Cohort Development Series
Cohort development is a group development and coaching program that brings together companies with a shared aspiration to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) for a specific Agile solution.
Join Our Cohort Development Series
Join a 5-month, cohort-based program where small teams (5-7 members) cross-company (1-4 companies) co-create real solutions to real business challenges.
Through guided learning, expert coaching, and two-week iterations, participants build an MVP that delivers measurable outcomes—while developing their leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.
Unlike traditional training or workshops, this program is hands-on, immersive, and tailored for action. Success means delivering a tangible solution, gaining confidence, and applying new skills directly within your organization.
Approach
We curate cohorts of up to four companies, each represented by a dedicated team of 5-7 members. These cohorts collaborate intensively over five months to co-create an Agile Solution around a specific topic, such as Performance Management or Talent Scouting.
Our cohort development programs often include a combination of:
Group Sessions
Facilitated group workshops.
Individual Coaching
Personalized guidance and support.
Peer Mentoring
Learning from and supporting one another.
Action learning
Applying new skills to your real-world project.
Setup
This initial phase involves securing funding, setting up the core team members and sponsors, and establishing a clear timeline for the program.
Kick-off (3 Days)
We begin with a 2-day interactive training session to build a shared language, introduce key concepts, and align expectations. This creates a strong foundation for collaboration and fast progress. This training is followed by a 1-day Kick-off where participants and participating companies meet, the cohort is explained, and team canvases are created.
Cohort Development (5 Months, 10 x 2-Week Iterations)
The core of the program involves 10 two-week iterations. Each iteration includes a 4-hour cohort session, followed by company-specific co-creation (with JLS coaching available). During these iterations, teams work independently on their challenges, applying what they learn in real-time.
Post-Cohort
After the cohort development, ongoing support is available through coaching via JLS City. Monthly coaching subscriptions are also available (not included).
Key Characteristics
- Shared Aspiration: Participants are grouped based on their ambition to develop a specific Agile solution in an iterative, incremental way.
- Group Learning: The program leverages the power of group dynamics, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, shared experiences, and mutual support.
- Structured Development: The program includes a structured curriculum with activities like facilitated workshops, backlog of prioritized action items, and assignments
- Facilitated Growth: A seasoned Advanced Agility expert guides the group, ensuring the program meets its objectives and fosters a positive learning environment.
- Longitudinal Focus: The program spans several months, allowing participants to build relationships and support one another’s ongoing development.
Benefits
The goal of cohort development is to provide a structured learning environment where participants can:
- Develop, test, and prepare launch of a tailored solution
- Learn from and with others
- Receive invaluable peer and expert feedback
- Enhance their own agile development skills
- Build relationships and strengthen their network
- Accelerate value creation and results
- Access expertise cost-effectively
Our Upcoming Cohorts
Cohort Development Series
Build Your Own Agile Performance Management (5 Months)
Join our exclusive Agile Performance Management cohort!
This 5-month development program will guide you through the real time development, experimentation, and implementation of your own bespoke Agile Performance Management Approach.
Next Cohort Starts: September 15, 2025
Limited Availability
Cohort Development Series
Build Your Own Agile Talent Scouting Framework (5 Months)
Join our exclusive Talent Scouting cohort!
This 5-month development program will guide you through the real time development, experimentation, and implementation of your own bespoke Agile Talent Scouting Framework.
Next Cohort Starts: October 13, 2025
Limited Availability
Cohort Development Series
Build Your Own Agile Talent Enablement Program (5 Months)
Join our exclusive Agile Talent Enablement cohort!
This 5-month development program will guide you through the real time development, experimentation, and implementation of your own bespoke Agile Talent Enablement Program .
Next Cohort Starts: November 03, 2025
Limited Availability
Want to be part of our invite-only program?
This invite-only program offers a unique opportunity for in-depth, hands-on development. Sign up now to join the invite list and be considered for future cohorts.
Cohort Development FAQ
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What is Cohort Development?
Cohort development is a group development and coaching program that brings together companies with a shared aspiration to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) for a specific Agile solution.
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Can anyone participate?
Our cohorts are invite-only programs. Having said that, you can sign up now to join the invite list and be considered for future cohorts.
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Where do I find more information?
Click on the selected cohort program to learn more about it.
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Can I talk to someone about the program?
Yes. Submit a request through our contact form and we will reach out to schedule a call.
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Will our team be expected to share confidential information or intellectual property with others in the cohort?
No. Your team retains full control over what is shared. While the program encourages peer exchange and inspiration across companies, each team works on their own challenge within their own context.
Importantly, we work on the system, not in the system—which means the focus is on improving ways of working, collaboration, leadership, and decision-making, not on exposing sensitive business details or proprietary solutions. Innovation happens within your team, and what you choose to share with the cohort is always up to you.
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Do all teams in the cohort need to work on the same problem statement?
No. Each team brings their own real-world challenge to the program—one that matters in their unique organizational context.
The cohort is united by a shared topic, journey and rhythm, not by a shared problem. This diversity of challenges actually enriches the experience, as it allows teams to learn from how others approach different problems, while staying focused on delivering a solution to their own.
What connects all participants is the focus on working on the system – improving ways of working, leadership, and impact –not solving the same operational issue.
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What’s in it for me as an individual participant?
You’ll gain hands-on experience solving a real challenge while developing skills that last far beyond the program. Throughout the journey, you’ll build confidence in working iteratively, navigating complexity, and leading change across boundaries.
You’ll also benefit from peer learning in a trusted, cross-company cohort—exposing you to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a powerful professional network. It’s not just about gaining knowledge, it’s about learning how to apply it where it matters.
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What’s in it for us as an organization?
Your organization gets more than trained employees—it gets a tangible solution to a real business problem, delivered by a team that’s grown in capability, ownership, and alignment.
Beyond the outcome itself, you build internal change agents who think across silos, act with intent, and bring new ways of working back into your system. It’s a strategic investment in both business impact and organizational capability.
