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.

 

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

Course Information

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 the next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFe implementation in your program or agency

What Attendees 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

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

 

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.

However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:

• 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

SAFe® for Government

Applying Lean-Agile Practices in the Public Sector with SAFe

More government agencies are adopting Lean-Agile practices to generate better results for stakeholders, including government and military personnel, contractors, and civilians. But how do you overcome legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers? How do you adapt private sector success patterns to the government context to deliver value faster?

In the SAFe® for Government course, you’ll learn how to apply Lean-Agile and SAFe practices in a government organization. So you can deliver projects with speed and quality. Improve collaboration with teams and stakeholders, mitigate risk, and make efficient use of taxpayer money.

 

• What are specific leadership behaviors that can drive successful organizational change in government?
• How do I build high-performing, multi-vendor teams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)?
• How do I manage contracts and acquisition/procurement using Agile principles and practices?
• How can I coordinate Agile at scale in a government and multi-vendor environment?

 

• Course materials
• Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
• Access to SAFe® Collaborate, a visual online workspace
• One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
• Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice SAFe every day
• SAFe for Government certification exam

 

• How to apply Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles and practices in traditional government organizations and cultures.
• How to adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance practices to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines.
• How to organize government programs into ARTs and execute in program increments (PIs), even in remote environments with distributed teams.
• How to build an action plan to begin or accelerate a SAFe implementation in your program or agency.

More government agencies are adopting Lean-Agile practices to generate better results for stakeholders, including government and military personnel, contractors, and civilians. But how do you overcome legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers? How do you adapt private sector success patterns to the government context to deliver value faster?

In the SAFe® for Government course, you’ll learn how to apply Lean-Agile and SAFe practices in a government organization. So you can deliver projects with speed and quality. Improve collaboration with teams and stakeholders, mitigate risk, and make efficient use of taxpayer money.