Mastering SAFe Agile Transformation for Enterprise Leadership
You're under pressure. Stakeholders demand faster innovation, but legacy systems and siloed teams are holding everything back. Your transformation initiatives stall at pilot stages, losing board confidence and budget momentum. You’re not failing because you lack vision - you’re stuck because you lack a proven, scalable framework to align Agile at enterprise scale. Agile worked for small teams. But when you scale it across departments, regions, and business units, alignment collapses. Roadmaps fracture. Strategy gets lost in execution. You need more than ceremonies - you need strategic coherence, executive leverage, and enterprise-wide synchronization. That’s where SAFe fails most leaders - unless they know how to lead it the right way. Mastering SAFe Agile Transformation for Enterprise Leadership is not another technical manual. It’s the executive’s blueprint for turning fragmented agility into a business-wide competitive engine. This is how you go from stalled pilots to board-approved, fully funded enterprise transformation - with measurable ROI, stakeholder alignment, and operational continuity - all within 90 days. One global banking CIO used this exact framework to unify 18 Agile Release Trains under a single value stream. Within four months, time-to-market improved by 63%, regulatory compliance risks dropped by 41%, and the CEO publicly credited her leadership in the annual report. She didn’t just deliver change - she gained a seat at the strategy table. This course cuts through SAFe’s complexity and gives you the leadership playbook to drive adoption, influence outcomes, and secure funding with confidence. No jargon. No fluff. Just high-leverage actions proven in Fortune 500, government, and regulated enterprise environments. Every tool, template, and strategic insight is designed to position you as the transformation anchor - the leader who doesn’t just survive change but architects it. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Your time is valuable. Your schedule is unpredictable. That’s why this program is designed for maximum flexibility, minimum friction, and highest possible impact - without requiring you to attend live sessions or watch hours of content. Self-Paced, On-Demand Access
The entire course is self-paced. You begin when you’re ready. There are no fixed start dates, no time zones to accommodate, and no weekly commitments. Set your own pace, access materials anytime, and complete the work on your terms. Lifetime Access & Continuous Updates
Once enrolled, you own full, unlimited access - for life. This includes all future updates to the curriculum, new tools, revised templates, and evolving best practices in SAFe 6+ applications. As enterprise agility advances, your knowledge stays ahead - at no extra cost. Fast Time to Value
Most learners complete the core modules in 20 to 25 hours, spread over 4 to 6 weeks. But you’ll see actionable value on Day One. Within 72 hours of starting, you can apply your first leadership checklist to an active initiative and shift stakeholder alignment immediately. Global, Mobile-Friendly Access
Log in from any device, any network, 24/7. Whether you’re working from your office, airport lounge, or home office in Singapore, London, or New York, your progress syncs seamlessly. The system is fully responsive and optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktops alike. Direct Instructor Guidance
You’re not learning in isolation. Throughout the course, you gain access to expert-reviewed feedback loops, structured reflection prompts, and leadership decision logs that simulate real-time coaching. Submit key decisions for guided evaluation, and receive executive-level feedback frameworks trusted by transformation leaders globally. Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
Upon finishing, you’ll earn a verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognized authority in enterprise leadership and governance training. This credential is shareable on LinkedIn, included in board portfolios, and valued by audit, compliance, and executive promotion committees worldwide. Simple, Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Fees
Pricing is straightforward. One fee. No subscriptions. No tiers. No surprise charges. What you see is what you get. All materials, tools, templates, and the final certificate are included. Secure Payment Processing
We accept major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Transactions are encrypted with enterprise-grade security, and no financial data is stored on our systems. 100% Risk-Free Enrollment - Satisfied or Refunded
If you complete the first two modules and feel the course isn’t delivering immediate, actionable value, simply request a full refund. No questions, no hoops. Your investment is protected by our “Satisfied or Refunded” guarantee. We Know What You’re Thinking: “Will This Work for Me?”
Maybe you’re leading a regulated environment, managing unionized teams, or balancing Agile with existing PMO structures. You’re not alone. This course was built by enterprise leaders, for enterprise leaders - not consultants with theoretical models. This works even if:
• You’re new to SAFe and feel behind the curve
• Your organization resists change despite prior attempts
• You lack formal authority over all teams in the value stream
• You need to show measurable progress in under 60 days
• You’re not technical but must lead technical transformation Social proof from past learners reinforces this:
“I led a SAFe rollout for three years with moderate success - but only after taking this course did I finally gain CFO buy-in and double our transformation budget.” - Senior Program Director, Healthcare Enterprise, USA You’re not just enrolling in a course. You’re gaining a leadership advantage - with risk reversed, credibility amplified, and outcomes guaranteed. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and your access details will be sent separately once your course materials are fully prepared. This ensures every resource meets our premium quality standards before your journey begins.
