Leading SAFe with Certified SAFe® Agilist Program
This formation of two Saturdays is designed for leaders, managers, and change agents who want to understand how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at scale using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). The training equips participants to use SAFe® practices to support agile delivery across their organization and achieve the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification.
1. Introduction to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Understanding the SAFe® Framework
- The four core values of SAFe®
- SAFe® Lean-Agile Principles
2. Lean-Agile Leadership
- Adopting a Lean-Agile Mindset
- SAFe® Leadership Behaviors and Practices
- Encouraging organizational accountability
3. Practical experience with the execution of PI Planning
Participants will participate in a PI Planning simulation, one of the most important ceremonies in SAFe®, where they will learn how to organize, plan and execute program increments (PI).
- Preparing for PI Planning
- Facilitating the PI Planning Event
- Managing PI Planning Results
4. Aligning the organization with a Lean Portfolio
- Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
- Connecting strategy and execution
- Managing Value Stream with Kanban
5. Implementing and Leading the SAFe® Transformation
- Creating Implementation Roadmaps
- Training Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Leading continuous change in the organization
6. Metrics and Results in SAFe®
- Establishing measures of success
- Monitoring and continuous improvement
- Performance Reports and Metrics
7. Closing and Preparation for the Certification Exam
- Review of key concepts and practices
- SAFe® Agilist Exam Tips
- Additional study resources
Who is it for?
- Executive and Business Leaders
- Program and Project Managers
- Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
- Development Managers
- Portfolio Directors
- Lean-Agile Consultants
- Product Managers and Product Owners
- IT Managers
- Solutions and Systems Architects