August 18, 2019

Addressing new challenges

Coaching Program

The AO Method Training Program is a comprehensive 2–to 4-day intensive.

That system is a composition of multiple systems interacting with:

Knowledge Objectives (Understand AO)

  • Describe the purpose, scope, and core principles of the AO Method.
  • Explain how AO frames organizations as complex, adaptive systems and why systemic thinking is essential for sustainable agility.
  • Identify the key structural, cultural, leadership, and process dimensions that the AO Method addresses in organizational transformation.

Analytical Objectives (Diagnose and Design)

  • Assess an organization’s current level of agility and readiness for AO-style transformation using structured diagnostic lenses (structure, leadership, culture, networks, value streams)
  • Map critical system dynamics (feedback loops, constraints, informal networks) that shape behavior and outcomes in the organization
  • Compare different organizational design options (product-centric vs function-centric, networked vs hierarchical) and evaluate their fit with AO principles in a given context[5]

Applied Objectives (Intervene and Facilitate)

  • Design an initial AO-aligned transformation approach
  • Facilitate core AO practices such as collaborative diagnosis, sociogram/network mapping, pilot framing, and retrospectives across teams and functions
  • Apply AO-consistent leadership and coaching behaviors

Behavioral & Leadership Objectives (Embody AO)

Outcome & Impact Objectives (Sustain AO)

The Program


Intensive hands-on program

The AO Method Training Program is a comprehensive 2–to 4-day intensive. It is designed to equip leaders in organizational transformation. These include coaches, designers, HR professionals, executives, and consultants. The program provides the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to lead effective agile transformations. It utilizes the AO (Agile Organizations) Method.

This complete guide integrates curriculum design, learning objectives, and facilitator resources. It includes participant materials, a business model, and assessment frameworks. All these elements form one master reference document.

“Organizations need systemic transformation that integrates culture, structure, leadership, and processes—not just team-level agile practices.”

Program

4-Day Intensive Training Curriculum

Module 1

Foundation Layer (Days 1-2)

  • What is the AO Method?
  • Core Principles of the AO Method
  • Systems Thinking Fundamentals
  • Organizational Archetypes & Assessment
  • The Agile Mindset & Behaviors
  • Leadership in Agile Transformations
  • Change Management in AO Transformations
  • Sociology of Organizations & Networks

Module 2

Implementation Layer

  • Organization Design Principles.
  • Process Redesign & Workflow Optimization.
  • Transforming Leadership Practices.
  • Culture Change & Behavioral Anchoring.

Module 3

Application & Coaching Layer (techniques)

  • Briefing & Roles.
  • Diagnose Through the AO Lens.
  • Design AO Programs, Work Areas, and Swarms.
  • AO Process Workshop Simulation.
  • AO Process Workshop Simulation.

Coach & transformation consultants

CCD‑02 – Agile Coach to OCM / Change & Agility Role Coaching .

“Supervision is the place where you stop holding the system alone and let the system teach you.”

Coaching for agile coaches and transformation consultants: evolving into “Change & Agility” / OCM‑savvy profiles, supervision, and role development. Business/practice coaching for independent consultants: clarifying positioning, service catalog, offer design, and go‑to‑market around AO and org design expertise.

  • Purpose: Help Provide reflective space, supervision, and ethical support for coaches working with complex organizational systems.
  • Audience: Agile coaches, org development consultants, internal change agents.
  • Scope: Individual or small group supervision, case reflection, system mapping, and personal patterns.

Packages:

  • CCD‑02S: 5 supervision sessions (individual or group).
  • CCD‑02C: 10 supervision sessions (6–9 months).
  • Tools

    Key Tools & Templates for Organizational Redesign

    Tool

    System & Context Mapping

    Tool

    People & Network Tools

    Tool

    Work & Flow Tools

    Tool

    Structural Design Tools, and

    Transition & Experiment Tools

    Assessment

    Assessment & Competency Measurement

    You will be assessed before and after a 90-day cohort learning.

    Assessment

    Assessment & Competency Measurement

  • Understanding of Agile & AO Principles
  • Systems/Organizational Thinking
  • Diagnostic & Design Skills
  • AO Work-System Competence
  • Transition & Experimentation Ability
  • Facilitation & Collaboration

  • cohort

    90-Day Post-Training Transformation Readiness Metrics

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