Flight Levels

Flight Levels is a thinking model that emphasises communication and interaction within organisations. It focuses on ensuring the right people address the right things at the right time, breaking down silos, improving transparency, and aligning with organisational strategic goals.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital and agile transformations, many organisations focus on optimising individual and team performance. However, the interactions between these entities are often overlooked, leading to friction and suboptimal improvements. This is where Flight Levels steps in, offering a structured approach to enhance organisational communication and collaboration. Developed by Klaus Leopold, Flight Levels provides an approach which breaks down silos, increases transparency, and aligns all levels of an organisation with its strategic goals.

Flight Levels Introduction (FLIN)

FLIN is an online, self-paced training course created by Klaus Leopold. It introduces participants to Flight Levels’ foundational concepts, principles, and practices. This training serves as a prerequisite for more advanced workshops, ensuring that participants have a solid understanding of the basics before diving deeper.

Flight Level 2 Design (FL2D)

(15 - 16 May 2025) 
(23 - 24 June 2025)

FL2D focuses on establishing collaboration across teams, departments, products, services, or tribes without requiring a major reorganisation. This workshop teaches participants how to design and operate Flight Levels within their existing structures, overcoming silos and bottlenecks.

Flight Level 3 Design (FL3D)

(26 - 27  May 2025)
(4 - 5  November 2025)

FL3D aims to design systems for strategic execution. It helps organizations align their long-term vision with daily operational work. This level emphasizes the importance of connecting strategic goals with the activities of various teams to ensure cohesive progress towards organizational objectives.

Flight Levels System Architecture (FLSA)

(28 - 29 April 2025)
(9 - 10 September 2025)

FLSA is designed for organisations undergoing or planning an agile transformation. It provides a systemic approach to improving organisational agility in a pragmatic and cost-effective way. This training enables participants to see their organisation holistically and implement changes that enhance overall agility.

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Meet Your Trainers

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Benedikt J. Irsch

Benedikt is a highly experienced and certified SAFe Scrum Master trainer with a passion for agile methodologies and a proven track record in facilitating successful transformations. With a strong background in project management and agile coaching, Benedikt brings a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world insights to every class.

Having trained numerous professionals across various industries, Benedikt's dynamic teaching style and interactive approach ensure that each participant gains a deep understanding of the SAFe framework. His commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment helps teams and individuals thrive in their agile journeys.

Join Benedikt's SAFe Scrum Master classes to benefit from his expertise, clear guidance, and dedication to your professional growth.

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Russell Hill

Kanban Trainer • Agile Coach

Russell is a Flight Levels Guide® (FLG), a Flight Levels Coach® (FLC) and an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) based in Berlin, Germany. He helps and supports companies as a trainer, coach, and guide and is equally at home with large international corporations, mid-sized enterprises, or start-ups.

With over 30 years of professional experience, Russell brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Russell's expertise lies in aiding companies of all sizes, and at all levels, in becoming more effective and agile. His focus is on delivering high-quality, fast-to-market products and services, and excels in facilitating continuous improvement and sustainable agile cultural change within organizations.

Russell also holds the certifications of Certified Enterprise and Team Coach (CEC and CTC) with the Scrum Alliance and is an Authorised Instructor with IC Agile.

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Book the next training with us

Flight Levels Introduction (FLIN)
Self-paced


Flight Level 2 Design (FL2D)
9 - 12 September 2024
14 - 17 October 2024
4 - 7 November 2024
6 - 19 December 2024
Online


Flight Level 3 Design (FL3D)
18 - 21 November 2024
Online


Flight Levels System Architecture (FLSA)
19 -24 September 2024
Online


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