Developing Organizational Agility and Adaptability Training Course

Module 1: The Imperative of Organizational Agility and Adaptability

• Understanding the VUCA world and its implications for organizations
• Defining organizational agility vs. Resilience vs. Adaptability
• Why traditional management approaches fall short in dynamic environments
• The competitive advantages of being an agile and adaptive organization
• Examples of highly agile organizations and their success factors
• Practical session: Participants reflect on their organization’s current level of agility and identify key pressures for change.

Module 2: Understanding the Principles of Agile Organizations

• Core principles of agile (e.g., customer-centricity, iterative development, rapid feedback)
• Agile mindsets vs. Fixed mindsets in an organizational context
• Key components of an agile operating model (strategy, structure, process, people, technology)
• The role of continuous improvement and experimentation
• Agile values and their translation into organizational behavior
• Practical session: Analyzing the principles behind a successful agile transformation case study.

Module 3: Strategic Foresight and Anticipating Change

• Moving from reactive to proactive: The role of foresight
• Techniques for environmental scanning and identifying weak signals
• Scenario planning for uncertain futures
• Developing strategic options for multiple potential futures
• Building “sensing mechanisms” to detect emerging trends
• Practical session: Collaboratively developing two contrasting future scenarios for a specific industry or market.

Module 4: Developing an Adaptive Leadership Mindset

• The characteristics of an adaptive leader (e.g., curiosity, humility, courage, resilience)
• Leading with empathy and psychological safety in agile environments
• Fostering continuous learning and growth mindsets in teams
• Empowering teams and delegating authority effectively
• Navigating ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information
• Practical session: Self-assessment of adaptive leadership qualities and identification of personal development areas.

Module 5: Building Agile Structures and Collaborative Teams

• Moving beyond traditional hierarchies: Networked and empowered teams
• Designing cross-functional and self-organizing teams
• Agile organizational structures (e.g., holacracy, Spotify model, matrix organizations)
• Fostering collaboration and breaking down silos
• Building psychological safety and trust within agile teams
• Practical session: Designing a cross-functional team structure for a strategic initiative.

Module 6: Fostering a Culture of Experimentation and Learning

• The importance of a “test and learn” approach
• Creating a safe environment for failure and learning
• Implementing rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles
• Capturing and sharing lessons learned across the organization
• Building feedback loops into processes and products
• Practical session: Developing a simple experiment design to test a new idea or approach.

Module 7: Agile Decision-Making and Resource Reallocation

• Principles of rapid, data-informed decision-making
• Delegating decision-making authority to the lowest effective level
• Dynamic resource allocation: Shifting resources to strategic priorities
• Budgeting for agility: Flexible funding models
• Overcoming inertia and resistance to resource reallocation
• Practical session: Prioritizing resource allocation for a set of competing agile initiatives.

Module 8: Driving Strategic Agility Through Technology and Data

• Leveraging digital platforms and cloud computing for agility
• The role of data analytics and AI in enabling faster insights and decisions
• Automation and its impact on operational agility
• Cybersecurity and data governance in an agile context
• Building an agile IT infrastructure
• Practical session: Brainstorming how a specific technology (e.g., a collaborative platform) could enhance agility in an organization.

Module 9: Managing Resistance and Sustaining Change

• Understanding the human psychology of change and resistance
• Communicating the “why” and “what” of agility effectively
• Engaging key stakeholders and building change coalitions
• Addressing common roadblocks to agile transformation
• Sustaining momentum and celebrating milestones in the agility journey
• Practical session: Developing a communication plan for introducing an agile initiative to a resistant team.

Module 10: Measuring and Continuously Improving Organizational Agility

• Defining metrics for organizational agility (e.g., speed to market, innovation rate, employee engagement)
• Assessing digital maturity and agile capability
• Using agile assessments and diagnostic tools
• Establishing a continuous improvement cycle for agility initiatives
• The role of feedback and retrospectives in refining agility
• Practical session: Identifying 3-5 key metrics to track the progress of an organizational agility initiative.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588