When reviewing a small consulting and coaching firm, I usually expect to find a narrow focus. Many boutique businesses in the Agile and project management world concentrate on a single framework or type of client. While that approach has advantages, it also creates limitations.
When I first explored AGIL3 Enterprise Coaching & Value Stream Solutions, LLC, I was surprised. Instead of finding a tight niche, I discovered a sprawling landscape of training programs, certifications, workshops, and community initiatives. At first glance, it almost felt like too much—Agile coaching, Disciplined Agile, value stream mapping, project management, Lean, sustainability, Green Project Management, human rights, bilingual training, community coaching for veterans and neurodiverse populations, and even custom workshops like “Stop Helping, Start Coaching.”
My initial reaction was to question whether such a small Illinois-based business could truly deliver on such a wide range of offerings. However, a deeper dive revealed that the variety was not random. Each element connects back to the firm’s central purpose: equipping people and organizations to navigate complexity and deliver real value through training that meets them where they are.
This review is not an advertisement—I approached AGIL3 as a skeptical but curious observer. What I discovered was a firm that embraces ambitious variety yet organizes it into a training ecosystem that becomes clear once you spend time with it.
The more I looked, the more it became evident that training is the centerpiece of AGIL3’s identity. Yes, they consult and coach, but everything ties back to building capacity through learning. Their catalog ranges from traditional certification preparation to specialized Agile and Lean workshops, creative leadership modules, and community-focused training initiatives.
Unlike firms that sell cookie-cutter slide decks or short seminars, AGIL3 treats training as a value stream of its own. Each program is designed not just for knowledge transfer, but as part of a chain of learning experiences that flow together, enabling individuals and organizations to progress from foundational awareness to applied expertise. This integrated approach aligns seamlessly with modern value stream thinking.
