eduScrum for NGO Project Teams Training Course

Introduction
In today’s rapidly evolving development and humanitarian landscapes, NGO project teams must deliver outcomes faster, smarter, and more collaboratively. The eduScrum for NGO Project Teams Training Course introduces a dynamic, team-based agile framework adapted from the educational sector to empower NGOs with structured, student-like learning cycles that drive innovation, accountability, and ownership. Unlike traditional project management methods, eduScrum encourages team autonomy, reflection, and peer collaboration—making it ideal for capacity-building, cross-functional collaboration, and project delivery in NGO settings.

This 10-day hands-on course trains NGO professionals to apply eduScrum principles to real-world projects, using visual task boards, learning bursts, sprint planning, and structured feedback loops. The course emphasizes iterative learning, self-organization, and team-based execution—allowing NGO staff to build better engagement, creativity, and efficiency within programs. Designed for program teams, trainers, M&E staff, and digital facilitators, this course fosters agile transformation from the ground up by promoting active learning and outcome-focused teamwork.

Duration

10 Days
Target Audience

  • NGO project and program implementation teams
  • Training and capacity-building specialists
  • MEL and learning officers
  • Project coordinators and team leaders
  • Youth engagement, education, and innovation teams

Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of eduScrum and its adaptation for NGO project teams
  • Facilitate collaborative project execution using eduScrum roles, boards, and sprints
  • Promote self-directed team learning, decision-making, and accountability
  • Apply agile thinking to planning, executing, and evaluating NGO projects
  • Integrate reflection, transparency, and continuous improvement in teamwork

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to eduScrum and Agile Mindsets

  • Origins of eduScrum and differences from Scrum
  • Agile values, principles, and mindset for NGOs
  • Benefits of eduScrum in project and learning environments
  • When and how to apply eduScrum to NGO work
  • Overview of agile vs traditional delivery

Module 2: Roles in eduScrum Teams

  • The eduScrum Master: guiding, not managing
  • Product Owner role in NGO settings
  • Student team/member role: autonomy and accountability
  • Role rotation and co-leadership principles
  • Establishing team norms and dynamics

Module 3: Setting Up eduScrum Task Boards

  • Components of the eduScrum board
  • Visualizing progress: To Do, Busy, Ready, Done
  • Creating backlog cards and learning tasks
  • Using colors, symbols, and icons for clarity
  • Updating and maintaining transparency

Module 4: Sprint Planning and Goal Setting

  • Defining learning and project goals collaboratively
  • Chunking tasks into weekly or biweekly sprints
  • Estimating effort and prioritizing work
  • Ensuring alignment with overall program outcomes
  • Creating motivating and measurable sprint goals

Module 5: Conducting Weekly Stand-ups

  • Purpose and structure of stand-up meetings
  • Sharing progress, blockers, and support needs
  • Encouraging peer dialogue and coaching
  • Timeboxing and facilitation tips
  • Monitoring team energy and flow

Module 6: Visual Thinking and Storyboarding Tools

  • Using diagrams, sticky notes, and journey maps
  • Creating learning paths and decision maps
  • Storyboarding impact and progress visually
  • Collaborative drawing and sketch noting
  • Digital whiteboards and hybrid facilitation

Module 7: Building Ownership and Self-Directed Teams

  • Creating environments for independent team learning
  • Shifting from top-down to shared leadership
  • Encouraging initiative and accountability
  • Techniques for reflection and self-assessment
  • Handling conflict constructively

Module 8: Incorporating Peer Feedback and Review

  • Structuring peer assessment sessions
  • Giving and receiving actionable feedback
  • Feedback walls and real-time review tools
  • Linking feedback to growth and performance
  • Encouraging openness and team trust

Module 9: Monitoring Progress and Evaluating Outcomes

  • Tracking outputs and performance during sprints
  • Adapting MEL tools for agile teams
  • Linking task boards to logframe indicators
  • Celebrating small wins and project impact
  • Using checklists and visual scorecards

Module 10: Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement

  • Conducting sprint retrospectives effectively
  • Identifying team-level insights and lessons
  • Root cause analysis for blockers
  • Action planning from retrospective insights
  • Building improvement into the next sprint

Module 11: Customizing eduScrum for NGO Contexts

  • Adapting for fieldwork, remote teams, and low-tech settings
  • Modifying tools for capacity-building programs
  • Embedding eduScrum in M&E and learning units
  • Cross-team eduScrum integration
  • Adapting formats for youth and community teams

Module 12: Sustaining Agile Culture and eduScrum Practices

  • Developing in-house eduScrum champions
  • Creating knowledge-sharing systems
  • Embedding eduScrum in onboarding and training
  • Linking to strategic plans and learning agendas
  • Measuring the cultural shift and long-term outcomes

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

 

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