Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
1. Seasoned Agile Coaches
2. Enterprise Agile Coaches
3. Transformation Leaders
4. Senior Organizational Leaders
5. Directors and VPs
6. Consultants
7. Experienced Scrum Masters
8. Agile Portfolio Managers
10. Program Managers
Anyone looking to drive large-scale Agile change
Session Objectives
- Understand and apply the CEC coaching competencies
- Master the art of coaching executives and senior leadership
- Diagnose organizational impediments to agility
- Design and implement large-scale transformation strategies
- Learn to manage and influence organizational culture
- Develop a deep understanding of governance and funding models
- Mentor and grow other Agile coaches
- Understand the business of enterprise coaching
- Build a professional network of enterprise coaches
About the Course
Elevate your career to the highest level of Agile coaching with our Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) training course. This program is for the most seasoned Agile practitioners and coaches who are ready to drive large-scale, enterprise-level transformations. You will move beyond the team and even multi-team level to address the complex challenges of organizational design, leadership, and culture. The course provides a rigorous, in-depth exploration of the skills required to be a trusted advisor to senior executives and a change agent for the entire business, helping organizations achieve true business agility.
This intensive, 10-day training is your pathway to becoming an expert in leading systemic change. You will learn to diagnose organizational impediments, design effective transformation strategies, and coach executives to embody Agile values. The curriculum is built on real-world case studies and practical exercises that prepare you for the unique challenges of enterprise coaching. By completing this program, you will be equipped to guide an organization from a project-based mindset to a product-centric one, creating a culture of continuous learning and adaptation that delivers lasting value.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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Subtopic 1.1: Defining the role of the Certified Enterprise Coach
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Subtopic 1.2: The difference between team and enterprise coaching
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Subtopic 1.3: The importance of a systems-thinking mindset
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Subtopic 1.4: Understanding your role as a change agent
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Subtopic 1.5: The importance of continuous learning
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Subtopic 2.1: Advanced coaching techniques for executives
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Subtopic 2.2: The use of powerful questions in organizational contexts
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Subtopic 2.3: Building trust and rapport with senior leaders
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Subtopic 2.4: Navigating political landscapes
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Subtopic 2.5: Handling complex and ambiguous situations
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Subtopic 3.1: The impact of organizational design on agility
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Subtopic 3.2: Designing for flow and value delivery
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Subtopic 3.3: De-scaling the organization
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Subtopic 3.4: Understanding different team and organizational topologies
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Subtopic 3.5: The role of the coach in organizational restructuring
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Subtopic 4.1: Coaching leaders on their role in an Agile enterprise
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Subtopic 4.2: Shifting from a command-and-control to a servant leadership mindset
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Subtopic 4.3: The power of cultural change
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Subtopic 4.4: Diagnosing and influencing organizational culture
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Subtopic 4.5: Creating a culture of experimentation and psychological safety
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Subtopic 5.1: Aligning Agile transformation with business strategy
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Subtopic 5.2: Understanding enterprise funding and portfolio management
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Subtopic 5.3: Using metrics to demonstrate business value
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Subtopic 5.4: Communicating the value of agility to stakeholders
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Subtopic 5.5: The role of the coach in business model innovation
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Subtopic 6.1: Designing a tailored transformation roadmap
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Subtopic 6.2: Identifying and managing key stakeholders
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Subtopic 6.3: Creating a compelling vision for change
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Subtopic 6.4: The importance of a phased approach
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Subtopic 6.5: Leading with a sense of urgency
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Subtopic 7.1: Developing a consulting mindset
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Subtopic 7.2: Identifying and addressing root causes
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Subtopic 7.3: The role of a coach in solving complex business problems
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Subtopic 7.4: Building a sustainable coaching practice
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Subtopic 7.5: The importance of ethical practice
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Subtopic 8.1: Mentoring other coaches and Scrum Masters
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Subtopic 8.2: Creating a community of practice
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Subtopic 8.3: The importance of continuous coaching development
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Subtopic 8.4: Providing a safe space for learning and growth
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Subtopic 8.5: The role of the coach in building a coaching capability
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Subtopic 9.1: Deep-dive into various scaling frameworks
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Subtopic 9.2: The pros and cons of each in a real-world context
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Subtopic 9.3: The coach's role in guiding the choice of a framework
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Subtopic 9.4: Navigating the challenges of scaling at the enterprise level
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Subtopic 9.5: Integrating different frameworks for a hybrid approach
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Subtopic 10.1: Rethinking governance for an Agile organization
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Subtopic 10.2: Agile budgeting and forecasting
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Subtopic 10.3: The role of metrics in demonstrating progress
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Subtopic 10.4: Creating transparency at all levels
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Subtopic 10.5: The importance of a continuous feedback loop
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Subtopic 11.1: Engaging the executive team in the transformation
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Subtopic 11.2: Coaching executives to be Agile leaders
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Subtopic 11.3: Facilitating strategic planning events
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Subtopic 11.4: Building a shared understanding of business agility
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Subtopic 11.5: The role of the coach in succession planning
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Subtopic 12.1: Analyzing real-world enterprise transformations
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Subtopic 12.2: Discussing challenges and successes in a large organization
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Subtopic 12.3: Collaborative problem-solving sessions on complex issues
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Subtopic 12.4: Role-playing exercises with executive teams
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Subtopic 12.5: Applying CEC competencies to your own context
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Subtopic 13.1: The importance of sustaining the change
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Subtopic 13.2: Creating a culture of continuous improvement
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Subtopic 13.3: The role of internal change agents
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Subtopic 13.4: Measuring the long-term impact of the transformation
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Subtopic 13.5: The importance of celebration and recognition
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Subtopic 14.1: Building a personal development plan
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Subtopic 14.2: The importance of self-care and avoiding burnout
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Subtopic 14.3: Seeking feedback and continuous improvement
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Subtopic 14.4: The value of a professional network
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Subtopic 14.5: The importance of contributing to the broader Agile community
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Subtopic 15.1: Creating a compelling value proposition
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Subtopic 15.2: Negotiating contracts and pricing
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Subtopic 15.3: Building and managing a client portfolio
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Subtopic 15.4: Marketing your enterprise coaching services
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Subtopic 15.5: The legal and ethical considerations