More opportunities ­in a fast moving business

Challenge

At the heart of all agile principles and methods lies accepting that change is omnipresent. And that circumstances and environmental conditions can alter rapidly and sustainably, at any time. For sportswear manufacturer PUMA SE, we established a three-stage training programme, in which employees can advance from beginner level (Agile Rookie) to professional Agile Coach.

Solution

• Three-stage training programme with three training levels: Agile Rookie, Agile Facilitator and Agile Coach, each with approx. 30 training hours

• Modular structure with 15 training units covering topics such as Agile Basics, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Design Thinking, Meeting & Workshop Facilitation, Visual Facilitation, Feedback & Reflection, Agile Leadership, Coaching and Supervision

• High level of participant engagement through live training situations, interactive group work and gamification elements

• Global application through a remote-first approach, elimination of travel costs

• Face-to-face training can be added as an option

• Online community for sharing best practices and learning organisation

  Accompanying coaching + expert input

Outcome

• Four generations trained, with over 250 agile practitioners as ambassadors

• Active network of international agile practioners nurtured

• Business units and teams embrace agile mindset shift and incorporate new methods and processes in daily business.