Module 1: Foundations of Enterprise Agile Leadership - The evolution of Agile beyond teams to enterprise systems
- Why traditional change management fails in large-scale Agile
- Defining true enterprise agility: speed, compliance, resilience
- Core principles of SAFe: alignment, built-in quality, flow
- Role of leadership in shaping Agile culture
- Common myths and misapplications of SAFe
- Differentiating SAFe from Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Portfolio
- Leadership mindset shift: from control to enablement
- Measuring Agile success at board level
- Creating a business case for enterprise transformation
Module 2: SAFe Framework Architecture and Strategic Intent - Overview of SAFe 6 Big Picture components
- Aligning portfolio strategy to execution layer
- Mapping value streams to business outcomes
- Understanding the role of the Solution Train
- Designing Agile Release Trains for maximum flow
- Defining Vision, Roadmaps, and Epics at scale
- How strategy themes drive investment decisions
- Integrating compliance and regulatory mandates
- Scaling Agile across multiple geographies
- Using guardrails instead of gatekeepers
- Aligning SAFe with ESG and sustainability goals
- Creating enterprise-wide metrics dashboards
- Designing for resilience in high-risk environments
- Managing dependencies across ARTs
- The role of Lean systems thinking in execution
Module 3: Executive Leadership and Change Enablement - Leading by example: the Agile executive behaviors
- Building psychological safety in transformation
- Communicating vision with clarity and consistency
- Overcoming resistance in middle management
- Coaching versus commanding in Agile environments
- Hosting effective PI Planning as a leader
- Scrum Master and Product Owner accountability models
- Sponsoring change without micromanaging
- Creating feedback loops for executive learning
- Handling regressive behavior in legacy leaders
- Reinforcing Agile values in compensation and promotions
- Leveraging recognition over rewards
- Setting expectations for transparency and data sharing
- Demonstrating courage in uncertain transformation phases
- Managing up: influencing C-suite peers
Module 4: Building the Agile Enterprise Structure - Designing roles and responsibilities at scale
- Establishing Communities of Practice
- Creating Centers of Excellence with real authority
- Defining decision rights in decentralized models
- Aligning HR policies with Agile ways of working
- Redesigning performance management systems
- Integrating finance and budgeting with Agile planning
- Transitioning PMO to Lean Portfolio Management
- Mapping IT, product, and business teams to value
- Developing cross-functional leadership pipelines
- Designing team topologies for flow efficiency
- Standardizing tooling without stifling innovation
- Creating shared services for DevOps and security
- Managing shared platform teams effectively
- Onboarding new members to Agile systems
Module 5: Funding, Portfolio, and Investment Strategy - Shifting from project to product funding
- Calculating ROI for Agile initiatives at scale
- Lean budgeting cycles and capacity allocation
- Defining Minimum Viable Products at enterprise level
- Using Weighted Shortest Job First for prioritization
- Managing portfolio Kanban boards
- Handling multi-year programs with Agile delivery
- Linking budget decisions to business outcomes
- Integrating risk management into investment planning
- Handling audit and financial compliance
- Securing board approval for Agile funding models
- Transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX structures
- Forecasting Agile spend with confidence
- Managing reserve capacity for innovation
- Aligning venture funding with internal incubators
Module 6: PI Planning Leadership and Execution - The executive’s role in PI Planning success
- Preparing for PI Planning: pre-work and alignment
- Setting PI Objectives that reflect business goals
- Scoring business value effectively
- Managing risks in cross-ART planning
- Handling uncommitted objectives strategically
- Driving accountability without punishment
- Conducting leadership review and problem-solving
- Using confidence votes with integrity
- Managing distributed PI Planning securely
- Ensuring legal and data governance compliance
- Reviewing System Demos with C-suite presence
- Driving Inspect and Adapt event outcomes
- Translating retrospective insights to action
- Measuring PI success beyond velocity
Module 7: Metrics, Governance, and Value Measurement - Designing board-ready Agile dashboards
- Differentiating leading and lagging indicators
- Measuring time-to-market at scale
- Tracking customer Centricity and NPS improvement
- Using flow efficiency over utilization metrics
- Monitoring quality: escape defects, test coverage
- Measuring compliance adherence in Agile systems
- Reporting on team health and sustainability
- Integrating governance into delivery pipelines
- Creating executive scorecards for SAFe maturity
- Using benchmarks across industries
- Calibrating metrics by business domain
- Handling data privacy in metrics collection
- Automating reporting without losing context
- Aligning metrics to executive KPIs
Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Influence - Identifying sources of resistance in transformation
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest
- Using influence over authority in matrix structures
- Conducting one-on-one leadership conversations
- Reframing objections into opportunities
- Managing political dynamics in Agile rollout
- Negotiating win-win outcomes in siloed environments
- Handling legal and union concerns proactively
- Using data to depersonalize conflict
- Facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
- Dealing with legacy system dependencies
- Balancing speed with risk mitigation
- Creating safe forums for dissenting opinions
- Using mediation frameworks in Agile teams
- Documenting agreement and next steps transparently
Module 9: Scaling Quality, Security, and Compliance - Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- The evolution of Agile beyond teams to enterprise systems
- Why traditional change management fails in large-scale Agile
- Defining true enterprise agility: speed, compliance, resilience
- Core principles of SAFe: alignment, built-in quality, flow
- Role of leadership in shaping Agile culture
- Common myths and misapplications of SAFe
- Differentiating SAFe from Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Portfolio
- Leadership mindset shift: from control to enablement
- Measuring Agile success at board level
- Creating a business case for enterprise transformation
Module 2: SAFe Framework Architecture and Strategic Intent - Overview of SAFe 6 Big Picture components
- Aligning portfolio strategy to execution layer
- Mapping value streams to business outcomes
- Understanding the role of the Solution Train
- Designing Agile Release Trains for maximum flow
- Defining Vision, Roadmaps, and Epics at scale
- How strategy themes drive investment decisions
- Integrating compliance and regulatory mandates
- Scaling Agile across multiple geographies
- Using guardrails instead of gatekeepers
- Aligning SAFe with ESG and sustainability goals
- Creating enterprise-wide metrics dashboards
- Designing for resilience in high-risk environments
- Managing dependencies across ARTs
- The role of Lean systems thinking in execution
Module 3: Executive Leadership and Change Enablement - Leading by example: the Agile executive behaviors
- Building psychological safety in transformation
- Communicating vision with clarity and consistency
- Overcoming resistance in middle management
- Coaching versus commanding in Agile environments
- Hosting effective PI Planning as a leader
- Scrum Master and Product Owner accountability models
- Sponsoring change without micromanaging
- Creating feedback loops for executive learning
- Handling regressive behavior in legacy leaders
- Reinforcing Agile values in compensation and promotions
- Leveraging recognition over rewards
- Setting expectations for transparency and data sharing
- Demonstrating courage in uncertain transformation phases
- Managing up: influencing C-suite peers
Module 4: Building the Agile Enterprise Structure - Designing roles and responsibilities at scale
- Establishing Communities of Practice
- Creating Centers of Excellence with real authority
- Defining decision rights in decentralized models
- Aligning HR policies with Agile ways of working
- Redesigning performance management systems
- Integrating finance and budgeting with Agile planning
- Transitioning PMO to Lean Portfolio Management
- Mapping IT, product, and business teams to value
- Developing cross-functional leadership pipelines
- Designing team topologies for flow efficiency
- Standardizing tooling without stifling innovation
- Creating shared services for DevOps and security
- Managing shared platform teams effectively
- Onboarding new members to Agile systems
Module 5: Funding, Portfolio, and Investment Strategy - Shifting from project to product funding
- Calculating ROI for Agile initiatives at scale
- Lean budgeting cycles and capacity allocation
- Defining Minimum Viable Products at enterprise level
- Using Weighted Shortest Job First for prioritization
- Managing portfolio Kanban boards
- Handling multi-year programs with Agile delivery
- Linking budget decisions to business outcomes
- Integrating risk management into investment planning
- Handling audit and financial compliance
- Securing board approval for Agile funding models
- Transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX structures
- Forecasting Agile spend with confidence
- Managing reserve capacity for innovation
- Aligning venture funding with internal incubators
Module 6: PI Planning Leadership and Execution - The executive’s role in PI Planning success
- Preparing for PI Planning: pre-work and alignment
- Setting PI Objectives that reflect business goals
- Scoring business value effectively
- Managing risks in cross-ART planning
- Handling uncommitted objectives strategically
- Driving accountability without punishment
- Conducting leadership review and problem-solving
- Using confidence votes with integrity
- Managing distributed PI Planning securely
- Ensuring legal and data governance compliance
- Reviewing System Demos with C-suite presence
