Ethics-Driven AI: How Scaled Agile’s Approach Balances AI’s Advantages with Social Responsibility

Ethics-Driven AI: How Scaled Agile’s Approach Balances AI’s Advantages with Social Responsibility

Join us for an insightful webinar on “Ethics Meets Agility: Scaled Agile’s Approach to Achieving Responsible AI” where we will delve into the essential principles and best practices for developing and deploying AI responsibly.

When:

August 6, 2024, 9:00 am – August 6, 2024, 10:00 am MST

Where:

Online via Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Director, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant

Event Overview

This session will address the dual challenges of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Fear of Messing Up (FOMU), offering strategies to harness AI’s potential while mitigating risks. A significant focus will be on how the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) can help organizations achieve these goals and realize the benefits of AI in a responsible manner. By leveraging the same patterns, roles, and practices that enable business agility, SAFe provides a structured approach to integrate responsible AI practices into your enterprise transformation efforts.

Speakers

Dr. Steve Mayner

Scaled Agile

Dr. Stephen Mayner is passionate about coaching businesses on digital age leadership, organizational change, strategy, continuous learning culture, artificial intelligence, Agile contracts, and SAFe® practice in government. His 35-year career in business includes roles as vice president in multiple Fortune 500 companies and chief technology officer for a health IT startup.

Doug Less

Icon Agility

Doug is an energetic and relentless Agile Transformation Coach passionate about helping organizations navigate their journey to agility. He has over 20 years of multidisciplinary consulting service experience, with the last decade aimed at driving the adoption of Agile values, principles, and practices to help people go beyond DOING Agile to BEING Agile.

Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

Achieving Responsible AI
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

What is Achieving Responsible AI with SAFe? 

A SAFe Micro-credential course designed to equip Agile
professionals with the skills to implement AI responsibly in their
teams and organizations.

This course will make you stand out as a leader in implementing
responsible AI by providing hands-on experience and practical
skills that ensure your AI projects are transparent, accountable,
and aligned with human values.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed
to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable
insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-
paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session
focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to Responsible AI, covering foundational concepts and their alignment with SAFe practices. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session — including researching current RAI practices in your organization, reviewing example policies, and ensuring access to a generative AI tool for practical exercises.

Activity 1 – Identifying Stakeholders (~30 minutes)

As future change agents and advocates for RAI, one of the first and most important tasks is to think about the people in an organization who would need to be involved in implementing RAI, what their responsibilities would be, as well as their top concerns. Learners will leave this activity with an actionable stakeholder map for future initiatives.

Activity 2 – Evaluating RAI Policies (~25 minutes)

Get hands-on experience using GenAI applications such as SAFe CoPilot and ChatGPT to apply critical thinking to an example set of policy elements in an RAI plan, identifying improvements needed for organizational fit.

Activity 3 – Communicating the Need for RAI (~30 minutes)

Become empowered to effectively communicate the need for Responsible AI (RAI), the goals of
an RAI initiative, and the alignment of an RAI initiative with organizational objectives through a concise “elevator pitch” activity.

Activity 4 – Writing an RAI Epic Hypothesis Statement (~35 minutes)

Practice identifying an actionable element of an RAI implementation that requires a significant effort by one or more Value Streams, and scoping that effort using a SAFe Epic hypothesis statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Bridge the gap between SAFe roles and government roles

SAFe for Government: Roles and Responsibilities
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Bridge the gap between SAFe roles and government roles

What is SAFe for Government: Roles & Responsibilities?

Agile work in government can be quite challenging due to longstanding bureaucratic processes and outdated labor categories that hinder the flexibility required to manage Agile acquisitions.

Our latest micro-credential course aims to bridge the gap between traditional staff competencies and the new Agile roles that are needed to manage large complex systems at scale.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of key agile roles including Business Owner, Product Owner (PO), Scrum Master/Team Coach (SM/TC), Product Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), System Architect, and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), as well as the concept of Customers and end users in a government context. Several lessons and four self-reflection activities provide the perfect preparation for your facilitated session.

