Here's how you can familiarize yourself with the various Agile methodologies as a project manager.

1 Learn Scrum

Scrum is a foundational Agile methodology that focuses on managing tasks within a team-based development environment. Typically, you'll start by creating a product backlog, which is a prioritized list of tasks to be completed. During sprint planning, the team selects a set of tasks from the backlog to complete during the sprint, which usually lasts two to four weeks. Each day starts with a daily Scrum meeting to discuss progress and obstacles. As a project manager, familiarizing yourself with Scrum involves understanding these rituals, the roles within a Scrum team (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team), and how they collaborate to deliver increments of the product.

2 Explore Kanban

Kanban is another Agile methodology that emphasizes continuous delivery without overburdening the development team. It's visualized using a Kanban board where tasks are represented on cards that move from one column to another, typically 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done'. This provides a transparent view of the workflow and helps identify bottlenecks. As a project manager, you should learn how to use a Kanban board effectively and understand concepts like Work In Progress (WIP) limits, which ensure teams don't take on too much work at once.

3 Understand XP

Extreme Programming (XP) is an Agile methodology that aims to improve software quality and responsiveness to changing customer requirements. As a project manager, you'll need to familiarize yourself with XP's frequent "releases" in short development cycles, which is intended to improve productivity and introduce checkpoints where new customer requirements can be adopted. Key practices include pair programming, extensive code review, unit testing of all code, and maintaining a flat management structure to facilitate communication and teamwork.

4 Embrace Lean

Lean software development is derived from lean manufacturing principles and practices. The core idea is to maximize value while minimizing waste. This means creating more value for customers with fewer resources. As a project manager, embracing Lean involves understanding its seven principles: eliminate waste, amplify learning, decide as late as possible, deliver as fast as possible, empower the team, build integrity in, and see the whole. Familiarizing yourself with these principles will help you streamline processes and improve efficiency in your projects.

5 Study Agile Hybrid

Hybrid Agile methodologies combine elements of traditional project management with Agile practices. This approach can be particularly useful when transitioning from a traditional to an Agile approach or when managing projects that require the structure of traditional methods along with the flexibility of Agile. As a project manager, studying hybrid models involves understanding how to blend these practices in a way that suits your project's needs without compromising the core benefits of Agile.

6 Practice Continuously

Continuous practice is key to mastering any Agile methodology. This means not only learning the theory but also applying it in real-world scenarios. Regularly review Agile literature, attend workshops or webinars, and participate in Agile communities or forums to stay updated on best practices. Most importantly, practice Agile methodologies in your projects. Experience will refine your understanding and ability to adapt Agile practices to your team's unique environment.