Agile training is everywhere—certifications, workshops, frameworks—but are we truly unlocking its value, or just going through the motions? Too often, organizations invest in Agile training as a checkbox exercise, expecting transformation from a few days of coursework. Yet, agility isn’t learned in a classroom alone—it’s built through experience, mindset shifts, and cultural reinforcement. Unfortunately, this is done without the true understanding of agile or how it fits into the strategy and business of the organization.
The real missed opportunity? Focusing too much on processes and too little on adaptability. Agile isn’t about stand-ups and sprints; it’s about responsiveness, continuous learning, and resilience. Training should extend beyond methodologies to develop leaders who can think, decide, and pivot under uncertainty. This should also showcase the roles each team member has within an agile setting.
If Agile training isn’t making your teams more adaptable in practice, you’re not training for agility—you’re just teaching a new set of rules. The question leaders should ask: Are we training for Agile, or are we cultivating agility?
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About the Writer
Dr. Brian Williamson is the Executive Director with PMO Advisory and a Visiting Lecturer in Leadership and Management Studies at the University of Oxford. A global authority in business transformation, employee experience, and purpose-driven project management, he has authored multiple books.
