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About the certification
Leadership validation for agile transformations
The Scrum Alliance developed this leadership program to help modern managers and executives guide their organizations through complex, volatile business environments. Professionals holding this credential have moved far beyond basic framework mechanics to understand the deep cultural and behavioral shifts required for sustainable business agility. They learn how to model agile values personally and design systems that allow self-organizing teams to thrive and deliver value continuously.
Core competencies of certified leaders
- Transforming organizational culture to support collaborative and autonomous product delivery
- Implementing modern leadership behaviors that shift focus from control to enablement
- Navigating complex change initiatives and managing systemic organizational resistance
- Aligning high-level business strategy with operational agility and team metrics
- Fostering psychological safety and high-trust environments across diverse departments
Driving change in German corporate environments
In Germany, many established enterprises operate within structured hierarchies that require careful navigation during agile transitions. Freelance leaders holding this certification understand how to integrate agile practices within traditional German corporate frameworks. They facilitate effective collaboration between leadership, middle management, and development teams while respecting local operational standards, compliance requirements, and communication styles.
Strategic value of freelance agile leaders
Engaging a freelance consultant with this specific leadership background ensures your organization receives immediate, objective guidance. These experts can diagnose systemic bottlenecks, coach internal management teams, and align strategic product goals with agile delivery methods. Because they bring external perspective, they can initiate challenging conversations and implement changes without being hindered by internal corporate politics.
Meet FRATCH Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I) Professionals
Dennis Rall
Business Analyst - Product Owner
Last position:
Business Analyst - Product Owner at Condor
- Capture and analyze stakeholder needs to define clear requirements and make sure the new website meets user expectations.
- Took on the role of Product Owner to lead the development team, set priorities, and monitor implementation progress.
- Coordinated the implementation of Optimizely as the new CMS, including adapting and integrating all required features to ensure a smooth user flow.
- Ensured the successful integration of features within the Condor lifecycle, such as flight booking, check-in, and other relevant services, to create a complete user experience.
- Actively communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback and make adjustments during the development process, continuously improving the user experience.
- Planned and carried out tests to ensure the quality of the implemented features and that all requirements were met.
- Methods used: Agile methods, SCRUM, SAFe
- Tools used: Optimizely, Jira, Confluence
- Result: Significant improvement in user experience, optimized booking and check-in processes, and a stronger digital presence for Condor in the market.
Heike Röttgers
Systemic organizational consulting, facilitation, coaching & training
Last position:
Instructor for the "Agile Agents" training at ProScenario
Christian Piegert
Lead Consultant
Last position:
Lead Consultant at masoona Consulting GmbH
Lars Steinmann
Scrum Master & Agile Coach
Last position:
Scrum Master & Agile Coach at Self-employed
- Scrum Master & Agile Coach in agile product development
- Training, consulting, and coaching for project and product teams on Scrum and Kanban as well as agile values and principles
- Implementation of Scrum and other agile methods
- Development of an agile mindset at the organizational level
- Advising on setting up cross-functional teams
André Ullmann
RTE / Agile Coach / Full SAFe Consultant
Last position:
RTE / Agile Coach / Full SAFe Consultant at Siemens Energy
- RTE/Agile Coach for the SAFe 6 (Scaled Agile Framework) rollout
- Building and establishing a LACE (Lean-Agile Center of Excellence) for several ARTs
- Using the tools: Azure DevOps with SCALE, Loop, MS Whiteboard
- Building the ART with 7 teams
- Training Product Owners, e.g. through SAFe POPM training and LearnSnacks
- Running the initial PI Planning as a Kickoff Planning Event
- Introducing a demand process
Thomas Martin
Managing Partner, Transformation Consultant
Last position:
Managing Partner, Transformation Consultant at THRIVE8
- Established and led the Enterprise PMO to increase the growth of a security provider in Germany
- Introduced SAFe in portfolio configuration to scale production for a security provider in Germany
- Built ESG performance management and defined KPIs for an energy company in Germany
Bastian Knetsch
Process Management Consultant
Last position:
Process Management Consultant at SachsenGigaBit GmbH
- Introduction and optimization of processes in marketing and technology, e.g., the product launch process
Claas Helms
Release Train Engineer (SAFe)
Last position:
Release Train Engineer (SAFe) at Volkswagen / CARIAD / dx.one
- Servant leader for an Agile Release Train (~60 people)
- Close collaboration with product management and system architecture
- Focus on remote management and cross-functional coordination
Marc Lustig
Senior Scrum Master
Last position:
Senior Scrum Master at Federal Central Tax Office
- Promoted a leadership culture
- Built structures for agile teams
- Trained mindset for a product-centric way of working
- Established a Definition of Done
- Anchored team responsibility
- Used ConceptBoard as a tool for workshops, retrospectives, and training
Thomas Müller
Pursuing Personal Goals & Self-Employment
Last position:
Pursuing Personal Goals & Self-Employment
- Marketing consulting for small & mid-sized teams
- Merchandise consulting for creators & artists
- Initiating business relationships
- Connecting with industry contacts
- Building my personal brand as a creator on social media and the business network LinkedIn
- PR manager for MACHN Festival (tech, business & art festival, Leipzig)
- Mentoring, interviews, presentations, podcasting
Alexander Schaaf
Project Manager Digital Learning and Trainer
Last position:
Project Manager Digital Learning and Trainer at Business Coach Academy
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Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I) Professionals statistics
Typical experience
17 years
Average project duration
2.9 years
Certifications per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
25%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I) Professionals & Seniority distribution
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to learn more? Find helpful information about FRATCH
A professional holding the Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I) credential has demonstrated a deep understanding of agile leadership principles, organizational culture, and change management. This validation shows they can move beyond managing processes to actively shaping an environment where agility can flourish.
While team-focused credentials teach the mechanics of frameworks, the CAL I focus is entirely on leadership behavior and organizational design. It equips professionals to lead systemic change, influence organizational culture, and support multiple agile teams rather than focusing on a single team level.
Companies in Germany often face unique challenges when introducing agile methods due to traditional hierarchical structures and specific co-determination laws. A freelancer with CAL I combines strategic change knowledge with the practical ability to navigate these established environments, ensuring a smoother transition.
Although highly popular in software development and technology sectors, any industry undergoing digital transformation benefits from this expertise. Freelancers with CAL I successfully guide organizations in automotive, finance, logistics, and manufacturing sectors through complex restructuring processes.
They usually step into roles such as agile transformation lead, enterprise agile coach, change manager, or strategic organizational consultant. Their training prepares them to work directly with executives and department heads to align corporate strategy with agile execution.
There are no strict technical prerequisites, making it accessible to managers, executives, and senior agile practitioners alike. Candidates must complete a comprehensive education program led by a Scrum Alliance certified educator, focusing on leadership theory, case studies, and interactive peer discussions.
Yes, these leaders are highly skilled in facilitating workshops and alignment sessions using digital collaboration tools. However, for deep cultural change and stakeholder alignment in Germany, a hybrid model that includes regular on-site sessions is often preferred to build stronger trust.
Maintaining the certification requires ongoing professional development and active contribution to the global agile community. Freelancers must earn Scrum Education Units by participating in advanced training, attending conferences, or publishing leadership insights to ensure their knowledge remains current.
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