Agile Leadership and Change Management

Course Code: MGLD 1123

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07 - 11 Jul 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

01 - 05 Dec 2025

5 Days

Zürich, Switzerland

$5,950

Introduction

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Agile leadership and effective change management are crucial skills for leaders who aim to navigate these dynamic landscapes. This 5-day training program is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools to excel in Agile environments and manage change successfully.

Through a combination of interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, case studies, and group activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and change management strategies, empowering them to lead their teams and organizations towards sustainable success.

Grasp the core principles and values of Agile methodology.
Differentiate between traditional and Agile leadership approaches.
Develop the ability to lead with empathy, flexibility, and collaboration.
Learn key concepts and models of change management.
Understand the psychological aspects of change and human responses.
Develop effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Identify synergies and potential conflicts between Agile and change management.
Apply best practices for integrating Agile methods with change initiatives.
Analyze real-world case studies to understand successful integration.
Recognize the characteristics of high-performing Agile teams.
Develop techniques to build trust, accountability, and effective collaboration.
Enhance team dynamics and conflict resolution skills.
Assess and enhance personal leadership capabilities for Agile environments.
Practice decision-making, communication, and adaptability in leadership roles.
Create training and development plans to continuously improve leadership skills.
Understand the types and causes of resistance to change.
Implement strategies to manage and mitigate resistance effectively.
Learn from case studies on overcoming resistance in various scenarios.
Explore and implement popular Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) in projects.
Hands-on practice with tools to manage Agile projects efficiently.
Select and customize tools to fit specific organizational needs.
Learn about frameworks for scaling Agile (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
Assess organizational readiness for large-scale Agile implementation.
Develop strategies for scaling Agile across departments and teams.
Understand the principles of continuous improvement (Kaizen) in Agile.

Senior Executives and Managers: Individuals responsible for leading teams and departments, seeking to enhance their leadership skills in Agile environments and manage organizational change effectively.
Project Managers and Team Leaders: Professionals overseeing projects who want to adopt Agile methodologies and improve their change management capabilities.
Change Management Professionals: Those involved in planning and implementing organizational change initiatives, looking to integrate Agile principles into their strategies.
Anyone Interested in Agile Leadership and Change Management: Individuals aspiring to develop skills in these areas to advance their careers and contribute to organizational success.

Introduction to Agile Leadership and Change Management

Overview of Agile Leadership and Change Management
Understanding Agile Methodology
Principles and values of Agile
Comparison with traditional project management
Case Study: Successful Agile Implementation

Core Principles of Agile Leadership

Agile Leadership Overview
Definition and key characteristics
Differences between traditional and Agile leadership
Interactive Session: Leadership Self-Assessment
Agile Leadership Practices
Leading with empathy and flexibility
Facilitating collaboration and communication
Practicing Agile leadership in simulated environments

Change Management Fundamentals

Introduction to Change Management
Key concepts and models (e.g., Kotter's 8-Step Process)
Importance of managing change effectively
Lecture: Psychology of Change
Understanding human response to change
Change Management Strategies
Tools and techniques for managing change
Communication and stakeholder engagement
Developing a Change Management Plan
Practical exercise in planning for change

Integrating Agile and Change Management

Aligning Agile with Change Management
Synergies and conflicts
Best practices for integration
Challenges in Integration
Agile Change Management Frameworks
Adapting Agile methods for change initiatives
Case Study: Real-World Integration

Building High-Performing Agile Teams

Team Dynamics in Agile
Characteristics of high-performing teams
Building trust and accountability
Workshop: Team Assessment
Evaluating team strengths and areas for improvement
Enhancing Team Collaboration
Techniques for effective collaboration
Conflict resolution in Agile teams
Group Activity: Team-Building Exercise

Agile Leadership Skills Development

Leadership Skills for Agile Environments
Communication, adaptability, and decision-making
Interactive Session: Skills Assessment
Identifying personal leadership strengths and weaknesses
Developing Leadership Capabilities
Training and development plans for leaders
Workshop: Leadership in Action
Role-playing different leadership scenarios

Managing Resistance to Change

Understanding Resistance
Types and causes of resistance to change
Lecture: Strategies to Overcome Resistance
Techniques to manage and mitigate resistance
Workshop: Handling Resistance

Agile Project Management Tools

Introduction to Agile Tools
Overview of popular Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello)
Demonstration: Tool Functionality
Hands-on exploration of tools

Scaling Agile in Organizations

Scaling Agile Frameworks
Introduction to frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
Interactive Session: Assessing Organizational Readiness
Evaluating readiness for scaling Agile
Developing a Scaling Strategy
Planning for large-scale Agile implementation
Case Study: Successful Scaling

Continuous Improvement and Future Planning

Continuous Improvement in Agile
Principles of Kaizen and continuous improvement
Creating Improvement Plans
Developing plans for ongoing improvement

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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