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Sustainable Agile Leadership

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Course Overview

The “Sustainable Agile Leadership” course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to lead in a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment using Agile principles.

The course focuses not only on Agile methodologies but also on developing leadership practices that are sustainable, adaptable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Participants will learn how to navigate complex challenges, foster innovation, and create a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and long-term success.

Course Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and their applications in leadership contexts.
  • Acquire leadership skills that promote adaptability, resilience, and long-term success in Agile organizations.
  • Learn how to build and nurture a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
  • Develop strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business environments and making informed decisions amidst uncertainty.
  • Discover techniques for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and using Agile practices to enhance processes and outcomes.
  • Explore how to integrate sustainability principles into Agile practices, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Articulate the core principles and values of Agile methodologies and explain their relevance to leadership roles.
  • Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills within an Agile context.
  • Implement Agile practices to enhance organizational agility, responsiveness, and innovation.
  • Analyze complex business challenges, make informed decisions, and adapt strategies using Agile approaches.
  • Design and lead Agile teams that embrace continuous improvement, creativity, and adaptability.
  • Integrate sustainability considerations into Agile practices, promoting ethical and responsible leadership.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction To Agile Leadership

  • Understanding Agile principles and values
  • Role of leadership in Agile organizations
  • Agile vs. traditional leadership approaches

Module 2: Sustainable Leadership Foundations

  • Characteristics of sustainable leadership
  • Building resilience and adaptability
  • Aligning leadership practices with long-term goals

ACTIVITY I: MULTIPLEN CHOICE QUIZ
These multiple-choice quiz questions would help create an engaging quiz on Agile Leadership and Sustainable Leadership Foundations. There will be 10 questions. Candidates will register nand use their mobile phones to answer their question

Module 3: Cultivating Collaborative Culture

  • Creating an environment of psychological safety
  • Fostering collaboration and cross-functional teams
  • Inclusivity and diversity in Agile leadership

Activity II: Collaborative Culture Assessment

Objective:To assess and improve the collaborative culture within the organization.

Instructions:

  • Will have participants work in small groups to conduct a collaborative culture assessment within the organization.
  • Will provide them with a set of questionnaire or interview format to gather feedback from their members.
  • The participants to analyze the data, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and propose actionable recommendations.
  • Each group present their findings and recommendations to the larger group.

Discuss potential strategies for cultivating a more collaborative culture based on the insights gained.

Module 4: Navigating Complexity With Agility

  • Sense-making in complex environments
  • Decision-making under uncertainty
  • Managing risk and embracing change

Activity III: Complex Scenario Analysis

Objective: To navigate complex situations using agile thinking.

Instructions:

  • Participants will be provided with a complex, real-world scenario that therganization has faced or might face.
  • Participants will be asked to analyze the scenario, considering factors like uncertainty, changing requirements, and stakeholder dynamics.
  • Will instruct them to create an Agile-inspired plan for addressing the situation, including iterative feedback loops and adaptability.
  • Participants to present their plans and discuss how Agile principles can be applied to navigate complexity effectively.

Module 5: Continuous Improvement And Innovation

  • Agile frameworks for continuous improvement
  • Encouraging experimentation and learning
  • Promoting a culture of innovation

Activity IV: Innovation Pitch Competition

Objective: To encourage participants to develop and pitch innovative ideas in a competitive setting.

Instructions:

  • Divide participants into groups to develop innovative solutions or products related to your industry or organization.
  • Have participants to create brief pitches (elevator pitches) for their ideas, focusing on the problem, solution, and potential benefits.
  • Organize a pitch competition where candidates present their ideas to their peers.
  • After all pitches, there will be time for questions and feedback from the facilitator or audience.
  • Announce winners based on criteria such as feasibility, creativity, and potential impact.

Module 6: Agile Team Leadership

  • Environmental and social responsibility in Agile
  • Sustainable product development and delivery
  • Measuring and reporting sustainability metrics

Module 7: Integrating Sustainability Into Agile Practices

  • Participants work in groups to tackle a design challenge with ESG criteria
  • Presenting design concepts and justifying ESG choices

Activity V: DISCUSSION & SUGGESTIONS:

Objective: To encourage participants to discuss and suggest what are possible integration of sustainability in the sector

We will be looking into the importance of integrating sustainability into its operations to meet growing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) expectations from stakeholders. This to ensure that their related services are aligned with sustainability principles and regulations. We will discuss some of the possible ways to integrate Sustainability into Agile Practices and their possible outcome.

Module 8: Case Studies And Practical Application

  • Real-world examples of successful Agile leadership
  • Applying Agile leadership principles to specific scenarios
  • Group projects and presentations

Activity VI: MINI CASE

Objective: To develop solutions with the knowledge acquired

Background:  A syndicate mini case will be provides to the groups to develop suggestion and solutions to overcome their challenges related to sustainable Agile leadership.

Module 9: Reflection

  • Reflecting on personal growth and development as an Agile leader

Duration

2 days

DATE, VENUE AND FEES

Date : 22-23 Jan 2024 / 5-6 Feb 2024 / 4-5 Mar 2024 / 1-2 April 2024 / 2-3 May 2024 / 19-20 June 2024 / 9-10 July 2024 / 12-13 Aug 2024 /19-20 Sept 2024 / 1-2 Oct 2024 / 7-8 Nov 2024 / 2-3 Dec 2024

Duration: 10.30AM – 4.30PM

Venue : 27-1, Jalan Desa, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur 58100, Malaysia

Location : https://goo.gl/maps/V1TZ1vkDxdH2

All the programmes can be conducted in house.
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