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Leadership & Management

Leading Agile Organisations: Structures, Roles and Mindsets

Organisational agility allows companies to respond quickly to changing customer needs and market conditions. This course explains how agile principles extend beyond software teams to the whole organisation, covering agile structures such as cross-functional teams, tribes and networks, new leadership roles, agile funding and governance, and the mindset shifts required. Participants assess agility in their organisations and plan practical steps.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Simply adopting agile terminology does not make an organisation agile. This course helps leaders understand what real agility requires and how to lead the structural and cultural changes involved.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course combines agility assessments, case studies of agile transformations, simulations, design workshops and leadership reflection.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the principles of organisational agility
  • Assess current agility and barriers
  • Understand agile operating models and team structures
  • Adapt leadership roles and behaviours for agile ways of working
  • Apply agile approaches to planning, funding and governance
  • Plan an agile transformation journey
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Senior leaders and executives
  • Transformation and change leaders
  • HR and organisational design professionals
  • Department heads
  • Agile coaches and programme leaders
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Agile operating models
  • Organisational design
  • Agile leadership
  • Adaptive governance
  • Team empowerment
  • Transformation planning
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1What Is Organisational Agility

  1. 09:00–09:54Agility versus speed
  2. 09:54–10:48Agile principles beyond IT
  3. 10:48–11:00Benefits and evidence
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Benefits and evidence (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Agility assessment
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Agility maturity review

Day 2Agile Structures

  1. 09:00–09:54Cross-functional teams
  2. 09:54–10:48Tribes, chapters and networks
  3. 10:48–11:00Customer-centric value streams
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Customer-centric value streams (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Balancing stability and dynamism
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Designing an agile structure

Day 3Agile Leadership

  1. 09:00–09:54From command and control to servant leadership
  2. 09:54–10:48Setting direction and boundaries
  3. 10:48–11:00Empowerment and accountability
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Empowerment and accountability (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Leadership behaviours
  7. 13:06–14:00Simulation: Leading empowered teams

Day 4Planning, Funding and Governance

  1. 09:00–09:54Quarterly business reviews and planning
  2. 09:54–10:48Funding teams rather than projects
  3. 10:48–11:00Lean governance
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Lean governance (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Measuring outcomes
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Agile transformation in a bank

Day 5Leading the Transformation

  1. 09:00–09:54Transformation roadmaps
  2. 09:54–10:48Change management and culture
  3. 10:48–11:00HR practices for agility
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12HR practices for agility (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Common pitfalls
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Agile transformation plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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