Embracing an Agile Mindset at Work
Embracing an Agile Mindset at Work
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Having an “Agile Mindset” both as an individual and as an organization is a buzzworthy topic these days. Many people and organizations claim to be Agile, but are they? This course, taught by Agile Coach Dylan Jensen, focuses on what the Agile Mindset is and what it takes to fully embrace it. Adopting such a way of thinking will lead to a multitude of improved behaviors in yourself and those around you. Dylan will help you understand the benefits of keeping your mind Agile, how to facilitate the implementation of an Agile Mindset, and focus on the results of adopting it in yourself and your workplace.
Syllabus
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Four agile values Each Agile methodology integrates four Agile values. 3m
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Growth vs. fixed mindset Growth mindset is critical to being Agile. 3m
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The power of collaboration Being able to recognize the opportunity and necessity of collaboration is central to developing an Agile Mindset. 3m
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Increasing autonomy Autonomy and Agile go hand in hand and one cannot truly exist without the other. 3m
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Changing organizational culture Organizational culture is a monster to deal with. 3m
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Improving your delivery Whether you want to improve how you work, what you deliver, or how much you enjoy your work, everyone wants to do better at work. 3m
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Satisfying your customers What is the main goal of Agile? 3m
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Common pushback Getting pushback from others in your teams and organizations is incredibly common. 3m
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Leveraging change champions Knowing what pushback you will get is just one step in helping your organization to become agile. 2m
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Loving easy wins There's no better way to fight pushback than to show that what you are doing is working! 2m
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Tracking your results Agile, at its core, is meant to improve how we work and how we deliver. 3m
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Frequent and open communication A common frustration within organizations is a lack of communication from the top to the bottom. 2m
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Preparing for setbacks Setbacks are going to happen. After this lesson, you will be able to prepare for setbacks and find courage despite the challenges that lie ahead. 2m
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Leading the embrace Now that you have watched this course, you will be able to define an Agile Mindset, recognize the difference it makes, apply strategies to implement it in your teams, and apply strategies to focus on results over time. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Dylan Jensen
Dylan has worked as a consultant and coach for multiple Fortune 500 companies. His experience with agile implementation has equipped him with the skills and perspective to transform how organizations grow and succeed. Dylan believes that all agile transformations begin with building the right teams and fostering the right organizational mindset. He is certified as an Agile Coach, a SAFe 5 Agilist, and a Scrum Master, and holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Master’s in Human Resources from Utah State University.
Dylan Jensen
Certified Agile Coach and SCRUM Master
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
