Agile Leadership
Agile leadership isn’t about applying another method—it’s a shift in mindset. In this 2-day course, you’ll learn how to lead self-organizing teams, scale agile practices across your organization, and build the cultural and structural foundation for lasting transformation.
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Anja van Ackern
Training Advisor
What will I learn?
You’ll explore how leadership enables sustainable agility. From guiding agile teams to scaling frameworks like SAFe and LeSS, you’ll learn to navigate the systemic, structural, and cultural shifts required. This course prepares you to lead—not just do—agile, at every level of your organization.
Key takeaways
- Understand the difference between “doing” and “being” agile
- Learn how to lead in Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and SAFe environments
- Discover what defines agile organizations: from bi-modal setups to product-led structures
- Build the mindset and skills needed to lead cultural changeter coaching, mentoring, and facilitation techniques
- Build psychologically safe environments for agile teams
Program
This course combines theory, leadership frameworks, peer exchange, and real-world reflection. You’ll analyze the impact of agile thinking on structures and processes, explore leadership roles in scaled frameworks, and assess what kind of leader your agile organization needs. Exercises and case work help turn reflection into action.
- Agile Mindset: “Being Agile” vs. “Doing Agile”
- Leading self-organizing teams in Scrum and Kanban
- Roles and responsibilities in agile environments
- Agile leadership competencies: from directive to enabling
Who is it for?
This training is for decision-makers at all levels: formal and informal leaders, agile change agents, program and project managers—anyone guiding teams or scaling agility in established organizations.
Requirements
Leadership or decision-making experience
Openness to challenge assumptions and reflect on leadership style
Familiarity with agile principles and frameworks is helpful
Why should I follow this training?
Lead agile at scale
Gain the tools and mindset to lead beyond the team level
Understand structural & cultural change
Learn what it takes to embed agility in the whole organization
Grow as a systems-thinking leader
Learn to navigate complexity and drive transformation
Exam and Certification
There is no formal exam. After completing the training, you will receive a certificate of participation. In-company custom delivery is available upon request.
What else
should I know?
After registration for this training, you will receive a confirmation email with practical information. A week before the training, we will ask you about any dietary requirements.
See you soon!
Course information
Two-day leadership course focused on agile transformation
Covers Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, SAFe, and Spotify models
Focus on leadership mindset, structure, and system thinking
Travel and accommodation not included
