many people use these spreadsheets when forecasting software project delivery dates, portfolios, and team capacity.
$75
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Using the Team Dashboard Spreadsheet
5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how to use the Team Dashboard spreadsheet to give teams a set of flow metrics without the hassle of managing a more complicated tool or process - you only need the story and defect start dates and finish dates.
$75
What do I get?
Training is just the start of your journey. We want you to be successful and offer tools, resources and community to make sure you implement what you learn.
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Students get to join our Data and Forecasting community. We will run regular events for that community, and you get to share and read what has worked in the real world
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Monthly Q&A calls allow you to get instructor led advice after you learn the on-demand material. These calls bridge the gap between on-demand and instructor led learning styles
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Free spreadsheets and tools. Anything we show during training is free for you to use. Our forecasting and metric spreadsheets are used by hundreds of companies