- Driving Inspect and Adapt event outcomes
- Translating retrospective insights to action
- Measuring PI success beyond velocity
Module 7: Metrics, Governance, and Value Measurement - Designing board-ready Agile dashboards
- Differentiating leading and lagging indicators
- Measuring time-to-market at scale
- Tracking customer Centricity and NPS improvement
- Using flow efficiency over utilization metrics
- Monitoring quality: escape defects, test coverage
- Measuring compliance adherence in Agile systems
- Reporting on team health and sustainability
- Integrating governance into delivery pipelines
- Creating executive scorecards for SAFe maturity
- Using benchmarks across industries
- Calibrating metrics by business domain
- Handling data privacy in metrics collection
- Automating reporting without losing context
- Aligning metrics to executive KPIs
Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Influence - Identifying sources of resistance in transformation
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest
- Using influence over authority in matrix structures
- Conducting one-on-one leadership conversations
- Reframing objections into opportunities
- Managing political dynamics in Agile rollout
- Negotiating win-win outcomes in siloed environments
- Handling legal and union concerns proactively
- Using data to depersonalize conflict
- Facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
- Dealing with legacy system dependencies
- Balancing speed with risk mitigation
- Creating safe forums for dissenting opinions
- Using mediation frameworks in Agile teams
- Documenting agreement and next steps transparently
Module 9: Scaling Quality, Security, and Compliance - Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Leading by example: the Agile executive behaviors
- Building psychological safety in transformation
- Communicating vision with clarity and consistency
- Overcoming resistance in middle management
- Coaching versus commanding in Agile environments
- Hosting effective PI Planning as a leader
- Scrum Master and Product Owner accountability models
- Sponsoring change without micromanaging
- Creating feedback loops for executive learning
- Handling regressive behavior in legacy leaders
- Reinforcing Agile values in compensation and promotions
- Leveraging recognition over rewards
- Setting expectations for transparency and data sharing
- Demonstrating courage in uncertain transformation phases
- Managing up: influencing C-suite peers
Module 4: Building the Agile Enterprise Structure - Designing roles and responsibilities at scale
- Establishing Communities of Practice
- Creating Centers of Excellence with real authority
- Defining decision rights in decentralized models
- Aligning HR policies with Agile ways of working
- Redesigning performance management systems
- Integrating finance and budgeting with Agile planning
- Transitioning PMO to Lean Portfolio Management
- Mapping IT, product, and business teams to value
- Developing cross-functional leadership pipelines
- Designing team topologies for flow efficiency
- Standardizing tooling without stifling innovation
- Creating shared services for DevOps and security
- Managing shared platform teams effectively
- Onboarding new members to Agile systems
Module 5: Funding, Portfolio, and Investment Strategy - Shifting from project to product funding
- Calculating ROI for Agile initiatives at scale
- Lean budgeting cycles and capacity allocation
- Defining Minimum Viable Products at enterprise level
- Using Weighted Shortest Job First for prioritization
- Managing portfolio Kanban boards
- Handling multi-year programs with Agile delivery
- Linking budget decisions to business outcomes
- Integrating risk management into investment planning
- Handling audit and financial compliance
- Securing board approval for Agile funding models
- Transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX structures
- Forecasting Agile spend with confidence
- Managing reserve capacity for innovation
- Aligning venture funding with internal incubators
Module 6: PI Planning Leadership and Execution - The executive’s role in PI Planning success
- Preparing for PI Planning: pre-work and alignment
- Setting PI Objectives that reflect business goals
- Scoring business value effectively
- Managing risks in cross-ART planning
- Handling uncommitted objectives strategically
- Driving accountability without punishment
- Conducting leadership review and problem-solving
- Using confidence votes with integrity
- Managing distributed PI Planning securely
- Ensuring legal and data governance compliance
- Reviewing System Demos with C-suite presence
- Driving Inspect and Adapt event outcomes
- Translating retrospective insights to action
- Measuring PI success beyond velocity
Module 7: Metrics, Governance, and Value Measurement - Designing board-ready Agile dashboards
- Differentiating leading and lagging indicators
- Measuring time-to-market at scale
- Tracking customer Centricity and NPS improvement
- Using flow efficiency over utilization metrics
- Monitoring quality: escape defects, test coverage
- Measuring compliance adherence in Agile systems
- Reporting on team health and sustainability
