New Member Welcome Webinar

New Member Welcome Webinar

Join us for our next New Member Welcome Webinar, exclusively for new members. We’ll review what you need to know in order to succeed as a newly certified SAFe professional.

When:

December 12, 2023, 10:00 am – December 12, 2023, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

SAFe Members

Event Overview

As a SAFe® Studio member, you have many tools and resources at hand to achieve success with SAFe.

What’s covered:
– SAFe Studio Tour
– Tools and resources overview
– Opportunities to connect with the SAFe Community

Speakers

Mike Alber

Director, Community Engagement at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Exploring the Foundations of Responsible AI

Exploring the Foundations of Responsible AI

Virtually every large enterprise is exploring how they can use AI to gain a competitive advantage in the market. However, its potential for creating unintended consequences is equal to AI’s benefits.

When:

November 30, 2023, 10:00 am – November 30, 2023, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Consultant, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master

Event Overview

In this webinar, we will explore the crucial aspects of integrating AI responsibly in today’s products and learn how SAFe can help ensure your AI endeavors are transparent, fair, and safeguarded.

• Compliance & Regulation: Understand the critical regulatory landscapes governing AI and how to navigate product development within these constraints.

• Ethical Considerations: Examine the moral imperatives of AI, from ensuring unbiased algorithms to the broader societal impacts and considerations.

• Transparency, Accuracy and security: Learn how to cultivate trust in AI products by ensuring clear decision-making processes, high accuracy rates, and robust security measures.

Speakers

Dr. Steve Mayner

VP Framework, Methodologist & SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Increasing Productivity of SAFe Roles with Gen AI

Increasing Productivity of SAFe Roles with Gen AI

By reducing the routine, repetitive tasks that create toil for the individual contributor, Gen AI tools enable more ‘time in zone’ for higher-order, critical thinking work.

When:

December 13, 2023, 10:00 am – December 13, 2023, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Consultant, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Members, Scrum Master

Event Overview

In this session, we will unravel the potent capabilities of tools to streamline technology product development and elevate creative and strategic focus.

• Generative AI Overview: Dive into generative AI and its positive impact on SAFe roles, offering a competitive edge in the tech development landscape.

• Practical Application Examples: Witness real-world examples of how top-tier generative AI tools replace mundane tasks, ensuring optimal utilization of human effort for pivotal roles.

• Transition to Higher-Order Tasks: Learn strategies to redirect workforce focus from repetitive tasks to critical thinking assignments, catalyzing innovation and strategic growth.

Speakers

Cheryl Crupi

Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Rebecca Davis

Rebecca Davis

Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Building, Operating, and Scaling AI-Enabled Solutions with SAFe

Building, Operating, and Scaling AI-Enabled Solutions with SAFe

SAFe Enterprises often encounter challenges integrating AI technology into their production solutions. Early adopters of AI have found ways to address the common barriers to building, operating, and scaling AI-enabled products.

When:

November 15, 2023, 10:00 am – November 15, 2023, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master

Event Overview

This webinar will examine the impacts of AI solution development on people, processes, and technology, as well as the commitments SAFe organizations should be prepared to make for creating desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable AI solutions.

• Identify the new roles needed in Agile teams and ARTs, and the upskilling needed across all SAFe roles.

• Understand the new processes that must be added to the product development lifecyle to support AI solutions.

• Explore the new classes of tools that form the architectural runway needed to support AI development.

Speakers

Marc Rix

Methodologist & SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Harry Koehnemann

Methodologist & SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Dr. Wiselin Mathuram

SPCT, Chief Transformation Officer at International Business Consultants, LLC

Jeff Shupack

SAFe Fellow, President of Advisory Practice at Project & Team, Inc.

Enterprise Adoption Patterns for AI in SAFe

Enterprise Adoption Patterns for AI in SAFe

SAFe 6.0 featured new guidance providing a basic introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how enterprises can improve their AI adoption using patterns in the Framework.

When:

November 8, 2023, 10:00 am – November 8, 2023, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master

Event Overview

SAFe 6.0 featured new guidance providing a basic introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how enterprises can improve their AI adoption using patterns in the Framework. With the recent explosion of Chat GPT and Generative AI, new opportunities and challenges have emerged for organizations wanting to embrace this rapidly evolving technology. This webinar will examine the current state of AI and how SAFe is also evolving to provide new guidance for adopting AI safely and effectively.

