Preparation for ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) Certificate

Introduction to Agile Facilitation

• Understanding the Agile mindset

• The evolution of Agile facilitation

• Core values and principles

Agile Team Facilitation Mindset

• Developing facilitator presence

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

• Servant leadership approach

Roles and Responsibilities of the Agile Facilitator

• Differentiating facilitator roles from other Agile roles

• Setting the tone for collaboration

• Encouraging shared ownership

Designing Agile Meetings

• Purpose-driven meeting design

• Planning agendas and outcomes

• Visual tools and collaborative formats

Facilitating Collaborative Conversation

• Active listening and powerful questioning

• Encouraging diverse perspectives

• Promoting dialogue over debate

Coaching vs. Facilitating

• When to coach and when to facilitate

• Supporting team autonomy

• Integrating facilitation into coaching techniques

Conflict and Dysfunction Handling

• Identifying root causes of conflict

• Conflict resolution strategies

• Turning dysfunction into growth

Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments

• Building psychological safety

• Encouraging full team participation

• Managing group dynamics

Facilitating Team Decision-Making

• Group decision-making frameworks

• Consensus and alignment methods

• Supporting clarity and commitment

Remote Facilitation Techniques

• Tools for virtual collaboration

• Adapting facilitation for remote teams

• Overcoming virtual team challenges

Facilitating Agile Ceremonies

• Effective facilitation of stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

• Planning and refinement meetings

• Creating flow and structure in Agile events

Practice Sessions and Feedback

• Live facilitation exercises

• Peer feedback and improvement

Final reflection and personal action plan