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The changing work environment requires leaders to do more than just coordinate and manage tasks, but above all, to build teams capable of working independently and continuously developing. Learn how to create effective, self-managing teams that are motivated to iteratively deliver value and able to adapt in any situation. The “Agile Team Leader” training will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively support your team in a dynamic work environment. Build a team that achieves goals and streamlines its way of working.
What you will gain from the training:
- Defining the Role of a Leader:Â You will understand your responsibilities as a leader, learning how to transition from task management to inspiring leadership.
- Value-Based Management:Â You will master techniques to focus the team on iterative value delivery, which allows for greater adaptability and effectiveness in achieving goals.
- Creating Effective Teams:Â You will build and develop self-managing teams, motivated to collaborate and achieve results beyond expectations.
- Addressing Dependencies:Â You will identify and manage dependencies, facilitating timely delivery of value.
- Communication and Motivation:Â You will effectively communicate with the team, understanding what motivates its members and recognizing and responding to demotivating factors.
- Developing Team Competencies:Â You will gain tools to support the development of team members’ skills, contributing to their personal growth and increasing the value delivered by the team.
- Task Management and Planning:Â You will help the team estimate, plan work, and track its progress, increasing its predictability and efficiency.
Who is the training for:
Engineering Managers
who want to create teams capable of independent work and continuous improvement, providing them with support and inspiration.
Team Leaders
who want to work effectively with teams and iteratively deliver value, leading them to success in volatile environments.
All managers
who want to have a real impact on the work culture in their company, building an organisation based on effective, autonomous teams.
Training scope:
Why plans fail when they collide with reality.
- How to deal with unforeseen changes and adapt strategies.
- How to recognise when an organisation should adopt an agile approach.
- What agile is and why it is difficult to achieve.
- The challenges of implementing Agile and how to overcome them.
Iterative value delivery
- What is a product and how to deliver it iteratively.
- Risks and unknowns in product development.
- Iterative and incremental approaches to product development.
- Lead time and how to reduce it.
Building and developing a team
- How to create interdisciplinary teams and develop their competencies.
- The 3 key ingredients of effective teams.
- Models of team growth.
Leader's work with the team
- The scope of a leader’s duties
- Facilitation, i.e., making collaboration easier
- Delegating work
- Motivation
- One-on-one conversations
Managing team work
- The myth of busyness, i.e., why hiring more people will not solve your problems,
- Visualization of work,Â
- How to plan in order to deliver,
- Estimation techniques,
- What to do with dependencies.
Recommended by students:
Meet the trainer:
Tomasz Wykowski
The only Polish Certified Scrum Trainer, CST accredited by Scrum Alliance and LeSS-Friendly Scrum Trainer accredited by LeSS Company with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He specializes in digital transformations, helping organizations around the world successfully implement improvements. As an inspirational speaker and author, Tomasz is committed to developing leaders and teams, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
As part of the Agile Team Leader training, you will receive:
- interactive workshops full of simulations and discussions without PowerPoint or boring lectures, led by practitioners following the Training From the Back of the Room approach,
- unique materials from our trainers
- a digital version of what you produce during the training (flips/Miro board/etc.),
- handouts and materials to further enhance your knowledge,
- a certificate of completion.
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.