What you will be able to do
- A quick check for too much or too little management
- Team sizes and levels that match the work you manage
- Options for people who report to more than one manager
- Ways to judge a change by speed, cost and manager time
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why team size and levels matter | Treat them as choices shaped by work, speed and oversight. |
| When structure and work do not fit | Spot too much oversight for routine work, or too little. |
| Matching structure to the work | Size teams by complexity and manager time, not fixed ratios. |
| Judging a change in structure | Weigh intended and unintended effects on speed and cost. |
Who it is for
HR and organisation design teams, senior leaders, finance and strategy partners, and managers planning a restructure. No organisation design experience needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Span of Control and Organizational Layering counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA People Management Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
People Management
Span of Control and Organizational Layering
Leadership StylesHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Span of Control and Organizational Layering certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Span of Control and Organizational Layering certification?
Span of Control and Organizational Layering (IC-SCOL) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Decide how many people each manager leads and how many levels you need, based on the work, not on habit.
How long is the Span of Control and Organizational Layering course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Span of Control and Organizational Layering count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA People Management Professional Certification and ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Span of Control and Organizational Layering certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Span of Control and Organizational Layering certification badge.
Can my team take Span of Control and Organizational Layering together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Span of Control and Organizational Layering?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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