Government Insider: Learning in the Age of AI – Leadership Actions You Can Take on Monday
AI is accelerating change, but organizations don’t just need faster tools, they need faster learning. Join us for this upcoming Government Insider session with SAFe® Fellow and leadership advisor Jeffrey Shupack, as he shares proven leadership patterns to help teams adapt, learn, and accelerate with AI especially in high-stakes, regulated environments.
When:
October 30, 2025, 10:00 am – October 30, 2025, 11:00 am MST
Where:
Online (Zoom)
Who:
Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Government Agilists, Government Employees (Federal & Public Sector), Government Leader, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SPC
In this fast-moving era of AI, the real opportunity isn’t just smarter systems—it’s smarter teams. This session dives into leadership patterns that unlock continuous learning at every level of the enterprise. You’ll explore bold, actionable strategies like experimentation, learning-driven OKRs, modeling vulnerability, and embracing inspection.
These aren’t lofty concepts, they’re real-world practices you can activate immediately to build resilient, AI-ready teams that thrive in complexity.
Speakers
David Freed (Host)
Enterprise Account Executive | Scaled Agile, Inc.
Jeffrey Shupack
President | Project & Team, Inc.
Jeffrey advises Fortune 100 companies and government agencies on scaling adaptive systems and building execution-focused learning cultures. He’s currently authoring a book on leadership patterns for continuously learning organizations in the age of AI.
Government Insider: When Government Agencies Ask for Agile – Sort Of!
Agile delivery can thrive—even within traditional, waterfall-style contracts. This session reveals how to align modern Agile practices with legacy RFPs to drive value, flexibility, and results.
When:
August 28, 2025, 10:00 am – August 28, 2025, 11:00 am MST
Where:
Online (MS Teams)
Who:
Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Government Agilists, Government Employees (Federal & Public Sector), Government Leader, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer
Traditional contracts don’t have to limit Agile innovation. In regulated industries and government settings, delivery teams are finding creative ways to bring iterative, value-driven approaches into environments built on fixed scope and rigid milestones.
This session dives into:
🔹The tension between Agile delivery and waterfall-style RFPs
🔹Common missteps that emerge as early as the proposal phase
🔹Real-world examples of Agile success within legacy frameworks
🔹Strategies for maintaining Agile integrity while meeting contractual obligations
Attendees will walk away with practical guidance on structuring proposals, setting expectations, and designing governance models that support adaptability and collaboration—even in the most structured procurement environments.
Whether you’re shaping the bid or leading the build, this session offers a roadmap for making Agile work where structure is non-negotiable. Register today to join the conversation!
Speakers
Jim Porter
Senior Strategy Consultant | IBM Consulting – US Federal
Jed Hadley
Senior Strategy Consultant | IBM – U.S. Federal Practice
Government Insider: Human-AI for Product Value Beyond POC
AI is evolving—and so is the way we partner with it. Join our upcoming session with guest speaker Mike Idengren from LSA Digital to hear powerful insights on Human-AI alignment and how SAFe® principles drive faster value and scalable success.
When:
July 31, 2025, 10:00 am – July 31, 2025, 11:00 am MST
Where:
Online (MS Teams)
Who:
Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Government Agilists, Government Employees (Federal & Public Sector), Government Leader, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer
Human-AI collaboration is rapidly transforming how organizations deliver value—and aligning that collaboration with SAFe® principles unlocks even greater potential. In this upcoming session, we’ll dive into how structured frameworks help teams accelerate time-to-value, reduce costs, and create scalable, product-focused outcomes.
Rather than chasing yet another proof-of-concept, you’ll learn practical methods already delivering success in real-world scenarios. We’ll cover:
🔹 Actionable strategies to enhance AI/ML initiative outcomes
🔹 Approaches to Human-AI collaboration that balance impact, cost, and flexibility
🔹 Lessons drawn from successful government and enterprise case studies
🔹 A clear framework to move from experimental POCs to scalable, high-impact AI solutions
Whether you’re modernizing government services or innovating in the private sector, this session delivers clear, actionable guidance to help AI move from vision to real-world success. Be part of the shift toward product-driven transformation.
Register now to reserve your seat and gain tools that turn innovation into measurable impact.
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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
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
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
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
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.