Activity 1 – Key Agile Roles in Government (~55 minutes)

To fully understand agile roles in government, you need to start with the SAFe concept of Flow. This activity reviews the eight properties of flow-based systems before discussing the activities, decisions, and other aspects of several agile roles and responsibilities.

Activity 2 – Activities of Agile Roles in Government (-45 minutes)

PI Planning is an integral event within SAFe. Our second activity provides hands-on experience assigning PI cycle activities to the appropriate role, teaching participants to identify shared activities and dependencies between roles and activities, including how to incorporate additional government requirements into the cycle.

Activity 3 – Government Scenario (~27 minutes)

Executive orders are commonplace in a government context – and often disrupt planned work. This activity reviews the options for addressing an executive order that disrupts planned work by teaching participants to identify who is involved in replanning work and developing and communicating a strategy when plans need to change.

Activity 4 – Anti-patterns & The Changing Role of Government Leadership (~65 minutes)

With more than a decade of agile transformations, we understand the typical challenges that can impede an agile acquisition. This discussion based activity helps agilists operating in a government context prevent or mitigate common challenges that run counter to Lead-Agile practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies.

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Meet SAFe CoPilot

Meet SAFe® CoPilot

Join us for a SAFe Studio exclusive experience where you’ll Meet SAFe® CoPilot!

When:

June 27, 2024, 10:00 am – June 27, 2024, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

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

Event Overview

Generative AI tools like SAFe CoPilot have unlocked significant productivity gains for SAFe roles. By reducing the routine, repetitive tasks that create toil for the individual contributor, SAFe CoPilot enables more ‘time in zone’ for higher-order, critical thinking work. In this interactive session, we will unravel the potent capabilities of SAFe® CoPilot by diving into the tool in real time. 

We’ll also discuss its positive impact on SAFe roles and how SAFe® CoPilot offers a competitive edge in the tech development landscape.

Speakers

William Kammersell

Director of Product Management, Scaled Agile, Inc.

The SPC Circle: Start with Empathy to begin your SAFe Implementation

The SPC Circle: Start with Empathy to begin your SAFe Implementation

When:

July 25, 2024, 11:00 am – July 25, 2024, 1:00 pm

Where:

Online via Zoom

Who:

Certified SPCs

Event Overview

The SPC Circle is an invigorating, bi-monthly, virtual gathering steered by the Scaled Agile, Inc. team. Join us for this 2-hour event filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with fellow professionals in the field.

Speakers

Dr. Andriy Pluzhnyk

SPC

RTE Circle: RTE as the Train’s Engagement Accelerator

RTE Circle: RTE as the Train’s Engagement Accelerator

It is a free two-hour event organized by Rentouch, the provider of piplanning.io, and it takes place every second month.

When:

June 20, 2024, 11:00 am – June 20, 2024, 1:00 pm EST

Where:

Online via Zoom

Who:

RTEs, STEs

Event Overview

The RTE Circle is a free two-hour event organized by Scaled Agile every second month. Its main goal is to bring together RTEs / STEs and provide a platform for them to exchange knowledge, learn from each other, and have fun.

Speakers

Charlene Newton

SPCT

Mike Alber

Director of Community Engagement

LPM in Practice: Lean Budgeting Requisites

LPM in Practice: Lean Budgeting Requisites

In the next webinar in our LPM in Practice series, Jim Fowler SPCT and Strategic Advisor at Scaled Agile, addresses your common question: What about budgeting?

When:

June 13, 2024, 11:00 am – June 13, 2024, 12:00 pm EST

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Business Analyst, Director, Product Manager, Product Owner

Event Overview

This session will look at the origins of the annual budgeting process, the difficulties we face today, and what we can do differently. It is designed to give you the context and talking points to advance into lean budgeting in your organization.

