ICAgile | Leading with Agility ICP-LEA

These courses are accredited by the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) as fulfilling all Learning Objectives for the Lean Portfolio Management course. Your registration includes:

• Lifetime access to our live classes – take it as many times as you want to refresh your understanding of the content
• Our live classes are led by US Based Trainers
• Course designed to have Immersive Learning Experience
• Zoom Breakout Rooms to practice as you learn
• Post-course downloadable materials
• Lifetime membership to the Kintsugi Alumni network and community*
• Lifetime access to our Slack channels to collaborate with fellow students, find peer-coaching partners, new job opportunities, and much more*

Our classes are offered to fit around your schedule. We offer classes during the day (working hours) to accommodate you if you prefer to take during office hours. If you are more of an evening or weekend kinda person, we’ve got you covered there too. [Scroll down past the course list to see detailed description of ICP-LEA course and learning outcome]

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ICAgile ICP-LEA scheduled classes beyond next 30-60-Days

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ICP-LEA (Leading with Agility) course is an advanced training designed to shape agile leaders for today’s dynamic organizational environments. Emphasizing the importance of leadership agility, the course differentiates between agile and traditional organizations. Participants learn about organizational power dynamics, diverse leadership styles, and the significance of self-awareness and self-management. The program underscores the role of emotional intelligence in fostering organizational relationships and highlights the power of effective conversation and storytelling in leadership. Moreover, it delves into the challenges of organizational transformation, emphasizing the need for agility. The course concludes by distinguishing between leading and managing change, positioning leaders as central agents of transformation. Through various activities and discussions, attendees gain a holistic understanding of agile leadership principles.

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Detailed Description of ICP-LEA Course

The ICAgile Leading with Agility (LEA) is a meticulously designed advanced training course. Its primary objective is to sculpt agile leaders capable of adeptly steering through today’s fluid and ever-evolving organizational terrains. The course emphasizes the urgent necessity for leadership agility, especially considering the intricate and shifting complexities synonymous with modern times. It draws a clear line between agile organizations and their conventional counterparts, showcasing the inherent advantages of the former.

A significant portion of the curriculum revolves around understanding power dynamics within organizational settings and familiarizing attendees with diverse leadership styles. These lessons lay a robust foundation for effective agile leadership. But becoming a true agile leader requires introspection and personal growth. To this end, the course spotlights self-awareness and self-management. Participants are introduced to transformative practices like mindfulness and are guided to embrace a growth mindset, which is instrumental in fostering adaptability and resilience.

However, leading is not solely about self-development. It’s about relationships too. This is where the concept of emotional intelligence enters the fray. The course underscores its vital role in cultivating healthy, productive organizational relationships. Participants are encouraged to perceive organizations as intricate human systems, emphasizing the importance of every individual’s role within the larger machinery.

One of the standout features of the program is its emphasis on the art of conversation. Recognizing conversation as a linchpin in agile leadership, the curriculum dives deep into its nuances. It’s not just about talking; it’s about telling stories that resonate. The power of storytelling as a tool to inspire and galvanize teams is highlighted, teaching leaders to craft narratives that truly mobilize.

In the backdrop of the agile framework is the inevitable topic of organizational transformation. The program delves into its nature, probing the challenges it presents, and the undeniable need for agility within this realm. Concluding the course is an exploration into the subtle yet critical difference between leading and managing change. Attendees are encouraged to view themselves not just as managers but as pivotal agents of transformation. Through a blend of reflective exercises, group discussions, and practical activities, participants leave the course equipped with a comprehensive understanding of agile leadership principles, poised to lead with vision, strategy, and empathy.

At Kintsugi Training Institute we believe in an immersive learning experience. Our courses are led by our expert facilitators that together have multiple decades worth of knowledge to be shared. Those that participate in our courses will be active participants who engage with our trainers. All of our courses include printable workbooks and are built with multiple activities and use interactive tools such as Mural.

We utilize the existing knowledge of our participants, combined with the knowledge and expertise of our trainers to create a more immersive and impactful learning experience. This brain-based, adult learning style allows for transformational learning to take place that can immediately be applied and have a lasting impact.

ICAgile Certification

This course is accredited by the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) as fulfilling all Learning Objectives for the Leading with Agility course. In order to earn an ICAgile certification for this course, participation is required in the entirety of the course. Participants must also have the ability to demonstrate competency to their trainers that they have acquired the necessary knowledge to earn the certification. After successful completion of this course, participants will receive an email from ICAgile with the link to claim certification for the ICAgile Certified Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA) and be considered an Agile Certified Leader.

Professional Development Unit & Scrum Education Unit

Successful completion of this class enables you to be eligible for the following:

• 14 Scrum Education Units toward Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
• 14 PDUs toward the PMI-ACP or for PMP continuing education

Learning Outcomes

NEW ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES WE NEED TODAY: Organizational Agility Capability, Why Agility in Leadership is Needed

BEHAVIORS THAT INCREASE AGILITY: Understanding Power & Influence, Leadership Styles

DEVELOPING SELF AS INSTRUMENT: Self-Awareness & Self-Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindset for Leadership, Personal Purpose and Values

DEVELOPING SELF AS LEADER: Assessing Yourself as a Leader, Skills of Self Development, Mental Models, Committing to and Practicing Agile Values

INTRODUCTION TO EQ: SOCIAL CONTEXT: Emotional Intelligence in Relationships, Thinking About Organizations as Human Systems

EXERCISING AGILITY IN KEY CONVERSATIONS: Conversations as the Key Vehicle of Communication in Agile Leadership, Telling Compelling Stories as a Leader

ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION AND AGILITY: The Nature of Organizational Transformation, Why Transformation is needed for Agility 

LEADING CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION: Leading from the Future and the Larger Context, Leading vs. Managing Change, Leader as Agent of Transformation 

Target Audience

Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, Enterprise Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Senior Executives and Leaders, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Project Managers, Change Managers, Finance Professionals, and Operational Managers also anyone who is passionate about portfolio management and wants to enhance their skills.

Refund & Transfer Policy

Refunds allowed up to 30 days before the event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Transferring tickets from one course date to another is allowed, however it will incur $150 transfer fee. Transfers done within 5 days of class starting will have $225 transfer fee. Transferring to another class within 48 hours of current registered class starting is not allowed.

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