Synopsis

Lean and Agile for Executives is a “short” course designed for senior managers and executives to gain an understanding of Lean and Agile from an executive lens. It also provides insight into how executives can prepare an organization for and foster measurable success leveraging Lean and Agile. Executives also gain an awareness of how to successfully interact with the Lean and Agile elements of their organization. This course includes opportunities for interaction through discussions and exercises.

Learn

• Explain the basic tenets of the Lean and Agile philosophies
• Recognize the similarities and differences between organizations that employ the Lean and Agile philosophies and those that do not
• List and explain specific ways to prepare an organization for a successful, sustainable Lean and Agile adoption
• Describe the operational and cultural concepts to support on an ongoing basis to gain high returns from a Lean and Agile adoption.

Topics

• Lean and Agile Philosophies

  Why Are Lean and Agile Popular?

  Modern Lean Philosophy

  Modern Agile Philosophy

  Lean and Agile Work Within Systems Thinking

  Lean Approach and Principles

  Lean Myths and Misconceptions

  The Agile Mindset

  The Agile Manifesto: Values and Principles

  Agile Myths and Misconceptions

  Examining Lean and Agile Side by Side

   
• Preparing Your Organization for Healthy Adoption of Lean and Agile

  Cultivating Healthy Adoption

  Identify and Incorporate Your Strengths

  Lower Risk

  Speed Understanding 

  Create a Plan to Protect and Grow Your Culture

   
• Leadership's Role in Getting High Returns from Your Investment

  Ownership

  Empowerment

  Leadership

  Systems Thinking

  Flow of Work

  Decision-making by Consensus

  Cadence

  Learning

  Scaling

  Techniques before Tools

  Innovation