A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of enterprise Agile governance frameworks
Master the architecture, standards, and decision rights that shape scaled Agile delivery across complex organisations
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
Senior Agile coach or delivery leader operating at enterprise scale, responsible for designing or evolving Agile governance across multiple business units or client engagements
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused on team-level Agile practices, or practitioners seeking certification prep without architectural depth
What you walk away with
- Clear, defensible logic for choosing or customising Agile governance models
- Full command of how SAFe, LeSS, and DaD frameworks map to real-world delivery constraints
- Ability to align governance with compliance, audit, and executive reporting needs
- Templates for decision logs, framework evaluation scorecards, and tailoring guidelines
- Repeatable process for socialising and gaining buy-in on governance changes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. The anatomy of Agile governance
Break down governance into its core components: decision rights, feedback loops, compliance gates, and adaptation mechanisms.
12 chapters in this module
- What governance actually is
- Decision rights vs. accountability
- Feedback velocity in governance
- Compliance thresholds defined
- Adaptation triggers
- Framework neutrality principle
- Governance as enabler
- Lifecycle stages mapped
- Boundary conditions
- Autonomy within guardrails
- Scaling levers
- Anti-patterns to avoid
Module 2. SAFe: structure and trade-offs
Map the full SAFe framework to enterprise constraints, identifying where it adds value and where it creates drag.
12 chapters in this module
- SAFe configuration levels
- PI planning mechanics
- Lean portfolio layer
- Budgeting implications
- Role bloat risks
- Change control gates
- Integration with PMO
- Audit trail design
- Customisation limits
- Dependency management
- Vendor lock-in signals
- When to deviate
Module 3. LeSS: simplicity and strain points
Understand how LeSS handles scale with minimal structure, and where additional scaffolding becomes necessary.
12 chapters in this module
- Product backlog scaling
- Feature team design
- Sprint sync patterns
- No role inflation rule
- Cross-team coordination
- Metrics that matter
- Conflict resolution paths
- Scope negotiation protocol
- Stakeholder integration
- Governance light approach
- When LeSS breaks
- Hybrid triggers
Module 4. DaD and emergent models
Explore Dynamic Adaptive Development and other principles-based approaches used in high-variability environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Principles over rituals
- Adaptive cadence design
- Outcome-based tracking
- Trust-based compliance
- Self-governance triggers
- Emergent standardisation
- Risk containment
- Decision diffusion
- Feedback compression
- Pattern recognition
- Scaling through culture
- When to codify
Module 5. Hybrid model design
Learn how to combine framework elements into a coherent, auditable, and defensible hybrid governance model.
12 chapters in this module
- Component compatibility
- Decision layer stacking
- Audit trail continuity
- Role mapping logic
- Change propagation rules
- Framework interoperability
- Governance consistency checks
- Tailoring documentation
- Approval workflows
- Version control for models
- Retirement pathways
- Evolution roadmap
Module 6. Decision rights architecture
Define who controls what, when, and how , with clear escalation paths and review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Governance vs. operations
- Tiered decision model
- Escalation thresholds
- Review cycle design
- Autonomy boundaries
- Conflict arbitration
- Cross-domain alignment
- Documentation standards
- RACI alternatives
- Speed vs. control trade-off
- Consent-based decisions
- Decision log template
Module 7. Compliance integration
Align Agile governance with internal audit, risk control, and regulatory requirements without sacrificing agility.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit-ready artefacts
- Control point mapping
- Evidence trails
- SOX compliance links
- Risk register sync
- Governance attestation
- Policy embedding
- Change control alignment
- Internal review prep
- External auditor expectations
- Evidence packaging
- Traceability design
Module 8. Stakeholder alignment
Build buy-in across engineering, product, finance, and executive stakeholders for governance changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Value proposition framing
- Pain point translation
- Executive summary design
- Pilot rollout strategy
- Feedback integration
- Influence pathways
- Objection handling
- Communication cadence
- Success metric selection
- Socialisation checklist
- Adoption tracking
Module 9. Tailoring guidelines
Create clear, reusable rules for adapting governance to project size, risk profile, and domain complexity.
12 chapters in this module
- Project classification
- Risk-based tailoring
- Size thresholds
- Domain-specific rules
- Legacy system handling
- Vendor team integration
- Offshore coordination
- Security sensitivity
- Compliance criticality
- Speed requirement tiers
- Tailoring playbook structure
- Approval workflow
Module 10. Governance evaluation
Assess existing governance models against clarity, efficiency, and adaptability criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluation framework
- Clarity scoring
- Decision latency tracking
- Adaptability index
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Compliance gap scan
- Change resistance signals
- Feedback loop quality
- Role duplication check
- Toolchain alignment
- Cost of governance
- Improvement backlog
Module 11. Change management
Lead governance transitions with minimal disruption and maximum uptake.
12 chapters in this module
- Change readiness assessment
- Pilot team selection
- Knowledge transfer plan
- Training material design
- Feedback collection
- Iteration planning
- Rollback criteria
- Adoption metrics
- Governance ambassador
- Scaling rollout
- Post-implementation review
- Sustainment plan
Module 12. Future-proofing
Design governance systems that evolve with technology, market shifts, and organisational growth.
12 chapters in this module
- Technology trend mapping
- Market shift signals
- Organisational agility
- Feedback horizon extension
- Antifragile design
- Scenario planning
- Modular architecture
- Decoupling principles
- Adaptation triggers
- Governance debt
- Renewal cycle planning
- Long-term vision
How this maps to your situation
- Evaluating SAFe for a new client program
- Designing a governance model for a hybrid Agile setup
- Responding to internal audit findings on Agile compliance
- Leading a governance overhaul across multiple delivery units
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on framework defaults or past precedents when designing Agile governance
After
Confidently architecting, justifying, and evolving governance models based on deep structural understanding
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: 6-8 hours total, self-paced, with immediate access to high-leverage modules
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike certifications that test recall, this course builds operational command of governance architecture. Unlike consulting frameworks, it provides neutral, reusable logic rather than vendor-specific playbooks.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on a specific Agile framework?
No , it gives you the tools to understand, compare, and combine SAFe, LeSS, DaD, and custom models based on context.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me respond to audit or compliance pressure?
Yes , module 7 shows how to align governance with risk control and audit requirements without sacrificing agility.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours total, self-paced, with immediate access to high-leverage modules.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours