Who it's for
Leaders who want to make change stick, by co-creating it alongside team members
How it works
Workshop: 1 day
App: 1 development journey
Coaching: 8 weeks of check-ins
Leading the Agile Transformation
Discover the changes, big and small, that help agility take hold.
The vital role that leaders play
Leaders are critical for moving an organization toward greater agility. Indeed, according to McKinsey, the top 3 challenges when making the shift to agility are: non-agile culture and ways of working, lack of involvement from leadership, and the need for a clear vision and implementation plan.
With foresight, leaders can prepare for all of these. By walking the talk, being attentive to challenges, and addressing the entrenched patterns that hinder agility, you will spearhead the path forward.
Getting everyone on board
In this program, you will shift your organization’s norms, mindsets, and behaviors.
You’ll identify what kinds of behaviors get incentivized—through financial rewards, recognition, or praise—and what you can do to encourage change. You’ll lead by example, role modeling agile thinking and acting. This includes embracing mindsets such as:
- Abundance. Agile leaders look to open new market spaces through innovation, partnerships, and customer collaboration—seizing opportunities to create value for and with all stakeholders.
- Flexibility. Rather than create detailed long-term plans and follow them to a T, agile leaders provide direction, plan incrementally, and adjust based on results.
- Customer centricity. Agile leaders make a habit of frequent customer interaction. They prioritize based on what will provide the customer the most value, and measure the success of initiatives in these terms.
Finally, while leaders can initiate change, it cannot be imposed; team members must believe deep-down that change is necessary. You’ll learn how to communicate the need for change, while making sure this communication is a two-way street.
Value Created
For the leader
- Improved ability to inspire others
- Less friction during transformation
- Greater honesty from team members
For the organization
- Greater retention
- Improved morale and engagement
- Faster transition to agile processes
Value Created
For the leader
- Improved ability to inspire others
- Less friction during transformation
- Greater honesty from team members
For the organization
- Greater retention
- Improved morale and engagement
- Faster transition to agile processes
Value Created
For the leader
- Improved ability to inspire others
- Less friction during transformation
- Greater honesty from team members
For the organization
- Greater retention
- Improved morale and engagement
- Faster transition to agile processes
Why it works
We combine research in fields such as change management, cultural transformation, social psychology, and habit formation. Lessons are tailored based on thorough study of participants’ organization.
Topics Covered
Understanding context
Take stock of where you’re at. You’ll examine the strengths and limitations of your current culture, and identify changes that could have an outsized impact. You’ll anticipate obstacles to change, and brainstorm potential solutions. And you’ll identify team members who are well-positioned to help lead the change.
Reinforcing new habits
Let your actions show the way. Practice role-modeling agile behaviors, from communicating transparently to growing from mistakes. You’ll also learn how to encourage agile behaviors in those you lead. This involves praising individuals in a way that suits their personality and building team-oriented incentive structures.
Promoting team ownership
Change is a delicate subject. We help you communicate the need for change, and recognize your team’s concerns. You’ll practice deep listening, helping your people overcome challenges, and incorporating team input. Team autonomy is a key component of agility. You’ll look for ways to empower your teams to take on greater responsibility.
The abundance mindset
Shift your mindset from fixed-pie to win-win. We equip you to scan the marketplace for chances to create new value, and to pounce on opportunities. You’ll also change your perspective on “the competition.” This involves reflecting on strategic partnerships you might form with other organizations, and discovering what you can offer each other.
Iterative improvement
Agility is about progress, not perfection. Understand why, at the end of the day, “good enough” actually creates more value for customers. You’ll master practices that enable you to plan and execute incrementally and work in short cycles. You’ll emerge able to adjust to setbacks in real-time, and course-correct when things don’t go as planned.
Customer centricity
Agility puts the customer at the center of everything an organization does. You’ll implement tools and practices that let you stay in constant communication with customers. In turn, you’ll be able to evaluate success based on customer satisfaction, quickly iterate in response to feedback, and consistently deliver value.
Inspiring great collaboration
Take teamwork to the next level. You’ll examine how you can give your teams greater room to operate while maintaining goal alignment. We help you create an environment in which everyone feels safe to share ideas, no matter how “out there.” You’ll also learn how to promote constructive conflict, and resolve thorny interpersonal issues.
