Agile transformation—shifting an organization’s culture, processes, and structure to operate with the principles and practices of agile—is essential to building resilient organizations that can adapt to today’s disruptions. However, the biggest barrier to a successful agile transformation is failed adoption due to ineffective change management.

Launching a course dedicated to change management will provide leaders and agile practitioners with practical strategies to foster true adoption of new ways of working, resulting in sustainable transformation.

"Organizations today face constant change, and success depends on how effectively leaders guide their teams through it," said Tristan Boutros, CEO of Scrum Alliance. "This course equips leaders and their teams with practical tools and techniques to navigate complex initiatives, changing business dynamics, as well as environmental and economic challenges, all while keeping agility at the core."

"Organizations can grow and thrive when they adopt agile ways of working. But agile adoption is never just about process. It is about people, being supported while they navigate shifts in their behaviors and mindsets," said Lisa-Ann Barnes, Adjunct Faculty, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies: Project Management Certificate Programs.

Change Management: Overcoming Resistance for Agile Transformation is an on-demand, self-paced  microcredential course ideal for people guiding teams through an agile adoption. The course provides practical change management strategies and guidance for leading teams new to agile practices, along with templates and resources for resistance mapping, current and future state analysis, and change planning. Case studies are used throughout the course to illustrate real-world challenges and how to overcome them.