Speakers

Jim Fowler

SAFe Strategic Advisor (WA)

Siemens Healthineers XP: Establish Lean Portfolio Management to Enable Smart Investment Decisions & Agile LPM

Siemens Healthineers XP: Establish Lean Portfolio Management to Enable Smart Investment Decisions & Agile LPM

The talk covers the implementation of Lean Portfolio Management within the business line X-ray products of Siemens Healthineers (SHS)

When:

June 12, 2024, 4:00 pm – June 12, 2024, 5:00 pm ECT

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Professionals

Event Overview

The talk covers the implementation of Lean Portfolio Management within the business line X-ray products of Siemens Healthineers (SHS).

It starts with describing the initial situation, its challenges and the perception of the management of the process and condition of portfolio management. Based on the starting point then the chosen approach for LPM, the implementation path and current status are explained.

Central point are the improvements and the opinion on them of the stakeholders.

Last part before entering in an open discussion, is the outlook on what else will be further implemented like improving value stream funding and changing from project to product budgeting. The talk is an as interactive as possible explanation of the take of SHS X-Ray products on the introduction of LPM elements, their value for the business, practical tips how to tackle the implementation and lessons learned.

Speakers

Phil Knight

Vice President EMEA PC and Agile Coach

Alexandre Jira

SPC and Agile Coach, Jira Consulting Network GmbH

Dr. Matthias Thorn

Senior Product Manager, Siemens Healthineers

Tecnofor SAFe Day

Tecnofor SAFe Day

Join us at the largest in-person SAFe® event in Spain.

When:

June 6, 2024, 8:30 am – June 6, 2024, 6:00 pm ECT

Where:

Calle de Alcalá, 182, Salamanca, Madrid, España

Who:

Agile Professionals, Business Owners

Event Overview


Business agility is a requirement of every business today, coordinating and aligning teams is the main task to achieve success at the highest decision levels. For this reason, Tecnofor and Scaled Agile, believe it is necessary to promote the path of companies towards Business Agility, helping to create and launch the Transformation with SAFe.

Some topics of the event: the future of SAFe, SAFe PI Planning, Holcim’s success story, the Lean Cycle for Startups, and Open Sessions with SPCs and SPCTs debating ideas, doubts, and cases with the attending public.

Speakers

Michele Lanzinger

SAFe Strategic Advisor and SPCT at Scaled Agile, Inc

Unleashing Agility: Modernizing Government Agile Acquisitions

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Unleashing Agility: Modernizing Government Agile Acquisitions

How are government officials harnessing the Agile methodology to build repeatable processes that allow for continuous improvement of their programs? And how are they applying this scalable approach to build a more flexible and resilient agency? 

Join GovExec and Scaled Agile as we explore how government and industry leaders are leading the paradigm shift from outdated procurement strategies to Agile governance, presenting an exciting opportunity to revolutionize the public sector.

When:

June 20, 2024, 2:00 pm – June 20, 2024, 3:15 pm EST

Where:

Virtual, link will be emailed post regisration

Who:

Government Agilists

Event Overview

Forward-thinking leaders across the public sector are spearheading an Agile transformation by implementing modern solutions to boost time-to-market, optimize team productivity, and navigate time and budget constraints. Defense agencies are shifting away from traditional procurement processes and are developing Agile, mission-driven workflows as the foundation of their dynamic modernization strategies. By adopting this cutting-edge approach to acquisition, public sector entities can consistently evaluate their practices for functionality, strengthen trust with internal and external stakeholders, and foster an environment of continuous learning and growth.

Attendees will learn:

  • How the Agile approach is revamping the way software requirements and acquisition and contractor strategies are written – plus other innovative benefits the framework offers 
  • Best practices for placing the citizen and warfighter at the center of adaptive agency policies and regulations
  • Mindsets government leaders can adopt to be transparent and authentic in the successful deployment of Agile methodologies

Speakers – More to Come!