Make agility the reality
WITH OUR LEADER AGILITY PROGRAMS
Get in touch about our program, Leading the Agile Transformation.
Leading the Agile Transformation
Discover the changes, big and small, that help agility take hold.
Who it's for
Leaders who want to make change stick, by co-creating it alongside team members
How it works
Workshop: 1 day
App: 1 development journey
Coaching: 8 weeks of check-ins
The vital role that leaders play
Leaders are critical for moving an organization toward greater agility. Indeed, according to McKinsey, the top 3 challenges when making the shift to agility are: non-agile culture and ways of working, lack of involvement from leadership, and the need for a clear vision and implementation plan.
With foresight, leaders can prepare for all of these. By walking the talk, being attentive to challenges, and addressing the entrenched patterns that hinder agility, you will spearhead the path forward.
Getting everyone on board
In this program, you will shift your organization’s norms, mindsets, and behaviors.
You’ll identify what kinds of behaviors get incentivized—through financial rewards, recognition, or praise—and what you can do to encourage change. You’ll lead by example, role modeling agile thinking and acting. This includes embracing mindsets such as:
- Abundance. Agile leaders look to open new market spaces through innovation, partnerships, and customer collaboration—seizing opportunities to create value for and with all stakeholders.
- Flexibility. Rather than create detailed long-term plans and follow them to a T, agile leaders provide direction, plan incrementally, and adjust based on results.
- Customer centricity. Agile leaders make a habit of frequent customer interaction. They prioritize based on what will provide the customer the most value, and measure the success of initiatives in these terms.
Finally, while leaders can initiate change, it cannot be imposed; team members must believe deep-down that change is necessary. You’ll learn how to communicate the need for change, while making sure this communication is a two-way street.
Value Created
For the leader
- Improved ability to inspire others
- Less friction during transformation
- Greater honesty from team members
For the organization
- Greater retention
- Improved morale and engagement
- Faster transition to agile processes
Topics Covered
Understanding context
Take stock of where you’re at. You’ll examine the strengths and limitations of your current culture, and identify changes that could have an outsized impact. You’ll anticipate obstacles to change, and brainstorm potential solutions. And you’ll identify team members who are well-positioned to help lead the change.
Reinforcing new habits
Let your actions show the way. Practice role-modeling agile behaviors, from communicating transparently to growing from mistakes. You’ll also learn how to encourage agile behaviors in those you lead. This involves praising individuals in a way that suits their personality and building team-oriented incentive structures.
Promoting team ownership
Change is a delicate subject. We help you communicate the need for change, and recognize your team’s concerns. You’ll practice deep listening, helping your people overcome challenges, and incorporating team input. Team autonomy is a key component of agility. You’ll look for ways to empower your teams to take on greater responsibility.
The abundance mindset
Shift your mindset from fixed-pie to win-win. We equip you to scan the marketplace for chances to create new value, and to pounce on opportunities. You’ll also change your perspective on “the competition.” This involves reflecting on strategic partnerships you might form with other organizations, and discovering what you can offer each other.
Iterative improvement
Agility is about progress, not perfection. Understand why, at the end of the day, “good enough” actually creates more value for customers. You’ll master practices that enable you to plan and execute incrementally and work in short cycles. You’ll emerge able to adjust to setbacks in real-time, and course-correct when things don’t go as planned.
Customer centricity
Agility puts the customer at the center of everything an organization does. You’ll implement tools and practices that let you stay in constant communication with customers. In turn, you’ll be able to evaluate success based on customer satisfaction, quickly iterate in response to feedback, and consistently deliver value.
Inspiring great collaboration
Take teamwork to the next level. You’ll examine how you can give your teams greater room to operate while maintaining goal alignment. We help you create an environment in which everyone feels safe to share ideas, no matter how “out there.” You’ll also learn how to promote constructive conflict, and resolve thorny interpersonal issues.
Why it works
We combine research in fields such as change management, cultural transformation, social psychology, and habit formation. Lessons are tailored based on thorough study of participants’ organization.
Make agility the reality
WITH OUR LEADER AGILITY PROGRAMS
Get in touch about our program, Leading the Agile Transformation.