In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to lead and manage change with agility is paramount for organizational success. Traditional, linear change management approaches often fall short in dynamic environments, where continuous adaptation and rapid iteration are key. This certification training course is meticulously designed to equip leaders and change practitioners with the essential principles, tools, and mindset of agile change management. By embracing iterative processes, fostering collaboration, and responding quickly to feedback, you can transform your organization's capacity for change, driving innovation and sustainable growth in an unpredictable world.

This intensive five-day program provides a hands-on approach to mastering agile change methodologies, enabling you to orchestrate successful transformations that deliver measurable value. Participants will learn how to integrate agile principles into change planning, build resilient teams that thrive on continuous improvement, and overcome resistance through adaptive strategies. By the end of this training, you will be prepared to champion agile change initiatives, positioning your organization for sustained competitive advantage and becoming a recognized expert in leading agile transformations.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Change Management Professionals
• Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
• Organizational Development Specialists
• Business Analysts
• Team Leaders
• Consultants
• HR Professionals
• Anyone involved in leading or supporting agile transformations

Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of agile change management.
• Develop a strategic framework for leading agile transformations.
• Master techniques for diagnosing organizational readiness for agile change.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous adaptation and learning.
• Enhance communication and collaboration skills in agile environments.
• Learn to identify and address resistance to agile adoption.
• Build resilient teams capable of thriving in iterative cycles.
• Measure the impact and sustainability of agile change initiatives.
• Create a personalized action plan for implementing agile change.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Agile Change

• Understanding the agile manifesto and its principles
• The distinction between traditional and agile change management
• The value proposition of agile in dynamic environments
• Key agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their relevance to change
• Analyzing case studies of agile transformations

Module 2: Agile Change Planning & Visioning

• Developing a flexible and adaptive change vision
• Aligning agile change with organizational strategy
• Creating iterative change roadmaps and backlogs
• Defining clear, measurable outcomes for agile initiatives
• Building a lightweight business case for agile transformation

Module 3: Leading Agile Teams Through Change

• The role of servant leadership in agile change
• Building self-organizing and cross-functional teams
• Fostering psychological safety and continuous feedback
• Empowering teams to own the change process
• Coaching and mentoring in an agile context

Module 4: Agile Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mastering transparent and continuous communication in agile sprints
• Developing tailored communication strategies for diverse agile stakeholders
• Facilitating effective agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Managing expectations and adapting to feedback from stakeholders
• Building strong coalitions and securing active sponsorship for agile initiatives

Module 5: Overcoming Resistance & Building Agility

• Diagnosing the root causes of resistance to agile adoption
• Implementing iterative strategies to address resistance
• Building individual and organizational resilience to change fatigue
• Empowering agile champions and internal advocates
• Fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptation

Module 6: Metrics, Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for agile change
• Establishing feedback loops for continuous learning and adaptation
• Conducting effective retrospectives and post-mortems
• Using data analytics to inform agile change decisions
• Iterating on the change process itself

Module 7: Sustaining Agile Transformation

• Embedding agile principles and practices into the organizational DNA
• Establishing governance structures for continuous adaptation
• Measuring the long-term impact and ROI of agile transformation
• Building a talent pipeline capable of leading future agile changes
• Creating a framework for ongoing organizational renewal and agility

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.