“Transformation is not big bang.” In this episode, SPCT Saahil Panikar shares his tips—from both a human- and value-delivery perspective—to achieve a successful Agile transformation. Like what you hear? Connect with Saahil on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.
“The portfolio leadership team are real human beings and they sometimes got into the position that they're in from being really good at a certain style of leadership that worked really well for execution and they're now asked to think from a more strategic point of view and … nobody helps them get to that point.” In this conversation, Adam talks to Rebecca Davis, SAFe methodologist on the Framework team about the importance of portfolio leadership and why it’s back on people’s radars. The two di...
Having the right Agile tool is critical to any successful transformation. In this episode, Charlene Cuenca, SPCT and principal consultant with Icon Agility Services, explains why, shares her tips about when to implement one, and how to use it to collect key data. Like what you hear? Connect with Charlene on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.
Shifting to an Agile way of working is much more than checking boxes for standups and user stories. In this episode, Harry Narang, transformation leader and Agile coach with Skillbook Academy discusses the importance of understanding the why behind Agile practices, rather than just implementing them at face value. Like what you hear? Connect with Harry on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.
How can you embrace AI to accelerate value for your organization and yourself? Dr. Wiselin Mathuram, SPCT at International Business Consultants, shares real-world examples and actionable advice. Like what you hear? Connect with Wiselin on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
What makes a good coach? Niko Kaintantzis, SPCT at Kegon in Switzerland, explains in this episode. Like what you hear? Connect with Niko on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
“We're starting to see that lightbulb moment in folks' minds to say, ‘It's okay to be a little bit vulnerable. It's okay to talk about some painful things.’ It's hard to do that within the government world because of the old ways of thinking and working, but we're starting to break those barriers down.” In this episode, Adam talks to Scott Sinclair, Agile Coach within the U.S. Army PEO and Shawn Lowe, SPCT at Accenture about driving successful transformations in a government context. The trio di...
Coaching can be hard, especially when people are scared and skeptical of change. In this episode, Martha Ann Oliver, SPCT candidate, shares lessons learned and practical tips to stay resilient. Like what you hear? Connect with Martha Ann on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
Many things can go wrong—and right—in an Agile transformation. In today’s episode, Enterprise Agile Coach and SPCT Ray Angelone shares his succinct wisdom about how to handle those existing and potential challenges. Like what you hear? Connect with Ray on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
“I was really nervous and scared starting my first [Agile Release] Train. It would have been awesome if I had a mentor or coach initially to help me with that. You have to have mentors in your life. Those areas that I struggled with as I was growing my career, I reflected on ‘how can I make it better for others?’ and that’s what I strived to do.” In this mentor-focused episode, Adam talks to Sarah Blaesing, an SPCT at TEKsystems who found her passion in tech and determination while balancing her...
In this episode, Lindy Quick, SPCT and transformation architect, explains why taking a step back from your day-to-day activities and remembering to breathe can provide important perspectives and help spark new ideas. Like what you hear? Connect with Lindy on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
Whether you’re working with a customer who is just starting an Agile journey or further along in the process, it’s important to meet them where they are. In this episode, Ramesh Nori, SPCT, consultant, and transformation architect shares his advice for getting back to basics in your research, approach, and actions, to help that customer succeed. Like what you hear? Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn . Explore SAFe courses here ....
“Technology is evolving quickly … and the government is embracing that. And so as they look at modernization and transformation initiatives, how can we look at AI and machine learning and different ways to incorporate these technologies into improving their solutions, improving their services to their constituents, and then integrating that into this whole mindset of agility.” How does a small but mighty Agile consulting firm help government clients tackle the unique challenges and opportunities...
As an organization starts its transformation, it’s critical that leadership is actively involved. In this episode, Michael Robertson, Enterprise Coach at Engaged Agility, and SPCT candidate, shares his tips to engage leaders. He also explains why things aren’t always what they seem when leaders appear to be uninterested. Like what you hear? Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.
