The Agile Strategy Lab at UNA offers a wide variety of learning opportunities. Confused about which opportunity might be right for you? Compare our offerings for general audiences, and when you find the course that's right for you, find more details and registration.

We also offer courses for more specific audiences.

Courses for general audiences:

- Conversations that Matter Ten Skills for Agile Leadership Re-thinking Your Strategic Plan Strategic Doing: Leading Complex Collaborations
DescriptionExplore why the conversations we have are the starting point for any change.Learn and practice ten skills that anyone - in any organization, at any level - can use to make their interactions more productive.Strategic plans suddenly seem in desperate need of updating - if not a complete overhaul. Harness agile tools to make it happen quickly.Learn the approach that allows new collaborations to form quickly, focus on measurable outcomes, and move into implementation immediately.
Formatonlineonlineonlinein-person
Length1 module (~3 hours)7 modules (~15 hours)3 modules (~10 hours)2.5 days
Attendance/timing formatAsynchronous - can start and stop at any timeAsynchronous within a 7 week periodAsynchronous within a 3 week periodHeld several times a year throughout the US (additional sessions in Canada & Europe)
Best forAnyone who wants to get a taste of our approachIndividuals who want to be more effective in their own workIndividuals or teams faced with a strategic plan that may no longer be relevantIndividuals leading teams seeking to make progress on challenges or teams wanting to adopt a new approach
What you'l be able to do after taking the courseUnderstand the importance of the conversation as the smallest unit of any changeUse ten agile leadership skills in your work with othersIdentify opportunities for making your strategic plan more resilient in the face of disruptionUse the Strategic Doing methodology to lead your own group of up to 9 people, starting with a structured workshop
What you'll receive after completionn/aCertificate with CEUs; digital credential for social mediaCertificate with CEUsCertificate with CEUs
CostFree$895$245$1,475
Next start dateOngoing, beginning May 19June 1June 8August 2020 (tentative)

Courses for more specific audiences:

- Building an Agile Economy Ten Skills for Agile Leadership in Digital Transformation Rapid Improvement using Lean Tools Re-Imagining Higher Education
DescriptionUnlock the keys to helping a community or region become more agile and resilient.Learn and practice ten skills that anyone - in any organization, at any level - can use to make their interactions more productive.Lean isn't just for manufacturing - learn how use the approach to overhaul your organization's internal processes.Develop a plan for guiding your institution in an era of monumental change and challenge.
Formatonlineonlineonlineonline
Length3 modules (~10 hours)7 modules (~15 hours)6 modules (~15 hours)3 modules (~10 hours)
Attendance/timing formatAsynchronous within a 3-week periodAsynchronous within a 7-week periodAsynchronous within a 3-week periodAsynchronous within a 6-week period
Best forEconomic developers and those working with themIndividuals who want to be more effective in their own workHigher Ed faculty and administratorsHigher education leaders (department chairs, deans, provosts, etc.)
What you'll be able to do after taking the courseAnalyze your community/region, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and develop a plan for launching implementation.Use ten agile leadership skills in your work with othersImprove your annual assessment plan and resultsApply an agile framework to your institution, identify opportunities for transformation, and develop a plan for leading change.
What you'll receive after completionCertificate with CEUs; digital credential for social mediaCertificate with CEUs; digital credential for social mediaCertificate with CEUs; digital credential for social mediaCertificate with CEUs; digital credential for social media
Cost$245$895TBDTBD
Next start dateJune 15July 13TBDTBD