Overview
Lead with clarity, empower teams, and unlock agility at scale.
Great agile organisations aren’t defined by frameworks — they’re defined by leadership. This Agile Leadership Masterclass equips leaders with the mindset, skills, and tools to foster alignment, decentralise decision-making, and create the conditions where agile delivery can truly thrive.
Led by a best-selling author and one of the most respected agile trainers in the world, this interactive, premium masterclass blends deep expertise with real-world examples from FTSE 100 companies, government, consultancies, and fast-growth scale-ups.
Available online or in-person, this Agile Leadership training can be delivered in one 6-hour session, or over three 2-hour sessions across three weeks to fit busy schedules.
What you’ll learn:
Your team will gain practical, actionable insights on:
- The agile leadership mindset: shifting from command-and-control to enabling autonomy
- Creating alignment without micromanagement: vision, OKRs, and shared goals
- Decentralising decision-making: empowering teams while maintaining accountability
- Leading through complexity and uncertainty
- Building psychological safety and a culture of learning
- The leader’s role in shaping agile culture and values
- Common leadership traps that block agility – and how to avoid them
- Real-world examples from agile organisations in the field
Who is this Masterclass for?
This masterclass is designed for leaders at all levels driving organisational agility, including:
Executives, Directors & Senior Managers
Product Leaders (Head of Product, VP Product)
Engineering & Technology Leaders (CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Tech Leads)
Delivery Leaders (Programme Managers, Project Managers, Portfolio Managers)
Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, & Change Agents
Benefits of the Agile Leadership Masterclass
Transform the way your leaders think, act, and lead in agile environments. This Agile Leadership Masterclass delivers practical, high-impact training that empowers leaders to drive alignment, build resilient teams, and scale agility across your organisation.
Benefits include:
- Gain clarity on the leadership mindset needed for agile success
- Learn how to align teams without micromanaging
- Master techniques to decentralise decision-making while maintaining accountability
- Build a culture of psychological safety, learning, and trust
- Avoid common leadership pitfalls that stall agility
- Access practical frameworks and templates for immediate impact
- Learn from real-world examples across industries and sectors
Whether you’re leading teams, departments, or entire organisations, this course provides the clarity and confidence to lead agility at scale.
- Course Options: Online or In Person, In-House Only
- Duration: 1 day (6 hours), Can be delivered on one day, or over 3 weeks in 3 X 2-hour sessions
- Maximum Class Size: 30 delegates
- Level: Foundation
By the end of this Agile Leadership Masterclass, your team will:
- Understand the mindset shifts required to lead in an agile organisation
- Know how to create alignment while empowering teams to make decisions
- Be equipped to build an environment of psychological safety and learning
- Recognise common leadership behaviours that undermine agility – and how to change them
- Be able to lead agility at scale with clarity, confidence, and impact
What is included?
- 6 hours of premium, interactive instruction from a globally respected agile expert
- Real-world case studies, leadership patterns, and practical tools
- Templates and frameworks for immediate use in your organisation
- Options for online or in-person delivery
- Follow-up resource pack for continued reflection and action
Our Trainer
This Masterclass will be delivered by the below Certified Scrum Trainer:
Karim Harbott
Karim has worked in product development since 2003 and has been involved in Scrum and Agile since 2008. He became a Certified Enterprise Coach (the highest Scrum Alliance coaching level) in 2014, a Certified Scrum Trainer in 2016, and served on the Scrum Alliance board of directors from 2020 to 2022.
Karim wrote the learning objectives followed by all Scrum Alliance trainers for Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner as well as the advanced classes and is also the author of the best-selling book, The 6 Enablers of Business Agility.
Agile Leadership Masterclass: Further Information and FAQs
What do I need to attend the Masterclass?
In-Person Courses
- You do not need to bring a laptop or other equipment. A comprehensive workbook will be provided to all attendees.
Online Courses
A reliable internet connection is vital.
We require delegates to use a laptop, computer or device with a large screen to ensure they can participate without the limitations of using a smaller device.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible up to two weeks before the start of a course without cost. After that point, the full course fee is due regardless of whether the registered person participates in the course. Participants can be substituted without charge.
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Training Packages
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If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, get in touch. We will work with you to create a bespoke training pathway that suits your or your team’s learning aspirations at a price that suits your budget.
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