Unlock the power of measurable results. In this hands-on, one-day workshop you explore the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) framework, which helps leaders guide teams toward better customer outcomes, organisational capability and business results. Through interactive exercises you learn practical techniques to foster an agile mindset and apply EBM to support continuous improvement, measurement and informed decision-making, with a focus on customer value and intentional experimentation.
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Scrum.org accredited course
Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E).
A hands-on class helping managers and leaders create the conditions for agility and support their agile teams.
Length2 days
CertificationScrum.org PAL I
From£1095.00 excl. VAT
DeliveryLive Virtual Class
Includes 2 assessment attempts, courseware and free coaching before and after.
Dates for this course
Live Virtual Class, UK time.
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Group discount: 10% off when booking 3 or more places, applied automatically in your basket. From 6 people, a private class is often better value.
Overview
Professional Agile Leadership (PAL) Essentials is a 2-day workshop that gives leaders and managers a foundation for creating the conditions for a successful agile transformation. The role of a leader in an agile organisation can be very different from what they are used to. Through instruction and team-based exercises, you learn how to form and support agile teams to achieve better results, and how to lead the cultural and behavioural changes that an agile approach to product delivery requires.
What you'll learn
- The values and principles behind the Agile Manifesto
- How Scrum works, roles, events, and artifacts
- Why agility matters in a complex, fast-changing world
- How to collaborate effectively with Scrum Teams
- Common misconceptions about agile and how to avoid them
- How agile principles apply beyond software development
Who should attend
- Teams and organisations starting their agile transformation
- Managers and leaders who need to understand agile to support their teams
- Stakeholders who work with Scrum Teams and want to collaborate effectively
- HR, finance, and operations professionals affected by agile ways of working
- Anyone seeking a solid, practical introduction to agile and Scrum
What's included
- Taught live by a Professional Scrum Trainer with years of real delivery experience
- Scrum.org courseware and resources to keep
- Free coaching before and after to prepare, and to apply it at work
- 2 assessment attempts for PAL I
Certification
Everyone who completes PAL-E gets a password for the PAL I assessment (85% pass mark). If you take it within 14 days and score under 85%, your second attempt is free. Scrum.org certifications never expire.
What people say about our classes
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“This is actually the sixth class I've taken from Alex and as always the session was incredibly interesting and inspiring from start to finish.”
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About this courseIs this course right for me?
It suits teams and organisations starting their agile transformation, managers and leaders who need to understand agile to support their teams, stakeholders who work with scrum teams and want to collaborate effectively, hr, finance, and operations professionals affected by agile ways of working.
What is a Live Virtual Class?
Scrum.org's name for a class your trainer teaches live over video, with breakouts, exercises and time for your questions. It is not a recording.
What are the course hours?
Usually 9:00 to 17:00 UK time each day, with breaks. The exact times are shown next to each date.
How many people will attend?
Public classes are kept small so everyone takes part, typically up to 16 people.
What happens before the class?
We send your joining details, and any pre-reading, ahead of the class. If a course needs some prior knowledge, it says so under About this course above.
What if I need to miss part of the class or cancel?
You need to attend the whole course to be eligible for the certification. If you can't make it, tell us as soon as you can. Our terms and conditions explain transfers and refunds.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes. Pay by card at checkout, or by invoice with your PO number. We invoice companies and public bodies.
Can you make adjustments for me?
Yes. Tell us what you need when you book and we will make reasonable adjustments.
Still not sure this is the right course? Ask us and we'll point you to the right one.
Where to go next
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