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Agile Thinking in a Changing Business World

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

This five-day programme prepares managers, delivery leaders, and technical staff for rapid corporate change. Delegates will examine how their existing habits slow down adaptation. They will also practice agile problem solving and decision making. By the end of the course, attendees will understand how to build a flexible, responsive culture within their teams and align their strategies with lean principles.

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  • 19–23 Oct 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 14–18 Dec 2026Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 11–15 Jan 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 18–22 Jan 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 8–12 Feb 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 8–12 Nov 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

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With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Organisations face frequent change, and their stability depends on how well they adapt. While some companies struggle to keep up, those with an agile approach use shifting circumstances to improve their operations and find new opportunities. Agility must reach across the whole business, from project execution to daily operations and corporate strategy.

This course sets out the foundations of business agility. First, delegates examine their own habits. They then explore how to make effective decisions under uncertainty and streamline their processes to match a dynamic environment. The programme moves from developing personal adaptability to applying agile methods in a team setting.

Over the five days, attendees study lean principles, complexity theory, and specific frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. They leave with a personal plan to replace rigid thinking with more responsive approaches, helping their departments operate more efficiently and deliver better value to customers.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Grasp the principles of an agile mindset, including pragmatism and contextual adaptation
  2. Explain the practices that build agility into everyday work
  3. Recognise and adjust personal or organisational habits that block flexibility
  4. Apply specific techniques to replace rigid thinking patterns with responsive ones
  5. Introduce agile methods into the design of corporate strategies
  6. Guide colleagues to adopt more adaptable behaviours to reach department goals

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Managers and leaders of business units
  • Delivery managers and technical department leaders
  • Business representatives
  • Engineers and technical team members

Training methodology

  • Direct instruction and guided facilitation from the trainer
  • Group exercises and analysis of case studies
  • Video presentations followed by debriefing sessions
  • Group discussions to share experiences and build practical skills
  • Role-play activities to practice applying new concepts to workplace scenarios

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Inner agility and agile values

    • Core values and principles of agility
    • Common thinking habits that restrict adaptability
    • How organisational culture influences flexibility
    • Behaviours that support or block agile working
    • Practices to build a more adaptable personal mindset
    • Methods for replacing rigid habits with new approaches
  2. Day 2

    Personal competencies for agile transformation

    • Common challenges and opportunities in business agility
    • Principles of a growth mindset
    • Functions and roles inside empowered teams
    • Techniques for collaboration and active listening
    • The link between personal branding and adaptability
    • Creating and executing a personal agility plan
  3. Day 3

    Problem solving and decision making

    • Methods to inspire motivation within groups
    • Leadership approaches to problem solving
    • Using rapid agile tools to address business needs
    • Identifying critical factors when making decisions
    • Models and techniques for agile decision making
    • Practical application of an agile decision model
  4. Day 4

    The foundations of business agility

    • Core elements of business agility
    • Applying complexity theory to business environments
    • Features and forms of an agile business
    • Why agility matters for corporate stability
    • The core principles of lean and agile
    • Setting performance criteria that add value
  5. Day 5

    Skills and tools for sustained agility

    • Practice areas including Scrum, Kanban, and agile studios
    • Championing change within the organisation
    • Using empathy to understand and build customer value
    • Shifting corporate paradigms
    • Creating space for innovation and new ideas
    • Identifying and eliminating waste in processes

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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