Based on the best-selling book, Strategic Doing, by Edward Morrison, Scott Hutcheson, Elizabeth Nilsen, Janyce Fadden, and Nancy Franklin. This course equips agile leaders with practical tools to drive innovation, collaborate effectively, and navigate uncertainty in complex environments. This resource focuses on ten essential skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape. By incorporating strategic thinking and action, this course prepares leaders to foster collaboration, create actionable plans, and achieve measurable outcomes.
Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills
Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills
Instructor: Wiley-Expert Edge Course Instructors
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8 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Foster deep, focused conversations for problem solving
Frame adaptive questions to guide team discussions
Identify and leverage assets for strategic opportunities
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March 2026
Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 12 modules in this course
In this section, we explore satisficing and muddling through as practical decision-making approaches in complex scenarios. We analyze network structures and adaptive strategies for real-world challenges.
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2 videos6 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore creating safe spaces for deep, focused conversations. Key concepts include trust, collaboration, and strategies for guiding group dialogue effectively.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how framing questions shape conversations. We examine appreciative questions, their impact on engagement, and strategies to design effective dialogue.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore identifying tangible and intangible assets, uncovering hidden resources in networks, and leveraging existing resources for independent action in network thinking.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how to identify hidden assets and combine them to create new value through collaborative innovation and horizontal thinking.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore decision-making frameworks for prioritizing choices in group settings. Key concepts include using 2x2 matrices and managing conflicts to ensure fair and effective decisions under resource constraints.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore transforming ideas into measurable outcomes, focusing on actionable goals and assessing impact for real-world results.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how action leads to learning in complex systems, using real-time feedback and small experiments.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore drafting short-term action plans that include all team members, designing shared leadership structures, and using micro-commitments to build trust and enhance productivity.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore 30/30 meetings as structured learning loops to review progress, adjust strategies, and foster continuous improvement in agile teams.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we examine nudge techniques, connection strategies, and promotion methods to reinforce collaborative habits. Key concepts include agile leadership and structured practices for sustainable network growth.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore shared leadership, strategic conversations, and the Big Easy matrix to enhance team alignment and decision-making in complex situations.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
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