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Certified LeSS for Executives
Designing adaptive organisations at scale

In a rapidly changing business environment, an organisation’s ability to adapt and scale quickly is key to success. This intensive 3-day course, taught by expert and co-creator of the LeSS approach Craig Larman, focuses on designing adaptive and scalable structures that support effective product development at scale. We offer practical tools and in-depth knowledge to help you create an organisation that is ready for the challenges of today’s market.

After the training:

  • You will discover how to effectively create policies and internal processes in key areas such as finance, HR and development departments to improve management and collaboration.
  • You will learn how to optimise your organisational structure so that teams can collaborate effectively on a single product, regardless of their location.
  • You will gain the skills to define clear career paths and positions that motivate and inspire employees to develop.
  • You will learn how to apply systems thinking and the LeSS approach to adaptive development with multiple teams, resulting in better coordination and efficiency.
  • You will understand how to implement change in an organisation, simplifying structures rather than complicating them, allowing you to adapt to change faster and more effectively.

Who is the training for:

Product Owner

Product Managers

Coordinating the work of multiple teams on a single product who need a better understanding of the LeSS approach and systems thinking.

Uczestnik szkolenia manager

Executive management

Responsible for the strategy of a company that needs tools to become more adaptive in a dynamic market environment.

Organisational and HR specialists

Involved in the design of organisational structures and career paths, interested in deeper organisational design.

Training scope:

Why LeSS
  • Empirical process control.
  • Psychology of work.
  • De-scaling and simplifying better than traditional scaling.
LeSS Overview
  • Frameworks, guidelines, and experiments
  • Two LeSS frameworks: basic and LeSS Huge.
LeSS Adoption
  • Preparing for implementation by building interest.
  • Adoption guidelines.
  • Scope of the first implementation.
  • Lessons from LeSS implementations.
Systems optimisation
  • Differences between local and global optimisation.
  • How they affect Backlog, product definition, planning, analysis, design and programming.
Product definition
  • Redefining product scope and its impact on global.
  • Optimization portfolio management.
Collaboration within a large organisation
  • Coordination and integration: from community to system architecture.
  • Scaling the Product Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review and Retrospective.
  • Multi-site product development.
More about roles in the organisation
  • The role of managers (especially Senio management) in a LeSS organisation.
  • Scrum masters in a multi-team environment.
Framework LeSS Huge
  • Defining Requirements Areas and creating the Backlog.
  • The role of the Overall Product Owner and the Area Product Owners.
  • Implementation of LeSS Huge.

Recommended by students:

It was inspiring to discuss LeSS with Craig Larman. The content of the course was top-notch.
Steve Alexander
The delivery was outstanding and the supporting material vast and detailed.
Simone Zecchi
The best course I have ever been on. Totally blown away.
Simon Powers

Meet the trainer:

Picture of Craig Larman

Craig Larman

Co-founder of LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum) and one of the leading experts in large-scale agile project management. His experience includes over 20 years as an Agile coach and trainer, helping organisations around the world to implement and optimise agile methods. Craig is also the author of numerous books and publications on Scrum and Agile.

As part of the Certified LeSS for Executives training course you will receive:

  • digital versions of the first, second and third LeSS books,
  • access to LeSS training materials (video etc.),
  • PDF material and pictures of everything created during the course on the walls,
  • a network of acquaintances with all course participants,
  • course completion certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are there discounts available if I choose to pay for the course with my own funds?

Yes, we offer special discounts for those who choose to pay for the course with their own funds. Please contact us to discuss individual terms.

Is it possible to spread the course payment into installments?

Yes, we offer the possibility of spreading the payment into convenient installments. For more information and details, please contact us.

Can I purchase a voucher for the training?

Yes, you can purchase a Training Voucher which will be valid for 12 months

Do I have to accept any terms and conditions before taking the training?

Yes, by registering for training, you accept the terms and conditions of participation

What are the rules on payment for training?

The final price of the training is based on the date of registration, not the date of payment of the invoice.

What if I am unable to attend the training after purchasing a ticket?

You can cancel your participation up to 7 days before the start date of the training or move to another available date.

What is included in the price?

The price includes:

  • training materials and diploma (digital for online training).
  • for Certified ScrumMaster training, the cost of taking the Certified ScrumMaster exam and one possible revision.
  • cost of certification and membership fees in accrediting organisations for certified courses.
  • lunch and coffee breaks for classroom courses.

The price does not include:

  • accommodation and travel costs for participants.
Will I be able to get any certification after the training?

Yes, after completing the training you will be certified as a Certified LeSS for Executives.

Is the training completed with an exam?

No, the participant does not take an exam after the training. Earning the Certified LeSS for Exceutives certification only requires completion of the training.

Not sure which training to choose?

Let’s talk:
Bogdan Brześciński

Bogdan Brześciński

+48 881 300 593
office@procognita.com

Certified LeSS for Executives

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