Disciplined Agile® Coach (DAC) Certification - Spain

Disciplined Agile® Coach (DAC) Course Outline

Module 1: Disciplined Agile Coach

• Describe the DA Coach and How It Fits into the Certification Journey
• Explain Why DA Coaching Is Important and How It Is More Effective than Regular Agile Coaching
• Explain How the DA Toolkit Supports Coaching
• Describe the Different Process Goals

Module 2: Facilitate the DA Way

• How to Plan and Facilitate Training, Events, and Ceremonies?
• Identify, Plan, and Refine the Flow and Techniques the DA Way
• Develop Ground-Rules and Facilitate Collaboration

Module 3: Engage the Stakeholders

• Identify When and How to Involve All Stakeholders
• Analyse the Purpose and Context for the Transition to DA
• Identify Training Needs and DA Gaps
• Develop a Coaching Agreement and Build Confidence
• Define Metrics and Other Approaches for a Successful Transition
• Develop the Roadmap and Identify Sponsors for the Transition
• Construct and Document Brainstorming Sessions Across the Enterprise
• Explain, Market, and Promote the New Vision to Stakeholders
• Explain Core Concepts and Change Management to Stakeholders

Module 4: Communicate Continuously

• Analyse Information in Gap Analysis
• Construct and Verify Objectives that Support the Vision
• Identify and Sequence the Initial Initiatives
• Explain Impacts to Stakeholders Throughout the Process
• Demonstrate Support for the Organisation in Communicating and Making the Change Process Visible
• Identify the Key Components of a Successful Community of Practice

Module 5: Mentorship and Leadership

• Develop Mentorships at Individual Levels Up and Downstream
• Demonstrate Different Methods to Seek DA Solutions
• Apply Team Building Skills and Knowledge
• Utilise and Apply Emotional Intelligence Skills and Principles
• Apply Team Building Skills and Knowledge
• Model the Continuous Improvement of Communication Skills
• Apply Psychological Safety and the Creation of an Open and Safe Environment
• Apply Negotiation, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Skills
• Demonstrate Active Listening
• Model and Encourage Collaboration

Module 6: Guided Transition and Continuous Improvement

• Apply Various Methods, Practices, and Techniques to a Situation
• Construct, Introduce, Facilitate, and Review Actions/Experiments to the Organisation Using Systems Thinking
• Identify Initiatives for Visible Continuous Improvement
• Define Success Criteria, Set, and Manage Expectations
• Identify Short Term Wins to Determine Early Successes
• Identify Training Needs
• Facilitate Organisational Re-design and Develop Formal Paths for Change

Module 7: Coaching, Consulting, Counselling, and Lean Leadership

• Identify Issues and Explore 'Why' with the Working Group
• Demonstrate an Understanding of Personal Emotional Regulation and Presence
• Demonstrate Listening, Questioning, Flexibility, and Continuously Adapt to Situations
• Plan Goals with Individuals, Teams, and the Organisation
• Develop, Integrate, and Tailor Frameworks and Toolkits
• Explain to the Client Areas of Improvement and Benefits of Solutions
• Define the Appropriate Measurement and Tracking Systems
• Identify Ways to Create and Cultivate a Psychologically Safe Environment
• Explain How to Nurture the Motivation People
• Explain the Practice of Mission Command
• Model Methods for a Middle-Up-Down Management Approach

Module 8: Training and Development

• Develop an Environment for Continuous Learning
• Develop Formal Learning Outcomes
• Utilise Different Content Delivery Mechanisms
• Identify and Socialise Sources of Information

Module 9: Thought Leadership

• Relate How the DA Toolkit Relates to Other Practices
• Take Part in Communities of Practice
• Identify Ways that Challenge the DA Program to Always Improve
• Apply DA Value for the Benefit of the Community