LEADING SAFe®
2 Day Course
For leaders of a Lean-Agile change initiative to develop a Lean-Agile Mindset and apply the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) to support Agile Teams, programs, and Program Portfolio Management. Coordinate and lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.
During this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. They will discuss the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOpsculture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA).
Learning Goals:
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:
Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise
Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
Apply SAFe’sLean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
Lead the transformation with the SAFeImplementation Roadmap
Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution
Drive Release on Demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
Who Will Benefit?
Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
Program and Project Managers
Product and Product Line Management
Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects
Product Managers Project Managers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Solution Managers
Industry Alignment
SAFe® aligned
SAFe® for Teams
2 Day Course
For Lean-Agile team members to gain experience as an Agile Team member in a SAFe® Agile Release Train (ART). Break down features, write user stories, improve team and train processes, and plan and execute Iterations.
Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe® 4 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
They will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, they’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.
Learning Goals:
To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, attendees should be able to:
Apply SAFe® to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train
Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
Plan Iterations
Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
Plan Program Increments
Integrate and work with other teams on the train
Who Will Benefit?
Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale
All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch
Industry Alignment
SAFe® aligned