Organizations know that it’s important to use various tools and approaches to build better systems faster. In this episode, Robin Yemen, Space Domain Lead at Carnegie Mellon University elaborates on that topic and offers a different perspective on specializing. Like what you hear? Connect with Robin on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
In this episode, Adam talks to Mike Idengren, Principal Owner of LSA Digital, about the future of IT services. The two discuss topics including the need to move away from the concept of digital transformation and instead embrace continuous evolution, why it’s important to build modular digital architectures that enable rapid experimentation, the challenges of modernizing legacy systems and how to do it, and the critical role of collaboration and communication in designing effective digital solut...
That’s not a typo in the episode title, it’s a thing. So, what exactly is an Agile Release Tram and how can it provide value to your organization? Em Campbell-Pretty, CEO of Pretty Agile, and SPCT and SAFe Fellow, explains. Like what you hear? Connect with Em on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
“Architecture should be leading the delivery, not just the parts … And when I say delivery, I don’t mean the tech delivery. I mean the overall business product delivery.” This episode explores the evolution of digital transformation and the role of architecture in enabling product-centric thinking and Agile delivery. Adam talks to Ravi Purushothaman, Director, Head of Enterprise Agility, and Logan Daigle, Director of Business Transformation, both with NTT Data. The three dive into topics includi...
Whether you’re a Release Train Engineer (RTE), a member of the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), a Scrum Master, or another type of coach, artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance your skills. Roni Dolev Tamani, Lead Lean-Agile Coach with AgileSparks and SPCT candidate, explains how. Like what you hear? Connect with Roni on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
When an organization is building a product for its customers, why does predictability rise to the top as most important? Javier Morillo, SPCT candidate and Agile coach at Estratecno explains. Like what you hear? Connect with Javier on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
“The language people are using now is ‘we’re on this continuous journey of improvement’ and the ability to adapt the Framework has always been there. … Rather than make it something that you have to discover for yourself, we want to make it part of the fabric of the Framework.” In this episode, Adam talks to Andrew Sales, Chief Methodologist at Scaled Agile, about making SAFe more accessible, understandable, and adaptable for organizations. The two discuss the why behind reimagining SAFe, the fo...
If an Agile Release Train (ART) is a team of Agile teams, how do you make sure your teams are collaborating effectively? In this episode, Mohamed Zouaghi, Lean-Agile coach and transformation architect, shares his tips. Like what you hear? Connect with Mohamed on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
“Why do we do PI Planning? It’s so expensive.” When a leader or manager asks that question, how do you respond? Alex Menzinsky, an SPC, RTE, and Agile Coach in Spain shares his very convincing answer in today’s episode. Like what you hear? Connect with Alex on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
“The value of the enterprise strategy room is to bring forward the information that the enterprise leaders need to do their jobs, enable others to be successful, and support the things that most need support at that moment.” Tune in as Adam talks to Rebecca Davis, Methodologist for the Framework Team, and Saahil Panikar, SPCT and CIO at Atlas Revolutions, about the concept of an enterprise strategy room—a tool designed to help leaders reconnect portfolio performance data to the overall enterpris...
In this episode, Stefano Giovannini Agile Transformation Director at Capgemini Invent, shares a story from the field about a recent PI Planning event that he and his team supported for a financial services company. He shares what they learned and what they’ll do differently in the future to improve. Like what you hear? Connect with Stefano on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
What does an ant have to do with SAFe and becoming a more effective organization? Ludvig Åhlin, Lean-Agile Coach at Swedbank and iSPCT candidate explains in today’s epsiode. Like what you hear? Connect with Ludvig on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here .
“In all the SAFe transformations I’ve been involved in, there have been struggles for managers. I often meet people who suddenly have their staff moving into teams and ARTs, and those people get a lot of guidance, training, and support from coaches. And they’re well-equipped to take on that mindset shift. But for managers ... they are left to somehow figure it out themselves.” In this episode, Adam talks to Mikael Broomé, Lean-Agile coach and SPCT candidate at Think Flow in Sweden, and Dr. Steve...
Sometimes, how you frame something can make all the difference. In this episode, