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Introduction

In this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead an enterprise Agile transformation by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® and its underlying principles of lean thinking and product development flow. This course will enable you to leave with an understanding of how the principles and practices of the Framework support Lean-Agile Programs, Scaling Agile, Lean-Agile Program Portfolio Management, and Scaling Leadership. 

Attendees typically include executives, managers, consultants, Lean-Agile Leaders, and Agile change agents.

The course consists of 7 modules:

DAY 1

• Introduction


• Lean Thinking


• Scaling Agile


• Agile Release Train

DAY 2

• Agile Release Train


• Portfolio


• Scaling Leadership

Audience

Executives, managers and Agile change agents responsible for leading a Lean|Agile change initiative in the larger software enterprise.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Apply lean, agile and product development flow principles to improve productivity, employee engagement, time to market, and quality
• Apply the Scaled Agile Framework based on lecture, real-world examples, and insights by Scaled Agile experts
• Understand the skills necessary for an enterprise transformation based on the information and examples presented, and additional recommended readings and resources
• Gain the insights into the leadership skills most effective in unlocking the intrinsic motivation of software development knowledge workers , and begin applying them in your context

Certification

This course is a requirement for those seeking certification as a Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SA). Upon completion of the exam, you will receive instructions on how to obtain your certificate online.

Resources given to you at course

• Organizational readiness assessment kit
• Team Scrum XP practice readiness kit 
• Release Planning readiness kit
• Inspect and Adapt kit

Instructor:  Thomas Brooks

Thomas Brooks (SAFe Consultant) CSM, PMP, SAFe, ITIL, CSP, SAPC. Corporate Experience:
Thomas has over 16 years of progressive leadership experience, including Agile Coaching, Software Development, Program Management, and Organizational Change. Thomas believes the best way to connect with people is to truly take a walk in their shoes. He enjoys collaboration and communication with software development organizations and ultimately gain the most satisfaction when we grow together. He has a passion for technology because it forces us to connect with each other and push minds to the highest level of creativity. Organizational Change enables people to realize that T.E.A.M really means that together everyone achieves more! Not only is every organization different, but also each team. Each developer, product owner, and stakeholder has a different method of receiving and processing information. This is the ultimate motivator for me as a coach and is the main reason for my passion for both software development and organizational change. People are the most important resource any organization can have and communication is the key to people working together.
Qualification: Thomas holds an MBA from the University of Mary Washington and an Undergraduate degree from George Mason University. He is a Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional and SAFe Program Consultant and Agilist.

For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting:  thei4group.com

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds will be issued for cancellations greater than 14 days from the start of the course and are subject to a $150 processing charge.  For cancellations between 8 and 14 days from the start of the course, registrants may change to another course of equal or lesser value.  For cancellations 7 days or less from the start of the course, no refunds will be issued or changes allowed.