Mastering Business Agility: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Scaled Agile Framework
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the principles and practices of Business Agility using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement SAFe in your organization.
Course Objectives - Understand the principles and values of Business Agility and SAFe
- Learn how to implement SAFe in your organization
- Develop the skills needed to lead and manage SAFe teams
- Apply SAFe principles to real-world projects and scenarios
- Earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Business Agility and SAFe
- Defining Business Agility and its importance
- Overview of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- SAFe principles and values
- Benefits of implementing SAFe
Module 2: SAFe Principles and Values
- In-depth exploration of SAFe principles and values
- Understanding the Agile Manifesto and its relationship to SAFe
- Applying SAFe principles to real-world scenarios
Module 3: Implementing SAFe
- Preparing for SAFe implementation
- Setting up SAFe teams and roles
- Configuring SAFe processes and practices
- Implementing SAFe in a brownfield environment
Module 4: Leading and Managing SAFe Teams
- Leading SAFe teams: roles and responsibilities
- Managing SAFe teams: best practices and techniques
- Building and maintaining high-performing SAFe teams
- Coaching and mentoring SAFe teams
Module 5: SAFe in Practice
- Applying SAFe to real-world projects and scenarios
- Case studies: successful SAFe implementations
- Lessons learned: common SAFe implementation challenges
Module 6: SAFe and DevOps
- Understanding DevOps and its relationship to SAFe
- Implementing DevOps practices in a SAFe environment
- Using DevOps tools and technologies in SAFe
Module 7: SAFe and Lean-Agile Leadership
- Understanding Lean-Agile leadership principles and practices
- Applying Lean-Agile leadership in a SAFe environment
- Leading and managing change in a SAFe organization
Module 8: SAFe and Customer Centricity
- Understanding customer centricity and its importance in SAFe
- Implementing customer-centric practices in SAFe
- Using design thinking and customer feedback in SAFe
Module 9: SAFe and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Understanding data-driven decision making in SAFe
- Implementing data-driven practices in SAFe
- Using metrics and feedback in SAFe
Module 10: SAFe Implementation Roadmap
- Creating a SAFe implementation roadmap
- Developing a SAFe implementation plan
- Executing a SAFe implementation plan
Module 11: SAFe and Scaled Agile Teams
- Understanding scaled Agile teams in SAFe
- Implementing scaled Agile teams in SAFe
- Managing and leading scaled Agile teams in SAFe
Module 12: SAFe and Agile Release Trains
- Understanding Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in SAFe
- Implementing ARTs in SAFe
- Managing and leading ARTs in SAFe
Module 13: SAFe and Solution Trains
- Understanding Solution Trains in SAFe
- Implementing Solution Trains in SAFe
- Managing and leading Solution Trains in SAFe
Module 14: SAFe and Lean Portfolio Management
- Understanding Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) in SAFe
- Implementing LPM in SAFe
- Managing and leading LPM in SAFe
Module 15: SAFe and Agile Architecture
- Understanding Agile architecture in SAFe
- Implementing Agile architecture in SAFe
- Managing and leading Agile architecture in SAFe
Module 16: SAFe and Non-Functional Requirements
- Understanding non-functional requirements in SAFe
- Implementing non-functional requirements in SAFe
- Managing and leading non-functional requirements in SAFe
Module 17: SAFe and Quality
- Understanding quality in SAFe
- Implementing quality practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading quality in SAFe
Module 18: SAFe and Metrics
- Understanding metrics in SAFe
- Implementing metrics in SAFe
- Managing and leading metrics in SAFe
Module 19: SAFe and Feedback
- Understanding feedback in SAFe
- Implementing feedback practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading feedback in SAFe
Module 20: SAFe and Retrospectives
- Understanding retrospectives in SAFe
- Implementing retrospectives in SAFe
- Managing and leading retrospectives in SAFe
Module 21: SAFe and Kaizen
- Understanding Kaizen in SAFe
- Implementing Kaizen practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading Kaizen in SAFe
Module 22: SAFe and Innovation
- Understanding innovation in SAFe
- Implementing innovation practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading innovation in SAFe
Module 23: SAFe and Design Thinking
- Understanding design thinking in SAFe
- Implementing design thinking practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading design thinking in SAFe
Module 24: SAFe and Lean Startup
- Understanding Lean Startup in SAFe
- Implementing Lean Startup practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading Lean Startup in SAFe
Module 25: SAFe and Business Model Canvas
- Understanding Business Model Canvas in SAFe
- Implementing Business Model Canvas practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading Business Model Canvas in SAFe
Module 26: SAFe and Value Proposition Canvas
- Understanding Value Proposition Canvas in SAFe
- Implementing Value Proposition Canvas practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading Value Proposition Canvas in SAFe
Module 27: SAFe and Customer Journey Mapping
- Understanding customer journey mapping in SAFe
- Implementing customer journey mapping practices in SAFe
- Managing and leading customer journey mapping in SAFe
Module 28: SAFe and Service Design
- Understand the principles and values of Business Agility and SAFe
- Learn how to implement SAFe in your organization
- Develop the skills needed to lead and manage SAFe teams
- Apply SAFe principles to real-world projects and scenarios
- Earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service