A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Agile Thinking in a Changing Business World

Embracing Flexibility and Innovation for Business Success

Classroom Sessions
17-21 Feb 2025
Dubai
$5,950
04-08 Aug 2025
London
$5,950
10-14 Nov 2025
Dubai
$5,950
23-27 Mar 2026
Dubai
$5,950

Course Introduction

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are increasingly expected to embrace constant change and leverage the opportunities it presents. While responses to change vary among organizations, forward-thinking ones embrace it as a catalyst for improvement.

The importance of agility in project execution and business operations cannot be overstated and should be strategically integrated, including in marketing strategies and initiatives. In the Agile Thinking in a Changing Business World training course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements needed to enhance their organizations' ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive. They will learn how to think quickly and effectively amidst uncertainty, enabling them and their businesses to streamline processes and excel in a fast-changing and dynamic corporate environment.

Key features of this training course include:

  • Embracing Agile Values and Mindsets to Cultivate Inner Agility
  • Enhancing Personal Competencies for Greater Agility
  • Agile Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Teams and Individuals
  • Cultivating Business Agility from Its Core
  • Equipping with Skills and Tools to Sustain Business Agility

Training Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Agile mindset and its underlying principles, such as pragmatism, the power of choice and adapting to context
  • Describe principles and practices to inculcate agile thinking
  • Identify and transform current personal and organizational thinking which impedes agility   
  • Replace dysfunctional thinking habits with agile approaches by practicing agile techniques
  • Promote relevant and meaningful agile inputs into the design of corporate strategies
  • Achieve organizational goals by facilitating adoption of agile approaches in others’ thoughts and behaviours

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes:

  • Instructor’s guidance and facilitation of learning, using proven techniques
  • Delegates’ direct input, case studies, and exercises
  • Short video-clips presentation and de-briefing sessions
  • Discussion and activities designed to promote skill building via interaction among participants
  • Activities and work on examples and role-plays to highlight concepts taught and allow participants to practice skills they learned from this course

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for those who want to consider their thinking rationale and shift towards new and agile methods.

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business representatives
  • Member of technical teams
  • Managers and leaders of business units
  • Delivery managers and leaders of technical departments.
  • Engineers and technical staff  

Course Outline

Day One: Agile Values & Thoughts - Develop Inner-Agility 
  • Values and principles for agility
  • Individual ‘status quo’ thinking habits that hinder agility
  • The connection between organisational culture and agility
  • Behavioural and thinking habits that constrain or foster agility
  • Personal mindset practices to develop inner agility
  • Techniques to replace old habits with new agile thinking
Day Two: Agile Transformation - Personal Competencies to Enhance Agility
  • Challenges and opportunities in business agility
  • Growth Mindset – practices and principles
  • Roles & functions within empowered teams
  • Skills for effective listening and collaborating
  • Personal branding and agility
  • Personal Agility Plan – preparation and execution in the workplace
Day Three: Problem Solving and Decision Making – Team & Individual Agility
  • How to inspire team/group motivation?
  • The Leadership & Mindset in Problem Solving
  • Rapid Agile Tools: Applications in ‘problem & need’ techniques
  • Achieving optimal leverage and critical factors in making decisions
  • Agile decision-making: models & techniques 
  • Agile Decision-Making Model: Application session 
Day Four: The Seed of Business Agility
  • Business Agility: the foundations
  • Complexity Theory: Application to the business environment
  • Agile Business: Forms & Features 
  • The importance of achieving agility in business
  • Principles of Lean & Agile
  • Embedding value-adding performance criteria in the workplace    
Day Five: Sustaining Business Agility: Skills & Tools
  • Business agility practice areas: Scrum, Kanban, Agile studios, etc.
  • Championing Organizational Change
  • Empathizing to build customer value
  • Changing paradigms
  • Accommodating ideation and innovation
  • Waste elimination: identification & elimination

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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training course for you!

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