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Location: Remote
SAFe for Government
Applying Lean-Agile practices in the public sector with SAFe
With SAFe®5 Government Practioner Certification
Summary
Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building technology-based capabilities 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 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, and
planning and delivering value using SAFe. Attendees also learn how specific leadership
behaviors can drive successful organizational change in government.
Who will Benefit?
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)
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
• Delivering value in Program Increments
• Mapping the path to agency and program agility
• Leading successful change
What you'll learn
To perform the role of a SAFe® for Government leader, you should be able to:
• Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models
to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindsets, 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
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 of 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
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum
Education Units (SEUs)
• You may be eligible to apply for 16 PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with
the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
• You may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP
through the Scrum Alliance
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