• Understand how Chat GPT and the explosion of Generative AI has launched a new technological revolution.

• Explore the three new dimensions of AI guidance that will be added to the Framework in the weeks ahead.

• Learn about the insights gained from recent research on AI adoption by SAFe enterprises.

Speakers

Dr. Steven Mayner

VP Framework, Methodologist & SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

SAFe® Enterprise Insider – November 2023

SAFe® Enterprise Insider

Each month we cover important news and updates coming exclusively to SAFe® Enterprise Members.

When:

November 2, 2023, 9:00 am – November 2, 2023, 10:00 am

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, SAFe Program Consultant, SAFe® Release Train Engineer

Event Overview

In our November Enterprise Insider call, we will cover important news and updates coming to you, including:

  • Special Edition – November Launch Recap and Enablement
  • Agile HR Explorer recap
  • CoFund Enablement
  • Piplanning.io Q&A
  • Realizing portfolio outcomes with Real Options

Speakers

Deema Dajani

SAFe Fellow and Product Manager at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Joe Vallone

Principal Consultant, SPCT/SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Government Innovation Conversations | Large Cyber-Physical Systems

Government Innovation Conversations | Large Cyber-Physical Systems

How does SAFe® specifically acknowledge the work nuances within the government? Join us as we launch the “Government Innovation Conversations” webinar series to discuss government-specific pain points and solutions. The first topic is: “Large Cyber-Physical Systems”.

When:

October 23, 2023, 10:00 am – October 23, 2023, 11:00 am EST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Government Agilists

Event Overview

The first topic in this government webinar series is: “Large Cyber-Physical Systems”. You will leave this webinar with answers to questions like:

  • Why does SAFe work for large systems in government?
  • How do I get started with SAFe?
  • What are key things I need to know about SAFe?

This event is in an “ask-me-anything” format. The panelists will start with a few predetermined questions and then answer questions from the attendees live.

Join the conversation and bring your challenges for discussion.

Speakers

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Cynthia Ferreira

Federal Strategic Advisor (Scaled Agile, Inc.)

With her expertise in adapting emerging technologies to drive mission-focused programs, Cynthia advises C-suite executives, senior leaders, and architects on uncovering transformation opportunities and executing transformation roadmaps. Her experience in leading modernization efforts across multiple portfolios of work and implementing systems of governance, measures, metrics, and toolsets has proven successful.

Harry Koehnemann

SAFe Fellow & Principal Contributor (Scaled Agile, Inc.)

Harry Koehnemann is a Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile Inc., where he helps organizations build and deliver solutions faster, more predictably, and with high quality with SAFe. He has spent the past two decades working with large system builders in aerospace, defense, automotive, and other industries to apply Lean-Agile principles to their engineering practices, including requirements management, quality management, and compliance.

Robin Yeman

SAFe Fellow, Carnegie Mellon Executive, & Space Domain Lead (Carnegie Mellon SEI)

Expertise spanning over twenty-five years in software engineering with focus on Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile building large complex solutions across multiple domains from submarines to satellites. She advocates for continuous learning with multiple certifications including SAFe Fellow, SPCT, CEC, PMP, PMI-ACP, and CSEP.

Dr. Suzette Johnson

SAFe Fellow, Northrop Grumman Fellow, Lean-Agile Northrop Grumman Space Systems (Northrop Grumman)

Dr. Suzette Johnson serves Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector as a Northrop Grumman Fellow, Lean-Agile, and Technical Fellow Emeritus. Suzette works across the organization and in concert with the divisions and business units to support programs and functions in the adoption and implementation of Lean-Agile principles, processes, and digital capabilities.

SAFe® Enterprise Insider

SAFe® Enterprise Insider

Join us for this month’s Enterprise Insider call, where we cover important news and updates exclusive to SAFe® Enterprises.

When:

September 6, 2023, 9:00 pm – September 6, 2023, 10:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant

Event Overview

In our September Enterprise Insider call, we will cover important news and updates coming to you, including:

Customer story highlights from the Summit

Globalization approach and roadmap

Meet Beth Bock, VP of Enterprise Business & Product Segment

Finding your way on SAFe Studio

Measuring flow call for research

Speakers

Mike Clarkin

Chief Marketing Officer

Scaled Agile

Yuka Kurihara

Senior Director of Globalization Services

Scaled Agile

Beth Bock

VP Enterprise Business & Product Segment

Scaled Agile

Alysa Kirkpatrick

Studio Product Management Director

Scaled Agile

Tamara Nation

VP of SAFe Professional Segment

Scaled Agile

Transformation in Practice – Staffing the LACE

Transformation in Practice – Staffing the LACE

Hear unique perspectives from our experts on what they have seen work best in various contexts.

When:

June 21, 2023, 7:00 am – June 21, 2023, 7:30 am

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Director, LACE Member, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Practice Consultant

Event Overview

Your LACE sets the tone for your transformation. Therefore, selecting members of the LACE can be a daunting task. Hear from our experts with unique perspectives on what they have seen work best in various contexts. Our panelists will deliver thoughtful answers about how to staff your LACE.

Speakers

Eduardo Alvim

SPCT, Head of Product Strategy and Development (Gladwell Academy)

Prior to becoming SPCT, I’ve gained extensive working experience in the areas of software development, IT and team management. Also, implemented Agile ways of working in industries as diverse as aviation, healthcare, pharmaceutical, banking & insurance, media and IT. This has led me to an extended practical knowledge of the need for agile ways of working and firsthand examples of the benefits of implementing SAFe.

Christine Babowicz

SPCT Candidate, Assistant Vice President, Global Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (Metlife)

Agility evangelist, industry speaker and founding member of the MetLife Global Lean-Agile Center of Excellence; proving that a small yet determined group of change agents can seed and influence a pull-based global agile transformation. Skilled in product portfolio mapping, facilitation, implementing the lean-agile toolbox and developing an in-house coaching capability to sustain enterprise agility. Experience applying agility to Portfolios, Solutions, Programs and Teams across MetLife. Execution expertise also extends to organizational change management and leadership coaching. SPCT Candidate

Deema Dajani

Deema Dajani

SAFe Fellow, Product Manager (Scaled Agile, Inc.)

Deema draws on a Startup background and an MBA from Kellogg. Deema helps established enterprises create the environment to shape disruption with business agility and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM). Started her Agile journey in the early 2000’s as a Product Manager, Director of Strategy, and pre-IPO turn around specialist. Deema transitioned to advisory where she led some of the largest transformations to Lean-Agile with SAFe in Financial Services and Insurance. Deema currently serves as a Scaled Agile Product Manager focused on LPM and Leadership. Co-founder of the Women in Agile, a non-profit organization focused on breaking barriers and inclusivity in the agile community.

Mike Foster

iSPCT Candidate, Agile Coach (Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.)

I help technical people be happy at work by delivering amazing results while having fun.

Building a Culture of Innovation in Banking with SAFe® 6.0

Building a Culture of Innovation in Banking with SAFe® 6.0

When:

May 22, 2023, 1:00 pm – May 22, 2023, 2:00 pm

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach

Event Overview

Speakers

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Laurens Bonnema

Agile Management Consultant and Trainer (Xebia)

Laurens is an Agile Trainer & Management Consultant and a mentor to leaders creating resilient organizations at any scale. He has a strong background in IT with experience in almost every role. Laurens takes great pride in his work, and it shows in the recommendations he has received over the years. As a Professional Scrum Trainer and SAFe Practice Consultant, he helps to improve the profession of software delivery as well as marketing, human resources, and finance. Laurens brings his experience in enterprise IT since 1999 and on Scrum Teams since 2006 to his teaching, is a driving force in the Agile community, and a sought-after speaker at conferences and events.

Audrey Boydston

SAFe Fellow and SPCT (Scaled Agile, Inc.)

Audrey Boydston is a SAFe Fellow and Strategic Advisor at Scaled Agile and an experienced SPCT, Leadership Coach, and Master Facilitator. Her work focuses on continuous learning, community building, strategy development, and helping leaders create exceptional experiences for their employees and customers. Audrey spent her early career working in leadership roles at financial institutions, including GE Capital, Citigroup, Discover, and Capital One. While at Capital One she transitioned from strategy and product management into Agile coaching, where she successfully rebooted her business unit’s Agile transformation through coaching, re-training, and establishing mentoring programs. At Scaled Agile she co-created a program to help leaders understand their critical role in leading enterprise Lean-Agile transformations. She also co-created a virtual edition of the Training from the BACK of the Room! course with Sharon Bowman and 10 other Certified Trainers around the world.

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