Overview

Based on the best-selling book, Strategic Doing, by Edward Morrison, Scott Hutcheson, Elizabeth Nilsen, Janyce Fadden, and Nancy Franklin. This course equips agile leaders with practical tools to drive innovation, collaborate effectively, and navigate uncertainty in complex environments. This resource focuses on ten essential skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape. By incorporating strategic thinking and action, this course prepares leaders to foster collaboration, create actionable plans, and achieve measurable outcomes. Learners will develop the ability to guide focused conversations, identify and leverage hidden assets, and implement strategies that enhance organizational agility. Designed for continuous growth, this course empowers leaders to make strategic decisions that propel their teams toward success, even in unpredictable environments. What sets this course apart is its focus on the practical application of agile methodologies through the development of key leadership skills. Combining theory with real-world scenarios, the course provides hands-on experience for leaders to implement immediately in their teams. This course is perfect for leaders, managers, and executives looking to improve their agile leadership capabilities. A basic understanding of leadership principles and team collaboration will help learners maximize the course's benefits. From Strategic Doing Copyright © 2019 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Syllabus

The Challenges We Face

In this section, we explore satisficing and muddling through as practical decision-making approaches in complex scenarios. We analyze network structures and adaptive strategies for real-world challenges.

Create and Maintain a Safe Space for Deep, Focused Conversation (Skill 1)

In this section, we explore creating safe spaces for deep, focused conversations. Key concepts include trust, collaboration, and strategies for guiding group dialogue effectively.

Frame the Conversation with the Right Question (Skill 2)

In this section, we explore how framing questions shape conversations. We examine appreciative questions, their impact on engagement, and strategies to design effective dialogue.

Identify Your Assets Including the Hidden Ones (Skill 3)

In this section, we explore identifying tangible and intangible assets, uncovering hidden resources in networks, and leveraging existing resources for independent action in network thinking.

Link And Leverage Assets To Identify New Opportunities (Skill 4)

In this section, we explore how to identify hidden assets and combine them to create new value through collaborative innovation and horizontal thinking.

Look For The "Big Easy" (Skill 5)

In this section, we explore decision-making frameworks for prioritizing choices in group settings. Key concepts include using 2x2 matrices and managing conflicts to ensure fair and effective decisions under resource constraints.

Convert Your Ideas To Outcomes With Measurable Characteristics (Skill 6)

In this section, we explore transforming ideas into measurable outcomes, focusing on actionable goals and assessing impact for real-world results.

Start Slowly to Go Fast But Start (Skill 7)

In this section, we explore how action leads to learning in complex systems, using real-time feedback and small experiments.

Draft Short-Term Action Plans That Include Everyone (Skill 8)

In this section, we explore drafting short-term action plans that include all team members, designing shared leadership structures, and using micro-commitments to build trust and enhance productivity.

Set 30/30 Meetings To Review, Learn, And Adjust (Skill 9)

In this section, we explore 30/30 meetings as structured learning loops to review progress, adjust strategies, and foster continuous improvement in agile teams.

Nudge, Connect, And Promote To Reinforce New Habits (Skill 10)

In this section, we examine nudge techniques, connection strategies, and promotion methods to reinforce collaborative habits. Key concepts include agile leadership and structured practices for sustainable network growth.

Ten Skills. Got It. Now What?

In this section, we explore shared leadership, strategic conversations, and the Big Easy matrix to enhance team alignment and decision-making in complex situations.