- Integrating governance into delivery pipelines
- Creating executive scorecards for SAFe maturity
- Using benchmarks across industries
- Calibrating metrics by business domain
- Handling data privacy in metrics collection
- Automating reporting without losing context
- Aligning metrics to executive KPIs
Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Influence - Identifying sources of resistance in transformation
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest
- Using influence over authority in matrix structures
- Conducting one-on-one leadership conversations
- Reframing objections into opportunities
- Managing political dynamics in Agile rollout
- Negotiating win-win outcomes in siloed environments
- Handling legal and union concerns proactively
- Using data to depersonalize conflict
- Facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
- Dealing with legacy system dependencies
- Balancing speed with risk mitigation
- Creating safe forums for dissenting opinions
- Using mediation frameworks in Agile teams
- Documenting agreement and next steps transparently
Module 9: Scaling Quality, Security, and Compliance - Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Shifting from project to product funding
- Calculating ROI for Agile initiatives at scale
- Lean budgeting cycles and capacity allocation
- Defining Minimum Viable Products at enterprise level
- Using Weighted Shortest Job First for prioritization
- Managing portfolio Kanban boards
- Handling multi-year programs with Agile delivery
- Linking budget decisions to business outcomes
- Integrating risk management into investment planning
- Handling audit and financial compliance
- Securing board approval for Agile funding models
- Transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX structures
- Forecasting Agile spend with confidence
- Managing reserve capacity for innovation
- Aligning venture funding with internal incubators
Module 6: PI Planning Leadership and Execution - The executive’s role in PI Planning success
- Preparing for PI Planning: pre-work and alignment
- Setting PI Objectives that reflect business goals
- Scoring business value effectively
- Managing risks in cross-ART planning
- Handling uncommitted objectives strategically
- Driving accountability without punishment
- Conducting leadership review and problem-solving
- Using confidence votes with integrity
- Managing distributed PI Planning securely
- Ensuring legal and data governance compliance
- Reviewing System Demos with C-suite presence
- Driving Inspect and Adapt event outcomes
- Translating retrospective insights to action
- Measuring PI success beyond velocity
Module 7: Metrics, Governance, and Value Measurement - Designing board-ready Agile dashboards
- Differentiating leading and lagging indicators
- Measuring time-to-market at scale
- Tracking customer Centricity and NPS improvement
- Using flow efficiency over utilization metrics
- Monitoring quality: escape defects, test coverage
- Measuring compliance adherence in Agile systems
- Reporting on team health and sustainability
- Integrating governance into delivery pipelines
- Creating executive scorecards for SAFe maturity
- Using benchmarks across industries
- Calibrating metrics by business domain
- Handling data privacy in metrics collection
- Automating reporting without losing context
- Aligning metrics to executive KPIs
Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Influence - Identifying sources of resistance in transformation
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest
- Using influence over authority in matrix structures
- Conducting one-on-one leadership conversations
- Reframing objections into opportunities
- Managing political dynamics in Agile rollout
- Negotiating win-win outcomes in siloed environments
- Handling legal and union concerns proactively
- Using data to depersonalize conflict
- Facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
- Dealing with legacy system dependencies
- Balancing speed with risk mitigation
- Creating safe forums for dissenting opinions
- Using mediation frameworks in Agile teams
- Documenting agreement and next steps transparently
Module 9: Scaling Quality, Security, and Compliance - Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Designing board-ready Agile dashboards
- Differentiating leading and lagging indicators
- Measuring time-to-market at scale
- Tracking customer Centricity and NPS improvement
- Using flow efficiency over utilization metrics
- Monitoring quality: escape defects, test coverage
- Measuring compliance adherence in Agile systems
- Reporting on team health and sustainability
- Integrating governance into delivery pipelines
- Creating executive scorecards for SAFe maturity
- Using benchmarks across industries
- Calibrating metrics by business domain
- Handling data privacy in metrics collection
- Automating reporting without losing context
- Aligning metrics to executive KPIs
Module 8: Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Influence - Identifying sources of resistance in transformation
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest
- Using influence over authority in matrix structures
