Certified LeSS for Executives is designed for the executive and senior manager. It covers the successful patterns for organisational change when adopting LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) and moving to a product and customer-centric organisational design. The flow and focus of the course will be tailored to the expertise and growth areas of the people in the room to create a unique and agile experience that learners get the most from.
Whether you are an executive, senior manager or someone that supports them this course will give you a deep insight into what is required to build a successful Product and Customer-centric organisation using LeSS.
- Public Course Options: In-Person
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Intermediate
- Extras: 45 days of Agile Success Academy membership
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What is included?
- Two days of high-quality instruction from an experienced trainer
- A detailed workbook and course materials, as well as supporting course materials after the training
- Certification as a Certified LeSS for Executives®
- An account on the less.works website, which contains additional information about LeSS course information and options for staying in contact with the other course participants
- 45 days of free access to our Agile Success Academy, including our Growing Scrum Masters self-paced programme
- LeSS is a Scrum Alliance-approved scaling framework. Attendance of this course will earn you 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day
- All participants get access to an electronic copy of all three Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) Books
Download our comprehensive course guide for detailed information about the content covered in our Certified LeSS for Executives course.
Exam
There is no exam required to earn this certification. Please look at the next section, ‘Who is this course for?’ to find out the prerequisites for the course.
Full attendance of the Certified LeSS for Executives (CLE) course is required to be eligible for certification.
Who is this course for?
The Certified LeSS for Executives course is for people in management roles who support a LeSS effort.
And since a change to LeSS involves both Product Management and R&D (or “business” and “IT”) together, senior representatives of both groups will want to attend together.
Prerequisites
There are no rigid prerequisites for attending this training.
However, as this is an intermediate-level course for practitioners, delegates should have six months of agile experience. Instead, we will build upon the knowledge you already have working with agile teams.
Full attendance and participation are mandatory. The trainer will formally assess delegates to meet the certification criteria throughout the course.
What do I need?
In-Person Courses
- You do not need to bring a laptop or other equipment. A comprehensive workbook will be provided to all attendees.
- Refreshments, including lunch are included.
What will I learn?
The following topics will be covered in the Certified LeSS for Executives course:
- Why LeSS: Benefits to Your Company?
- Systems Thinking, Organisational Design, and the Contract Game
- Principles & Management Implications
- Empirical Process Control for the Entire Organisation
- Lean Thinking in LeSS: Across All Functions
- Systems Thinking: From Local to Global Optimisation
- Whole-Product Focus: Group and Role Impacts
- Customer Centric: Process and Group Impacts
- Adoption
- The 3 Key LeSS Adoption Principles
- Getting Starting
- Growing Your Adoption
- Culture Follows Structure
- Job Safety, but not Role Safety
- From Smallish to Huge
- Multisite Adoption
- LeSS Structure & Roles
- What is your product? A LeSS perspective
- Organising around Customer Value and Feature Teams
- Role of Managers
- The Business-Driven Product Owner
- Typical Organisational Structures and Patterns
- Multisite Implications
Our approved guide-level practitioners have a wealth of experience and deep expertise in agile methodologies.
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All of our courses are available to be delivered in-house for your team or organisation
This course is available as part of a training package to maximise your training budget
About Your Trainer
This Certified LeSS for Executives course will be delivered by the below trainer:
Ben Maynard
Certified LeSS for Executives Training Information and FAQs
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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Why become a Certified LeSS Executive?
Becoming a Certified LeSS Executive involves several advantages, particularly for leaders and executives steering large-scale Agile transformations:
- Strategic Leadership: LeSS Executive certification equips leaders with a strategic understanding of Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS). It provides insights into aligning organisational strategy with Agile principles, fostering an environment conducive to agility.
- Improved Decision-Making: Executives with LeSS certification gain the knowledge to make informed decisions in complex, large-scale Agile environments. This includes understanding the impact of Agile principles on organisational structure, culture, and processes.
- Efficient Resource Optimization: LeSS helps organisations optimise resources by simplifying structures and reducing unnecessary overhead. Certified executives can lead initiatives to streamline processes, enhancing resource efficiency and maximising value delivery.
- Enhanced Change Leadership: Executives play a crucial role in leading organisational change. LeSS Executive certification provides tools and strategies to effectively drive Agile transformations, promoting adaptability and resilience in the face of change.
- Customer-Centric Focus: LeSS emphasises customer value and collaboration. Certified executives understand how to align the organisation to prioritise customer needs, improving customer satisfaction and market responsiveness.
- Global Recognition: The Certified LeSS Executive designation is globally recognised, signifying a high level of expertise in implementing and leading Agile transformations at an executive level. This recognition can boost professional credibility.
- Cultural Transformation: LeSS encourages a culture of transparency, openness, and continuous improvement. Certified executives can champion cultural shifts that support Agile principles, fostering an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
- Risk Mitigation: When implemented effectively, Agile methodologies can reduce project risks. Executives with LeSS certification are better equipped to identify potential risks in large-scale Agile initiatives and implement mitigation strategies.
- Community Engagement: Certified LeSS Executives become part of a community of like-minded leaders. This network provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning from the experiences of other executives navigating large-scale Agile transformations.
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