Course Description:

The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) is an elite PMI certification designed for masters of the DA toolkit who lead enterprise-wide transformations. Beyond simple team facilitation, a DAC specializes in guiding organizations through complex transitions by helping them discover and implement a bespoke "Way of Working" (WoW).

Unlike traditional Scrum coaches who focus on a single framework, a DAC aligns diverse teams—from finance to operations—to achieve holistic business agility. By mastering coaching, mentoring, and lean leadership, you become a strategic partner capable of accelerating value delivery and fostering a sustainable culture of continuous improvement across the entire enterprise.

Course Module:

Chapter 1: The Role of the Disciplined Agile Coach

• 1.1 DAC vs. DASSM: Shifting from Leading to Coaching

• 1.2 The DA Coaching Mindset and Ethics

• 1.3 Understanding the Enterprise Context for Coaching

Chapter 2: Coaching Teams to "Choose Their WoW"

• 2.1 Facilitating the WoW Discovery Process

• 2.2 Helping Teams Navigate the DA Toolkit Options

• 2.3 Coaching Teams Through Different Lifecycles

Chapter 3: Coaching Across the Organization

• 3.1 Aligning Diverse Teams (Marketing, HR, Finance)

• 3.2 Breaking Down Silos and Fostering Collaboration

• 3.3 Coaching for Enterprise Awareness

Chapter 4: Advanced Coaching Skills

• 4.1 Professional Coaching Models (GROW, CLEAR)

• 4.2 Active Listening and Powerful Questioning for DACs

• 4.3 Dealing with Resistance to Change

Chapter 5: Leading Organizational Transformation

• 5.1 Designing a Transformation Roadmap

• 5.2 Lean Change Management Strategies

• 5.3 Measuring Transformation Success and Agility Health

Course Objective:

The primary objective of this program is to develop your expertise in organizational coaching using the Disciplined Agile toolkit. You will learn to:

• Facilitate "Choose Your WoW": Master the art of guiding multiple teams to identify their unique process goals and decision points.

• Drive Enterprise Transformation: Gain the skills to coach beyond the IT department, aligning business units to a unified agile strategy.

• Master Coaching Conversations: Develop advanced mentoring and professional coaching techniques to influence senior stakeholders and leadership.

• Accelerate Value Delivery: Learn to identify systemic impediments and implement lean strategies that optimize the entire organization's flow of work.

Upcoming Batches: Choose as per Your Requirement

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the DAC certification higher than the DASSM? Yes. The DAC is a master-level certification. While DASSM focuses on leading teams, the DAC focuses on coaching multiple teams and the broader organization to adopt Disciplined Agile.

2. What are the prerequisites for the DAC exam? You must hold a valid DASSM certification and have significant experience in agile coaching or leadership roles before applying for the DAC.

3. Does a DAC only coach IT teams? No. A unique strength of a DAC is "Enterprise Awareness." You are trained to coach business teams like HR, Procurement, and Finance to ensure the entire organization is agile.

4. How does a DAC help with "Way of Working" (WoW)? A DAC doesn't tell a team how to work. Instead, they facilitate a process where the team uses the DA toolkit to choose the practices that best fit their specific context.