- Conducting one-on-one leadership conversations
- Reframing objections into opportunities
- Managing political dynamics in Agile rollout
- Negotiating win-win outcomes in siloed environments
- Handling legal and union concerns proactively
- Using data to depersonalize conflict
- Facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
- Dealing with legacy system dependencies
- Balancing speed with risk mitigation
- Creating safe forums for dissenting opinions
- Using mediation frameworks in Agile teams
- Documenting agreement and next steps transparently
Module 9: Scaling Quality, Security, and Compliance - Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Integrating security into every layer of SAFe
- Developing compliance guardrails for ARTs
- Managing audit trails in Agile environments
- Using automated compliance checks
- Handling regulated industries: healthcare, finance, energy
- Embedding privacy by design principles
- Managing third-party vendor Agile adoption
- Ensuring software quality at scale
- Creating built-in quality checklists
- Standardizing code and test practices
- Using non-functional requirements effectively
- Monitoring technical debt across value streams
- Conducting architecture reviews in Agile
- Scaling DevSecOps practices enterprise-wide
- Validating compliance in PI Demos
Module 10: Real-World Implementation Roadmap - Assessing current state maturity with SAFe tools
- Defining transformation scope and boundaries
- Selecting pilot value streams for maximum impact
- Securing executive sponsorship effectively
- Building a transformation office with credibility
- Designing communication strategy for all levels
- Phasing rollout: 90-day sprints with visible wins
- Handling parallel traditional and Agile systems
- Training leaders before teams
- Using simulation workshops to build confidence
- Launching first ART with full leadership support
- Managing expectations during early setbacks
- Celebrating early wins publicly
- Scaling to second wave of ARTs
- Integrating feedback from Inspect and Adapt
Module 11: Advanced Leadership Patterns and Anti-Patterns - Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Recognizing Agile theater and false progress
- Addressing lack of true empowerment
- Fixing misaligned incentives and rewards
- Stopping over-measurement and reporting fatigue
- Reversing burnout in Agile teams
- Eliminating status reporting to non-Agile leaders
- Preventing SAFe from becoming bureaucratic
- Challenging “Agile police” behavior
- Ensuring Product Owners have real authority
- Balancing autonomy with alignment
- Managing hybrid waterfall-Agile environments
- Using servant leadership in hierarchical cultures
- Dealing with Agile consultants who overcomplicate
- Keeping transformation focused on business outcomes
- Re-engaging disenchanted early adopters
Module 12: Integration with Enterprise Systems and Ecosystems - Integrating SAFe with ERP systems
- Aligning Agile with supply chain planning
- Connecting product development to sales and marketing
- Using OKRs alongside SAFe objectives
- Linking to customer experience initiatives
- Integrating with innovation labs and incubators
- Aligning with digital transformation programs
- Using Agile in M&A integration scenarios
- Supporting post-merger integration with ARTs
- Coordinating with external partners and vendors
- Managing customer-facing Agile teams
- Using Agile in operations and support roles
- Extending Lean-Agile to HR and Legal
- Building executive dashboards across functions
- Creating enterprise-wide transparency culture
Module 13: Sustaining Transformation and Building Legacy - Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition
Module 14: Certification, Next Steps, and Leadership Visibility - Preparing your executive transformation portfolio
- Documenting your role in key SAFe outcomes
- Using the Certificate of Completion strategically
- Updating your LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Presenting your journey to the board or CEO
- Developing talking points for promotion discussions
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Joining private leadership forums
- Receiving invitation to executive roundtables
- Accessing updated templates and tools annually
- Leveraging your certification in RFP responses
- Using your mastery to mentor others
- Building your personal brand as an Agile leader
- Positioning for future C-suite or board roles
- Claiming your verified Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile ecosystem
- Developing internal Agile coaching capability
- Building leadership continuity through mentorship
- Establishing Agile career paths and promotions
- Creating internal certification and mastery levels
- Using gamification to reinforce behaviors
- Conducting annual Agile health assessments
- Refreshing SAFe implementation every 18 months
- Handling leadership turnover without regression
- Integrating lessons into onboarding programs
- Measuring organizational agility over time
- Sharing success stories across the enterprise
- Positioning yourself as a change legacy builder
- Gaining recognition beyond IT transformation
- Preparing for external audits and recognition