Agile Management and Collaborative Leadership

Introduction

Please note that this is a preliminary course description. The final version will be published in June 2026.

Agile Management and Collaborative Leadership is a transformative course designed to integrate agile methodologies with collaborative leadership principles, empowering students to lead effective and adaptive teams in dynamic environments. This comprehensive program focuses on the latest trends in effective project management and enhancing team collaboration, while cultivating impactful leadership skills. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical role of personal and professional development in successful project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Course content

• Agile Methodologies and Personal Growth
  Explore the principles and practices of agile project management, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Learn to set personal development goals that align with your leadership aspirations and project management effectiveness.
• Collaborative Leadership Principles and Deep Listening
  Gain insights into collaborative leadership and the significance of deep listening in fostering engagement, empathy, and team cohesion.
• Paradox Mindset and Polarity Management
  Discover how to embrace a paradox mindset to navigate complexity and ambiguity effectively. Learn about the polarity management map and how it can help balance competing demands in leadership and decision-making.
• Coaching Skills for Agile Teams
  Develop coaching skills to facilitate feedback and support team members’ growth, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Purpose and Meaning in Agile Leadership
  Learn to articulate personal and team purposes that guide decision-making and inspire collective action.
• Resilience, Stress Management and Crisis Navigation
  Equip yourself with strategies to maintain composure and adaptability during project challenges and changes.
• Connecting the Learnings to People and Business Development
  Integrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course to create actionable people development plans. Explore how effective people development directly influences business results, enhancing team performance, employee engagement, and overall organizational success.