Elevate your career to the highest level of Agile coaching with our Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) training course. This program is for the most seasoned Agile practitioners and coaches who are ready to drive large-scale, enterprise-level transformations. You will move beyond the team and even multi-team level to address the complex challenges of organizational design, leadership, and culture. The course provides a rigorous, in-depth exploration of the skills required to be a trusted advisor to senior executives and a change agent for the entire business, helping organizations achieve true business agility.

This intensive, 10-day training is your pathway to becoming an expert in leading systemic change. You will learn to diagnose organizational impediments, design effective transformation strategies, and coach executives to embody Agile values. The curriculum is built on real-world case studies and practical exercises that prepare you for the unique challenges of enterprise coaching. By completing this program, you will be equipped to guide an organization from a project-based mindset to a product-centric one, creating a culture of continuous learning and adaptation that delivers lasting value.

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• Seasoned Agile Coaches
• Enterprise Agile Coaches
• Transformation Leaders
• Senior Organizational Leaders
• Directors and VPs
• Consultants
• Experienced Scrum Masters
• Agile Portfolio Managers
• Program Managers
• Anyone looking to drive large-scale Agile change

Objectives:

• Understand and apply the CEC coaching competencies
• Master the art of coaching executives and senior leadership
• Diagnose organizational impediments to agility
• Design and implement large-scale transformation strategies
• Learn to manage and influence organizational culture
• Develop a deep understanding of governance and funding models
• Mentor and grow other Agile coaches
• Understand the business of enterprise coaching
• Build a professional network of enterprise coaches
• Prepare for the Certified Enterprise Coach certification

Course Modules:

Module 1: The Enterprise Coaching Stance

• Defining the role of the Certified Enterprise Coach
• The difference between team and enterprise coaching
• The importance of a systems-thinking mindset
• Understanding your role as a change agent
• The importance of continuous learning

Module 2: Professional Coaching Mastery

• Advanced coaching techniques for executives
• The use of powerful questions in organizational contexts
• Building trust and rapport with senior leaders
• Navigating political landscapes
• Handling complex and ambiguous situations

Module 3: Organizational Design and Structure

• The impact of organizational design on agility
• Designing for flow and value delivery
• De-scaling the organization
• Understanding different team and organizational topologies
• The role of the coach in organizational restructuring

Module 4: Leadership and Culture

• Coaching leaders on their role in an Agile enterprise
• Shifting from a command-and-control to a servant leadership mindset
• The power of cultural change
• Diagnosing and influencing organizational culture
• Creating a culture of experimentation and psychological safety

Module 5: The Business of Agility

• Aligning Agile transformation with business strategy
• Understanding enterprise funding and portfolio management
• Using metrics to demonstrate business value
• Communicating the value of agility to stakeholders
• The role of the coach in business model innovation

Module 6: Enterprise Transformation Strategy

• Designing a tailored transformation roadmap
• Identifying and managing key stakeholders
• Creating a compelling vision for change
• The importance of a phased approach
• Leading with a sense of urgency

Module 7: The Coach as a Consultant

• Developing a consulting mindset
• Identifying and addressing root causes
• The role of a coach in solving complex business problems
• Building a sustainable coaching practice
• The importance of ethical practice

Module 8: Advanced Mentoring

• Mentoring other coaches and Scrum Masters
• Creating a community of practice
• The importance of continuous coaching development
• Providing a safe space for learning and growth
• The role of the coach in building a coaching capability

Module 9: Scaling Frameworks in Practice

• Deep-dive into various scaling frameworks
• The pros and cons of each in a real-world context
• The coach's role in guiding the choice of a framework
• Navigating the challenges of scaling at the enterprise level
• Integrating different frameworks for a hybrid approach

Module 10: Governance and Reporting

• Rethinking governance for an Agile organization
• Agile budgeting and forecasting
• The role of metrics in demonstrating progress
• Creating transparency at all levels
• The importance of a continuous feedback loop

Module 11: The Coach and the Executive Team

• Engaging the executive team in the transformation
• Coaching executives to be Agile leaders
• Facilitating strategic planning events
• Building a shared understanding of business agility
• The role of the coach in succession planning

Module 12: Complex Enterprise Case Studies

• Analyzing real-world enterprise transformations
• Discussing challenges and successes in a large organization
• Collaborative problem-solving sessions on complex issues
• Role-playing exercises with executive teams
• Applying CEC competencies to your own context

Module 13: Sustainability and Reinforcement

• The importance of sustaining the change
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement
• The role of internal change agents
• Measuring the long-term impact of the transformation
• The importance of celebration and recognition

Module 14: Personal Growth for the Enterprise Coach

• Building a personal development plan
• The importance of self-care and avoiding burnout
• Seeking feedback and continuous improvement
• The value of a professional network
• The importance of contributing to the broader Agile community

Module 15: The Business of Enterprise Coaching

• Creating a compelling value proposition
• Negotiating contracts and pricing
• Building and managing a client portfolio
• Marketing your enterprise coaching services
• The legal and ethical considerations

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 10 working days before commencement of the training.