Online

Course

Agile Planning for Uncertainty

Self-paced course

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Valuable For: Career Advancement Leadership Supervisor/Manager

A course that introduces agile planning strategies to help faculty and leaders navigate uncertainty, reduce risk, and adapt effectively to change.

Free with JHED ID - Academic Impressions

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In times of uncertainty and rapid change, traditional long-term planning approaches can be ineffective or even counterproductive. At the same time, acting without structure can increase the risk of failure.

Fail Fast and Fail Forward: How Agile Planning Can Move You Forward During Chaos introduces an agile approach to planning that helps leaders balance action with adaptability. The course presents a practical framework that integrates planning and execution, allowing individuals and teams to respond dynamically to changing conditions.

Participants learn a four-step “wayfinding” process that guides decision-making while allowing for flexibility and course correction. The framework includes setting clear objectives, identifying a general path forward, monitoring progress through feedback and metrics, and recognizing when goals have been achieved or need adjustment.

The course emphasizes the value of iterative progress, encouraging participants to test ideas, learn from failure, and quickly adapt strategies. This approach helps reduce the fear associated with failure while improving responsiveness and resilience in complex environments.

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