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ICAgile Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF)
- Categories:
- Agile and Lean Leadership and Business Skills (inc TAP)
- Level:
- Fundamentals
- Code:
- QAICABAF
- Exam:
- Not Applicable
Overview
This course provides participants with a foundational understanding of business agility, focusing on developing an agile mindset, adapting to change, and delivering customer value. Designed for professionals outside the software delivery domain, it explores tools, techniques, and methodologies to implement agility in various business contexts.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- A basic understanding of business operations and processes.
- An interest in adopting agile practices within their roles or departments
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Team Leaders
- Managers
- Directors
- Executives
- Marketing professionals
- HR professionals
- Finance professionals
- Salespersons
What's included
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What is Virtual?
Live, instructor-led training delivered online
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Who is it for: Individuals and teams needing flexible, instructor-led learning without time away from the business.
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3 Days instructor led course
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Develop an agile mindset and understand its significance in modern business environments.
- Define and deliver customer value effectively.
- Adapt to change and emerging opportunities with agility.
- Apply agile methodologies, tools, and techniques to support business agility.
Course outline
Introduction to Business Agility
- Understanding business agility and its importance.
- Key drivers for adopting business agility.
Developing an Agile Mindset
- Principles and values underpinning an agile mindset.
- Cultivating adaptability and continuous learning.
Defining and Delivering Customer Value
- Identifying customer needs and expectations.
- Strategies for delivering value in an agile context.
Adapting to Change and Emerging Opportunities
- Techniques for responding to change effectively.
- Leveraging emerging opportunities for business growth.
Agile Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques
- Overview of agile frameworks applicable to business functions.
- Practical tools and techniques to implement agility.
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Examining successful implementations of business agility.
- Lessons learned and best practices.
Exams and Assessments
Certification is gained through attendance and full participation throughout the event. The trainer will ask for an email address to be passed to ICAgile so that an electronic questionnaire about the event can be provided. Filling in this questionnaire is a prerequisite to receiving your accreditation.
Hands-On Learning
This course includes:
- Interactive workshops to apply agile concepts.
- Group discussions and collaborative exercises.
- Real-world scenarios to practice agility.
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