Date
November - December 2023
Format
Virtual Delivery
Duration: 5x2.5-hour live virtual sessions
Trainers
Ionut Grecu
Catalina Vrabie
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Course Overview
The nature of leadership has changed. The top-down, directive style of leadership is not successful anymore in adaptive work environments. The 21st century requires a new kind of leader: lean, agile, adaptive, and innovative. In this program, leaders will understand their role in enabling agility in their organisations, and will learn how to create an environment that will allow teams to thrive with agility, innovation, and higher productivity.
This is a standalone workshop, meaning that no prior knowledge or certifications of lean agile thinking, business agility, or continuous innovation are required. However, this is not merely a beginner’s workshop. Having some experience with product development (in any role) will make attendance easier.
The class will run in Romanian.
Learning Goals
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Understand what VUCA is about
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Apply sensemaking to think through a problem or situation to find a solution based on changing circumstances
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Understand how to create a culture of experimentation
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Apply double-loop learning in an organisation
- Nurture a growth mindset
- Switch from central control to distributed control
- Apply different models to enable collaboration and better conversations
- Define goals using different models
- Know how to do use values effectively
- Use communication practices and tips
- Implement organisational change
- Grow an innovation culture
Who Should Attend
This learning journey is for you if:
- You are a leader or an aspiring leader at any level in an organization.
- You lead or aspire to lead in an organization on a business agility journey.
- You aim to be a changemaker, helping the organization achieve continuous innovation.
- You are committed to developing yourself as a leader.
Typical attendee roles include:
- Executives, Directors, and Senior management
- Product, Technical, and Functional managers
- Team leader, Agile Coach, and Scrum Master
- Practice leaders
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FAQs
TRAINERS

Ionut Grecu
Ionut is a passionate Agile realist, organizational change advocate and corporate cultural renovator who brings more than a decade of experience in helping teams and organizations be outcome-oriented and deliver value.
Drawing from Lean Thinking and Psychology, Ionut teaches people to practically apply an Agile mindset, and in the process, find joy in their work again. For him, helping others improve their working life isn’t simply a job but a social responsibility.
He concurrently holds some of the top certifications in the industry: Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), ICAgile Authorized Instructor, Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), ICAgile Certified Professional - Coaching Agile Transitions (ICP-CAT), Professional Scrum Master III (PSM III).

Catalina Vrabie
With a true passion for Agile values and a commitment to nurturing growth mindsets, Catalina empowers teams and individuals to reach new heights.
Catalina's expertise extends beyond coaching – she invests deeply in human relationships, conscious leadership, and nonviolent communication. Her training transcends technicalities, offering an immersive experience that cultivates holistic personal and professional growth.
You can find her most frequently acting as Agile Coach, Growth Facilitator, and transformational trainer. Join Catalina's sessions to elevate your Agile practices while embarking on a journey of self-discovery, leadership evolution, and collaborative innovation. With Catalina, learning becomes an evolution towards a more empowered version of yourself.
COURSE TOPICS
- Adaptation
Change, VUCA, Sensemaking, Mindset
- Learning
Experimentation, Double-loop learning, Learning organizations
- Empowerment
Leadership models, Self-organization, Leadership styles
- Collaboration
Psychological safety, Emotional intelligence, Conversations
- Navigation
Visioning, Goal setting, Values
- Communication
Communication tips, Communication practices, Storytelling
- Transformation
Change management, Innovation vortex, Change models
- Innovation
Innovation funnels, Portfolio management, Organizational structure
Interested in taking up this course?
What are you waiting for?
Cancellation Policy
S.M.A.R.T. Coaching & Training reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend. In these circumstances, you will be notified no later than 10 days prior to the event with a full refund.
We offer a 100% refund if you cancel your place more than 15 working days before the event.