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A comprehensive repository showcasing expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies with real-world templates and automation scripts. Perfect for Agile practitioners, Project Managers, and development teams looking to streamline workflows!
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A comprehensive repository showcasing expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies with real-world templates and automation scripts. Perfect for Agile practitioners, Project Managers, and development teams looking to streamline workflows!

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# πŸš€ **Advanced Agile Project Management Toolkit**

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Welcome to the **Advanced Agile Project Management Toolkit**, your ultimate solution to streamline and optimize Agile processes. Whether you are a **Scrum Master**, **Agile Coach**, **Project Manager**, or part of a **Development Team**, this repository equips you with real-world templates, automation scripts, and advanced best practices that cater to **Scrum**, **Kanban**, and **Agile methodologies**.

## πŸ“Œ **Key Features**

- βœ… **Comprehensive Backlog Management** – Templates for both **Product Backlog** and **Sprint Backlog** to track and manage work efficiently in **Markdown**, **Excel**, and **GitHub Projects**.
- βœ… **Sprint Planning & Retrospective Templates** – Structured templates for streamlined **Sprint Planning** and **Sprint Retrospectives**, with clear guidelines to improve team collaboration and velocity.
- βœ… **Automation for Jira & Trello** – Fully customizable scripts to automate routine tasks using **Jira API** and **Trello API**, reducing manual effort and boosting team productivity.
- βœ… **Advanced RACI Matrix Templates** – Define roles and responsibilities with **RACI Matrix** templates in **Markdown** and **Excel**, ensuring clarity and accountability across all project phases.
- βœ… **GitHub Project Boards for Agile Workflows** – Harness the power of **GitHub Projects** for transparent, real-time task tracking and workflow management, with live demos included.

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## πŸ“‚ **Repository Structure**

```
πŸ“¦ agile-project-management
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ backlog_templates
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ product-backlog.md
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ sprint-backlog.md
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“Š product-backlog.xlsx
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“Š sprint-backlog.xlsx
β”‚
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ sprint_management
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ sprint-planning-template.md
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ sprint-retrospective-template.md
β”‚
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ automation_scripts
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ jira
β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ jira-automation-example.js # Sample script to automate Jira tasks.
β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ jira-issue-creator.py # Automates issue creation in Jira via API.
β”‚ β”‚
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ trello
β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ trello-automation-example.js # Sample script for automating Trello tasks.
β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ trello-card-mover.py # Automates Trello card movement between lists.
β”‚
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ responsibility_assignment
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ raci-matrix.md
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“Š raci-matrix.xlsx
β”‚
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“‚ project_boards_demo
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“ github-project-boards-guide.md
β”‚
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ README.md # Full documentation and setup guide.
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ CONTRIBUTING.md # Guidelines for contributing to the project.
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“œ LICENSE # License details
```

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## πŸš€ **Getting Started**

1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/jmrashed/agile-project-management.git
cd agile-project-management
```
2. **Familiarize yourself** with the folder structure and templates.
3. **Run automation scripts** (Jira/Trello) based on your workflow needs.
4. **Set up GitHub Project Boards** and start managing your Agile tasks and sprints.

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## πŸ”— **Detailed Usage Guide**

### πŸ“Œ **1. Backlog Management**
- **Product Backlog:** Use **`backlog_templates/product-backlog.md`** to document and maintain **Product Backlog Items (PBIs)** in a structured format.
- **Sprint Backlog:** Track and manage your **Sprint Backlog** using **`backlog_templates/sprint-backlog.md`** to ensure continuous progress within each Sprint.

### πŸ“Œ **2. Sprint Planning & Retrospectives**
- **Sprint Planning:** Use **`sprint_management/sprint-planning-template.md`** to organize and conduct **Sprint Planning** meetings, ensuring that the team is aligned and ready for the Sprint ahead.
- **Sprint Retrospective:** Use **`sprint_management/sprint-retrospective-template.md`** to document and assess Sprint outcomes, promoting continuous improvement and team collaboration.

### πŸ“Œ **3. Automating Agile Workflows**
- **Jira Automation:**
- **`jira-issue-creator.py`**: Use this Python script to automate issue creation in Jira using the Jira REST API, reducing manual input and speeding up workflow.
- **`jira-automation-example.js`**: JavaScript sample for common Jira automation tasks like issue transitions and custom workflows.

- **Trello Automation:**
- **`trello-card-mover.py`**: A Python script to move cards between lists on Trello based on specific triggers, helping maintain task flow without manual intervention.
- **`trello-automation-example.js`**: Example of automating Trello with JavaScript, to create and update cards programmatically.

### πŸ“Œ **4. RACI Matrix for Clear Role Definitions**
- **RACI Matrix Templates**: Utilize **`responsibility_assignment/raci-matrix.md`** to define and communicate roles within your team, making sure everyone understands their responsibilities.
- **Excel version**: Available for easy customization, especially in larger teams with complex roles.

### πŸ“Œ **5. GitHub Project Boards for Agile Task Tracking**
- **GitHub Project Boards** provide a visual representation of the Agile workflow.
- **`github-project-boards-guide.md`** demonstrates how to set up and manage GitHub Projects for effective Agile task tracking.

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## 🀝 **Contributing**

We **welcome contributions**! To improve and expand the toolkit, follow these steps:

1. **Fork the repository.**
2. **Create a feature branch** (e.g., `feature-branch`).
3. **Commit your changes.**
```bash
git commit -m "Add new feature or improvement"
```
4. **Push your branch** to your forked repository:
```bash
git push origin feature-branch
```
5. **Create a Pull Request.**

For detailed instructions, see [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md).

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## πŸ“œ **License**

This project is licensed under the **MIT License** – see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.

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## ⭐ **Show Your Support**

If you find this repository useful, consider:

- **Starring** this repo on GitHub to help others discover it! ⭐
- **Sharing** it with your team or network to improve Agile workflows globally! 🌍
- **Contributing** to further enhance and refine these Agile tools! πŸ”₯

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### πŸ”— **Connect with Me**

πŸ“§ **Email**: [jmrashed@gmail.com](mailto:jmrashed@gmail.com)
🌐 **GitHub**: [github.com/jmrashed](https://github.com/jmrashed)
πŸš€ Let’s collaborate to build **better Agile processes** and drive success in your projects! πŸš€