Overview
Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building digital services is especially challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this two-day course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework®(SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. They’ll also get practical advice on building high performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, planning, and delivering value using SAFe. Attendees will also learn how specific leadership behaviors can drive successful organizational change, even in government
Audience:
This course is designed for government leaders and influencers who can guide the decision to adopt SAFe within their agency or program. Examples include:
Executives, directors, branch chiefs
Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
Program and project managers
Program/Project Management Office (PMO)
Learning Goals:
To perform the role of a SAFe® for Government leader, attendees should be able to:
Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines
Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs)
Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment
Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean-Agile transformation
Follow success patterns for SAFe implementations adapted to the government context
Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFe implementation in your program or agency
Topics Covered:
Advancing Lean-Agile in government
Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
Understanding SAFe principles
Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs
Planning with cadence and synchronization
Supporting program execution
Mapping the path to agency and program agility
Leading successful change
Prerequisites:
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, meeting the following prerequisites will make the training more productive.
A foundational understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe House of Lean, and SAFe Principles is required using pre-work suggestions
A foundational understanding the full lifecycle of government technology programs is helpful
Registered attendees will receive a list of readings and videos specific to Agile in government that will be beneficial to review before the course
What You Get:
The class registration includes:
Attendee workbook
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion
One Certification exam attempt upon General Availability of the course
Annual Renewal:
Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned
Renewal fee: $100
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs) Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMIACP certifications. Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
Please use the link below to register for one of our public sessions.
For more information about our public and private class offerings please give us a call at 202-750-5151