Agility for Executives
Nowadays, managers are increasingly acculturated to Design Thinking, LEAN Start-up and the era of agility, but generally lack guidance in execution. This training is designed for executives, senior executives, managers and team leaders who want to strengthen their Agile leadership skills and drive Agile transformation within their organization.
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About The Course Agility for Executives
This training is intended for mid-level managers, operational managers, leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), associations, public sector professionals, and transformation consultants.
Through the Agility for Executives training, managers will be able to identify the concrete definition of agility and its added value in execution and leadership. It serves as a starting point for transformational thinking.
At the end of this training, participants will be able to develop agility within their teams, create conditions for a learning environment, and pin down uncertainty to turn it into business development opportunities.
Prerequisites
This training is designed for executives and senior managers with prior experience in team or project management. A basic understanding of Agile principles and project management methodologies is strongly recommended to fully benefit from this training.
Who Should Attend This Course?
This training is designed for executives, senior managers, managers, and team leaders who wish to strengthen their Agile leadership skills and drive Agile transformation within their organization. It is also aimed at management consultants and change management professionals who want to acquire tools and techniques to promote agility on a large scale.
Course Program
Day 1
Introduction to Agility for Executives
- Presentation of the training and objectives
- Understanding the importance of agility for executives
- Fundamental principles of agility
Agile Leadership
- Roles and responsibilities of executives in an Agile organization
- Characteristics of an Agile leader
- Developing a collaborative leadership style
Agile Organizational Transformation
- Strategies to initiate and lead an Agile transformation
- Change management and resistance handling
- Case studies: examples of successful transformations
Agile Vision and Strategy
- Defining and communicating an Agile vision
- Strategic alignment and prioritization of Agile initiatives
- Using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for Agile management
Day 2
Agile Culture and Values
- Creating and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement
- Encouraging team autonomy and accountability
- Promoting transparency and collaboration
Agile Governance
- Adapting governance practices to an Agile organization
- Measuring performance and success in an Agile context
- Roles and structures of Agile governance
Agile Portfolio Management
- Prioritizing and managing investments in an Agile environment
- Using Agile portfolio management frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
- Coordinating and synchronizing Agile teams at scale
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Promoting innovation at all levels of the organization
- Techniques for continuous improvement
- Conducting retrospectives at the organizational level
Conclusion and Action Plan
- Synthesis of learnings
- Developing a personal and organizational action plan
- Q&A session and feedback
This two-day program offers a comprehensive immersion into the principles and practices of agility for executives, enabling them to effectively lead Agile transformation within their organizations.
Why Choose Our Course?
Opt for the Agility for Executives training to become a visionary leader capable of transforming your organization through Agile principles and practices, creating a culture of performance and continuous innovation.
Agile Leadership Development:
- Acquire Agile leadership skills to guide your organization to success.
- Learn to encourage autonomy, responsibility, and collaboration within your teams.
Effective Organizational Transformation:
- Discover proven strategies to initiate and lead Agile transformation within your organization.
- Learn to manage resistance to change and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Agile Vision and Strategy:
- Develop a clear and strategic vision to align your Agile initiatives with organizational goals.
- Use OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for effective tracking and prioritization of initiatives.
Agile Culture and Values:
- Learn to create and maintain an organizational culture focused on agility and innovation.
- Promote transparency, collaboration, and engagement within your team.
Agile Governance and Portfolio Management:
- Adapt your governance practices to support an Agile organization.
- Manage investments and priorities using Agile portfolio management frameworks like SAFe or LeSS.
Networking Opportunities:
- Participate in interactive training with other executives and professionals sharing similar interests, allowing you to develop your professional network.
- Exchange ideas and experiences with other participants and learn from real case studies.
Practical and Interactive Training:
- Benefit from practical and interactive training with exercises, case studies, and group discussions.
- Immediately apply the concepts learned through simulations and practical workshops.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Promote innovation at all levels of your organization.
- Learn techniques for continuous improvement and conducting retrospectives at the organizational level.
This training is ideal for executives and senior managers who wish to play a key role in their organization's Agile transformation by becoming competent and visionary leaders in a constantly evolving environment.
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This is my 2nd training with BCloud after IREB Foundation. I am very grateful to this firm for helping me retrain to the role of an Agile Coach.