Agile Management and Collaborative Leadership

Introduksjon

Agile Management and Collaborative Leadership bridges the gap between agile frameworks and human-centric collaborative leadership. In a dynamic world, the course integrates AI into project management to empower graduates with future-ready skills. Students explore transitions to full agile organizations, applying Scrum, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing across sectors like Electric Vehicle (EV) development. The curriculum cultivates a paradox mindset for resilience in high-pressure environments, treating AI agents as collaborative partners to lead agile teams. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical role of personal and professional development in successful project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Kursets innhold

Module 1: Agile Management and Organizational Agility

• Agile Frameworks beyond IT: Evaluate and apply Scrum, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing principles to diverse industrial sectors, such as Electronic Vehicle (EV) development cycles.

• Agility and Projectified Firms: Analyze the transition from traditional management to full agile organizations and identify organization-wide strategies for Project Management Offices (PMO) to govern project-based operations.

• AI for Improved PM Practices: Utilize AI-based tools (e.g., Gemini) to simulate project scenarios, optimize project workflows, and manage agile projects.

Module 2: Collaborative Leadership and the Paradox Mindset

• Dynamics of Shared Leadership: Analyze collective, shared, and distributed leadership behaviors, incorporating ethical and female leadership perspectives to enhance team engagement.

• Deep Listening and Empathy: Implement deep listening techniques and collaborative strategies as essential tools for fostering empathy and cohesion within agile teams.

• Navigating Complexity: Utilize the paradox mindset to balance competing demands and navigate project ambiguity effectively.

Module 3: Agile Leading in an AI Era

• AI-Powered Team Coordination: Lead agile teams by treating AI agents as collaborative partners in iterative and reflective project cycles.

• Resilience and Crisis Navigation: Execute strategies for stress management and adaptability to maintain composure during project challenges and changes.

• People and Business Development: Integrate course learnings to create actionable people development plans that directly influence business results and organizational success.

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