Hours
Privately
Training & Certification:
Certified Agile Leader® 2 (CAL 2™) /
Leading Evolutionary Organisations Masterclass (LEO2)
This course is led by Michael K. Sahota (USA). It is also known as Leading Evolutionary Organisations Masterclass (LEO2).
Our Certified Agile Leader 2 (CAL 2) is about your internalisation of an evolved leadership practice into your daily work through deep reflection, learning advanced techniques and sharing experiences in learning cohorts.
This is a deeper dive into the concepts and tools of the SELF Framework. Continue the journey with Playbook 2.0 for alignment, practical role-playing, organisational listening, and advanced leadership skills.
Course Information:
This Certified Agile Leadership (CAL 2) program continues your leadership journey with:
- Daily tactics for how to “Listen to the voice of the system” to know how to move a system forward.
- The Sahota LEO2/CAL 2 Playbook with step by step for how to assess and create alignment.
- Rapid evolution tools to accelerate your leadership journey.
- Emotional Science to overcome emotional hijacking and triggered responses.
- Detailed practice with crucial conversations to deal with challenged individuals.
- Clearing of leadership blocks when working with authority.
- Certified Agile Leader (CAL 2) certification from the Scrum Alliance.
- Evolve with a community of participants from around the world.
What pre-requisites are there?
LEO2/CAL 2 builds on LEO1/CAL 1, attendance in Michael K. Sahota’s LEO1/CAL 1 is highly recommended. See the FAQ below for additional details.
How do I know I am ready for LEO2/CAL 2?
- You want to grow through your leadership limitations to show up more as the leader you want to be.
- You are putting what you learned in LEO1/CAL 1 in practice and are ready for more.
- You want to learn more practical details – the step-by-step “how to” of operating the material in the Sahota LEO1/CAL 1.
How do I earn CAL 2 certification?
Certification will be granted to participants who:
What is included when I register?
Included with the course fee is:
- 3 days of highly interactive live in-person training.
- Active CAL 2 certification with Scrum Alliance* for an initial 2 year term.
* for participants who meet the training participation requirements and present their understanding and application of the LEO/CAL content for review and certification.
Course Information:
- LIVE In-personThe Leading Evolutionary Organisations Masterclass (LEO2) Certified Agile Leader CAL2 Program is kicked off with a 3 day LIVE in-person training to learn the next layer of the SELF Framework.
- (over 6 months)You will meet in small peer groups over 6 months to support each other in learning. You will present your work and provide peer review feedback to each other.
- Monthly Integration CallsLive coaching and mentoring with Michael. Monthly integration calls provide ongoing learning and guidance for successful application of the SELF Framework.
- Half-day OnlineA half-day online meeting to review and integrate learning at the end of 6-8 months. Each participant will present their understanding and application of the LEO2/CAL2 content for review and certification.
Next Upcoming Course:
Looking for corporate / private training?
Learning Facilitator:
Michael K Sahota
Biography:
Michael is the co-creator of the SHIFT314 Evolutionary Leadership Framework™ (SELF) that provides practical step-by-step for the inner and outer shifts needed to unlock Business Agility, Teal and other new ways of working. Michael has trained thousands of leaders worldwide through his highly accoladed Certified Agile Leadership Training.
Since 2001, Michael has been guiding success with Agile. As a thought leader, in 2012, he published the ground-breaking book "An Agile Adoption and Transformation Survival Guide: Working with Organizational Culture". In 2018, he published “Emotional Science: The Key to High Performance”. Michael published “Leading Beyond Change” Aug 2021. His vision is to support the evolution of leadership capabilities that can create change and impact on a global scale.
Accreditations:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I took CAL 1 from another instructor?
Each CAL is as unique as the instructor. Michael K. Sahota provides a unique CAL 1 experience based on the SHIFT3.14 Evolutionary Leadership Framework™ (SELF).
Built on unique information shared only in the Sahota CAL 1. As a result, all CAL 2 participants are strongly recommended to complete Michael Sahota’s CAL 1.
If you have already taken a CAL 1 with another instructor, we would be happy to offer you a heavily discounted seat on Leading Evolutionary Organisations/CAL 1 with Michael Sahota to reflect your commitment to learning and growth.
Another alternative is to complete the workbook companion of Leading Beyond Change.
Not sure? Contact us.
Why do you recommend 3-6 months between taking CAL 1 and CAL 2?
Our LEO1/CAL 1 course is an intense experience. Our LEO2/CAL 2 experience is an even deeper exploration into your leadership journey and very practical application of the LEO1/CAL 1 material.
