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  1. LeSS Affiliated Organisation

Why Become a LeSS Affiliated Organization (LAO)?

LeSS is not a framework to buy. It’s a deep organizational redesign for adaptive learning and whole-product ownership. The LAO exists to support your entire organization in sustaining this kind of transformation.

LeSS Affiliated Organisation (LAO)

LAO: Support for Organizational Learning & LeSS Adoption

A LeSS Affiliated Organization (LAO) is more than a badge. It is a commitment to grow internal capabilities, support community development, and sustain a real LeSS adoption.

Why it matters

Organizational Need What LAO Enables
Support the LeSS Adoption LAO gives you tools, guidance and coaching to support a real LeSS transformation—not just events or roles.
Grow your People Offer internal coaches, Scrum Masters and CLPs structured development (e.g. LeSS Coach Programs, Member Vault, Course Catalog).
Connect your Internal Community Slack workspace, company-specific newsletters, shared Q&A sessions, and group learning formats like Coach Programs.
Recruit and Retain CLPs Use the cv.less.works portal to connect with talent. Offer existing CLPs one-click renewal and growth.
Reduce Organizational Overhead  

At‑a‑Glance

Becoming a LeSS Affiliated Organisation (LAO) signals to the market—and to your own people—that you are serious about large‑scale agility done right. 

  • focus voor groeien van mensen van je LeSS Adoptie (i.e. supporten van Less Adoptie)
  • renewal van CLP/Trainers/Coaches
  • Communities binnen de organisatie
  • We helpen het bedrijf de interne community te verbinden
  • (Wat mist GreenFLux vs. Wartsila )
  • De member videos
  • Course Catalog -> easy find trainers
  • Consultancy Request Service (1-2 hours to work on a specific topic)
  • cv.less.works - Recruitement Tool
    • bedrijf kan zoeken in de pool van CLP’s die “Open to Work”
  • Send newsletter (branded) to all company LeSS community ->
  • LeSS Coach Program -> 1 year program to give your internal coaches & scrum masters more impact. Create ScrumMasters++
    • company can add employees to participate to the LeSS Coach Program.
  • Group LeSS Coach Program -> grow groups of Coaches/Scrum Masters, tailered to the needs
  • LeSS Adoption Path CheckList -> flow van typical LeSS Adoptie, per rol, per scenario, per situatie vertellen wat de recommended steps/richtingen zijn.
  • NIET Showcase your success with an official LAO badge on websites, job ads and investor decks.
  • Attract & retain talent that already lives the LeSS mindset.
  • Nurture a vibrant internal community with exclusive content, events and peer‑to‑peer learning.
  • Track and celebrate Certified LeSS Practitioners (CLPs) in your workforce, with effortless annual renewals.
  • One annual invoice, zero surprises.

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How to know if a Coach worked in the past at that company?
reason: so we can link him as one of the coaches (because trainers are already linked)
what: the company community can see all trainers & coaches that were involved (to request service from them)
how to do that?

  • coach can ask existing employee to validate this

  • coach can upload a screenshot of the client agreement of the coaching-job

Benefits for the Company

Why it matters How LAO helps
Grow knowledge LAO promotes community within your company and facilitates the learning culture
Employer branding Official LAO badge; dedicated page on https://less.works
Recruitment efficiency Job‑board filter for LAO only applicants; spotlight in monthly talent newsletter
Stakeholder confidence Public listing in the LAO directory; success story interviews
Governance & compliance Central admin dashboard for CLP status, invoicing and adoption metrics
Continuous improvement Invitations to quarterly LAO round‑tables and leadership clinics

Benefits for Your People

  • Recognised Expertise – Employees keep their CLP status current with one‑click renewal (no exam).
  • Learning Perks – 20  % discount on all LeSS conferences and master‑classes.
  • Community & Content – Access to the LAO video vault, templates and Slack workspace.
  • Career Mobility – Visibility in the global LAO practitioner pool for cross‑company exchanges.
  • Monthly/Quarterly Q&A Session - Facilitated Online LAO community Q&A to share and learn also from other LeSS Driven organizations

// Idea
// Trainers can do the monthly session- might earn something with it..

How to Become an LAO

  1. Eligibility Check — At least two active Certified LeSS Practitioners on staff.*
  2. Online Application — Submit a short self‑assessment of your current LeSS adoption.
  3. Intro Call — 30‑minute session with a LeSS Coach to review goals and next steps.
  4. Agreement & Payment — Sign the LAO charter; receive a single annual invoice.
  5. Go Live — Your badge, directory listing and admin portal are activated within 48 h.

*Don’t meet the eligibility yet? Book a free discovery call—many organisations reach the threshold within a single quarter.

Explaining LAO inside Your Organisation

  • “LeSS == fewer layers” – Emphasise that LeSS removes bureaucracy to let teams focus on customer value.
  • “Affiliated, not franchised” – The LAO badge recognises your journey; it doesn’t impose a one‑size‑fits‑all blueprint.
  • Value to Each Role
    • Executives: Clear metrics, faster time‑to‑market.
    • HR: Magnetic employer brand.
    • Team Members: Autonomy, mastery, purpose.

Feel free to reuse the slide deck and talking points in the LAO onboarding kit.

Getting Started

  • Pilot a Product Group – Apply LeSS to one product area first.
  • Nominate LAO Champions – Usually two CLPs plus one HR partner.
  • Leverage the LAO Starter Toolkit – Assessment checklists, launch roadmap, FAQ.

The LAO Process

LAO Process Flow

graph TD;
  A[Apply Online] --> B{Eligibility\nCheck};
  B -- yes --> C[Intro Call];
  B -- no --> A2[Pre‑LAO Support Path];
  C --> D[Charter Signed];
  D --> E[Invoice Paid];
  E --> F[Badge + Portal];
  F --> G[Annual Renewal ♻︎];

Typical Timeline

Week Milestone
0 Application submitted
1 Eligibility confirmed & intro call
2 Charter signed, invoice issued
3 Badge live, portal access
4‑6 Optional spotlight story on less.works

Investment & ROI

Flexible tier-based pricing designed to grow with your organization.

Fixed annual pricing by tier: EXCEPTION = Trainer & Coach

  • Small Business tier: €400 (up to 10 users)
  • Starter tier: €700 (up to 20 users)
  • Growth tier: €1,500 (up to 50 users)
  • Professional tier: €3,000 (up to 100 users)
  • Enterprise tier: €7,500 (up to 250 users)
  • Corporate tier: €15,000 (up to 500 users)
  • Global tier: Custom pricing (500+ users)

View detailed pricing and tier benefits →

Return on Investment

  • Break-even in ≤ 6 months on average through training discounts and productivity gains
  • 15% faster hiring for agile roles with LAO badge recognition
  • 3× higher CLP retention compared with non-LAO organizations
  • Significant absolute savings increase with organization size

Risks & Mitigations

Perceived Risk Mitigation
“It’s just a badge.” Annual health‑check ensures genuine progress; non‑performers lose status.
Additional bureaucracy One invoice, single‑click CLP renewal—no overhead.
Cultural pushback LAO onboarding kit includes communication templates for every audience.

Ongoing Support

  • Dedicated LAO Success Manager – Single point of contact for all queries.
  • Quarterly Health Checks – Data‑driven review of adoption metrics.
  • Peer Network – Invite‑only Slack and regional meet‑ups.
  • Resource Library – Slide decks, playbooks, case studies.

Ready to Apply?

  1. Log in with your less.works account.
  2. Navigate to Organisation ➜ Become an LAO.
  3. Complete the 5‑minute application form.

Need more info? Contact us at lao@less.works or book a discovery call.