CAL1 - Certified Agile Leadership 1
True agility cannot simply be mandated—it must be architected. This course provides a platform to evolve your leadership capabilities, helping you escape the "doing" trap. You will gain practical tools to dismantle structural blockages and build a resilient, empowering, and innovative culture.
Description
Your Last Transformation Didn’t Fail Because of the Teams.
The Certified Agile Leader® (CAL 1) course gives senior leaders the models to fix what actually blocks organisational change — structure, culture, and leadership behaviour.
Highly successful organisations have leaders who operate with radically different mindsets. This course provides a platform to evolve your leadership capabilities, moving beyond “command and control” to help you dismantle structural blockages and build a resilient, adaptable, and empowering culture.
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Format: Live online via Zoom, fully interactive Duration: 2 days (9:00–17:00 GMT) |
Cohort size: Maximum 12 participants Who attends: VPs, Heads of, Directors, C-suite, Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters |
Escaping the “Doing” Trap: Your Competitive Edge
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Legacy leadership courses focus on “Red Work” (Execution). We focus on “Blue Work” (Thinking and Improving). We help you bridge the “Great Divorce” between the leaders who think and the teams who do. By shifting from compliance to contribution, you unlock the discretionary effort of your workforce, reducing lead times and improving organisational resilience. |
What Will You Receive?
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Rated 4.9 from 48 reviews on Google
“The shift from Permission to Intent language has empowered my teams to own their outcomes. The impact was immediate.” — Colin, VP Operations, Financial Services |
“Applying the Integral Model was a lightbulb moment. We finally understood why our past transformations failed to stick.” — Guillaume, Head of Technology, Media |
Included: A Private Strategy Session with Your Trainer
After the course, you’ll sit down one-on-one with your trainer to apply what you’ve learned directly to your organisation’s specific challenges — no generic advice. This free 30-minute leadership consultation is included with every booking.
Use this session to:
- Analyse your current organisational structure — where hierarchy helps and where it blocks.
- Tailor the Integral Model to your specific culture and context.
- Craft your first practical culture shift — using a proven diagnostic your trainer will walk you through.
Our mission is to help you move from management oversight to leadership flow.
Breaking the Scientific Management Barrier
Volatility Requires AgilityTraditional management thrives on predictability but fails in the real world. Learn to lead through uncertainty. |
Pivot to Growth MindsetMove beyond “Success through Compliance” and foster a culture of “Growth through Development.” |
Why Structures Resist ChangeUnderstand deep-seated organisational habits and why you must fix the structure to change the culture. |
The Cost of Standing StillLeverage market disruption data to build an urgent, evidence-based case for change and overcome organisational inertia. |
Benefits of Training with Agile Affinity
Get CertifiedEarn your Certified Agile Leader (CAL 1) status — a global mark of professional excellence from the Scrum Alliance. |
Save on Future CoursesReceive 20% off all future Scrum Alliance certifications we offer when you sign up for our newsletter. |
Join the CommunityAccess the free Agile Affinity Discord channel and Scrum Event Meetup for ongoing peer support and discussion. |
Free Strategy SessionEvery booking includes a 30-minute one-on-one session with your trainer to apply the course directly to your challenges. |
Free Udemy Course Included
Gain free access to our ‘Coaching Conversations’ Udemy course, worth £34.99, to deepen your leadership skills.
Early-Bird Pricing: £500 + VAT
Most Scrum Alliance leadership courses charge £1,200+. We keep cohorts small and overheads low so the investment stays accessible. Your booking includes the CAL 1 certification, the Agile Leader’s Toolkit, the Udemy course, and your private one-on-one strategy session.
Prices shown: £500 + VAT (€595 / $675) — register today to secure the early-bird rate.
Your organisational transformation is our priority. If you’re not fully satisfied with the workshop outcomes, we offer a full refund within 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course only for people in technical roles?
Absolutely not. This course is designed for everyone in a leadership position—from HR and Marketing to Executive VPs. Agility is an organisational necessity, not a technical one.
How does this differ from standard management training?
Standard training teaches you to “manage the system” for zero variance. CAL 1 teaches you to “lead through the variance”—embracing complexity to find discoverable solutions.
I’ve done agile training before and nothing changed. Why is this different?
Most agile training focuses on team-level practices — standups, sprints, retrospectives. That only works if the organisational structure supports it. CAL 1 operates at the leadership level: it gives you the tools to redesign how your organisation makes decisions, allocates authority, and responds to change. That’s why previous initiatives stalled — they changed the teams without changing the system around them.
Will I actually use this, or is it just theory?
Every model we teach is one our trainers use with real clients, in real organisations, every week. You’ll bring a live challenge from your own context and apply the tools to it during the course. The included one-on-one session afterwards ensures you leave with a concrete plan, not just a certificate.
Can I get an invoice or purchase order for my organisation?
Yes. We provide VAT invoices and can accommodate purchase orders for corporate bookings. If your finance team needs documentation before you can register, contact us and we’ll arrange it.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
We offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase if you’re not satisfied. If your schedule changes, you can transfer your booking to a future cohort at no additional cost — just let us know at least 5 working days before the course starts.
What pre-work is required?
No specific pre-certification is needed. We only ask that you come with a real leadership challenge you are currently facing so we can apply the workshop tools directly to your situation.