Taking time between the two LEO/CALs allows you time to implement your learning and understanding from LEO1/CAL 1, to help you better identify challenge areas.
Many people report benefits in taking time to integrate and apply the information.
What Scrum Alliance credentials are required to take the Sahota CAL 2?
Simply a CAL 1 certification from Scrum Alliance.
Is there a discount if you take LEO1/CAL 1 and LEO2/CAL 2 together?
Yes. We do offer a discount if you choose to register for Leading Evolutionary Organisations (LEO) / Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) & LEO2/CAL 2 together when they are offered in the same week at the same location.
What if I cannot participate in the peer review sessions?
To get certified you must fully participate in the peer review sessions. This is a time where you will learn from your peers, share experiences and network. Certification of CAL 2 through the Scrum Alliance will depend on full participation, and positive peer review. Please allow for a 6-month duration to complete your CAL 2.
You are welcome to attend the training to get the knowledge without going through the peer review and certification process. The course fee is the same.
Should I take a LEO1/CAL1 refresher before taking CAL2?
If it’s been a while since you had taken your LEO1/CAL1, here is some information for you to consider if you’d like to take a refresher before moving forward and taking a LEO2/CAL2. The LEO1/CAL1 that Michael teaches is evolving at a rapid rate. Every time he and Audree teach a CAL, they take a CAL.
Furthermore, the CAL was completely reimagined around Leading Beyond Change in 2023. Here are some of the key reasons that we encourage graduates to join us in a “modern” LEO1/CAL1:
- 70% of the information in a modern CAL is new compared to pre-2023 editions.
- Some of the information in a modern CAL represents a significant evolution beyond Leading Beyond Change.
Here are some key evolutions:
- Introduction of the Sahota Playbook for High-Performance (Jan 2017)
- Playbook refinement & clarity (Spring 2017)
- Linking Sahota Culture Model to Agile Culture (Fall 2017)
- Inter-weave of complexity model to culture models (Spring 2018)
- Addition of Agenda (Self-Sabotage) (Spring 2018)
- New Playbook Step – Relationship Health (Fall 2018)
- Integration of Theory X-Y with Leadership Behaviour (Fall 2018)
- Enabling “Autonomous, Self-Organizing Teams” (Spring 2019)
- New Playbook Step – “Tactical Go”. (Summer 2019)
- Upgrade to Evolutionary Leadership (Fall 2020)
- Integration with SELF Maps, Models, Tools and Principles (Spring 2021)
- Addition of Organisational Change Readiness Model (Summer 2021)
- Complete re-imagination of the training based on Leading Beyond Change and new information (Jan 2023)
If you would like some guidance, please reach out to us.
How soon after LEO1/CAL1 can I take CAL2?
Many people report that Michael Sahota’s LEO1/CAL1 is a transformational experience. It is an intense shift in perception and a powerful exploration of our own personal limitations. Our LEO2/CAL2 is an even more intensive personal growth experience.
They can be taken back to back. And this is only recommended for people who are ready and seeking serious personal development.
Where possible, we suggest taking 3-6 months between LEO1/CAL1 & CAL2. We offer CAL2’s on an annual basis around the world.
Not sure? Contact us.
Please feel free to contact us for more information on group discounts or if you have any questions.
Isn’t it easier to take LEO1/CAL1 and CAL2 at the same time since the material will be fresh?
Much like anything the experience is different for different individuals. On the one hand, our LEO2/CAL2 Masterclass is very beneficial to reinforce and integrate our LEO1 /CAL1 by going deeper into the concepts and connecting with application in a variety of perspectives.
Many people describe our LEO1/CAL1 as “Enlightening” and “Life-Changing”. Our LEO2/CAL2 is even more so. Take a moment to consider how ready you are to be deeply challenged around your beliefs about how you personally show up.
If you are ready to be deeply challenged, and your desire for personal growth is a 9 or 10 out of 10, then taking these back to back will be perfect for you.
Have others taken LEO1/CAL1 and CAL2 together and have gotten successful results?
Yes. We have had several students take the LEO1/ CAL1 & LEO2/CAL2 in succession of one another, with tremendous results and having a fantastic experience to continue to learn and grow from.
What comes after CAL2?
The Academy of Evolutionary Leadership is the next step after CAL2. More information can be found on the Evolve2B website.
What is the breakdown of PMI PDUs?
This training provides 50 Scrum Education Units (SEUs). Also 50 PDUs in support of certifications offered by the Project Management Institute. You can claim 20 PDUs as strategic and 30 PDUs as leadership.