Agile Change Management
Course Overview
This course introduces Agile Change Management, blending Agile principles with change management best practices to enable organizations to adapt quickly and effectively in dynamic environments. Participants will learn how to lead and manage change initiatives using Agile frameworks, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the change lifecycle.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Agile and their application in change management.
- Plan and execute change initiatives using Agile methodologies.
- Engage and empower stakeholders throughout the change process.
- Manage resistance and foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
- Integrate Agile change management with project and program management practices.
- Measure and sustain the impact of change initiatives.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Change managers and change agents
- Project and program managers
- Team leaders and Agile coaches
- Business analysts and organizational development professionals
- Anyone involved in leading or supporting change initiatives
Course Outline
Introduction to Agile Change Management
- Overview of traditional vs Agile change management
- Agile principles and mindset in change initiatives
- Benefits and challenges of Agile change management
Agile Frameworks and Change Management
- Scrum, Kanban, and Lean in the context of change
- Iterative planning and incremental delivery of change
- Agile roles and responsibilities in change management
Planning Agile Change Initiatives
- Defining change vision and objectives
- Creating change backlogs and user stories
- Prioritizing change efforts and managing scope
Engaging Stakeholders and Communication
- Collaborative communication strategies
- Building stakeholder buy-in and involvement
- Facilitating workshops and feedback loops
Managing Resistance and Building Adaptability
- Identifying sources of resistance
- Techniques for coaching and supporting individuals and teams
- Promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Executing and Monitoring Agile Change
- Running change sprints and retrospectives
- Measuring change adoption and impact
- Adjusting plans based on feedback and metrics
Sustaining Change and Continuous Improvement
- Embedding change into organizational processes
- Scaling Agile change management across teams and departments
- Lessons learned and knowledge sharing