This training is focused primarily on the mindset and role of a Human Resources Partner in an organization looking to become Agile and those that coach Human Resources Teams. Participants will take away tools and techniques for use with HR Teams and Leadership, that will help them to bridge the cultural divide that can come about in organizations in the process of restructuring both their culture and their physical structure to accommodate success.

Focus is spent on becoming a learning organization and all that means, developing a culture of experimentation, trust and shared ownership, while also spending time on what needs to change in order to have cultural structure align with organizational structure. Participants will learn modern ways of securing new talent, including participating in simulation exercises that will open their minds to greater possibilities and considerations.

Content format

The teaching approach is innovative and interactive: it is based on activities, games and discussions, following the lead of Training from the Back of the Room and Liberating Structures.

Key topics participants will learn

• how Agile Human Resources Teams differ from traditional HR Teams
• intro and practice of core interview skills
• designing organizational cultures to maximize impact
• how to facilitate, and participate in value stream mapping exercises to help restructure mindsets and practices
• what types of roles, teams, and skills are needed and how to keep bias at bay

Do you have to be an Agile Coach to attend?

No.  Some experience or basic understanding of Agile is helpful, but we will discuss differences between the manifesto, principles, values, mindset as well as the HR manifesto.

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for everyone who is about to start working with Human Resources teams, or who champions Agile teams.  HR Professionals, Agile Coaches, Organizational Leaders, Agile Transformation Leaders, and Change Agents are all welcome. 

Certification

This course is accredited by the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) as fulfilling all Learning Objectives in the Operating with Agility for Human Resources track. After successful completion of this course, participants will receive the qualification ICAgile Agile Human Resources (ICP-AHR). This is a key step toward helping organizations to understand what Agile employees, leaders, and organizations need to be successful. This is an updated certification that improved greatly upon its predecessor.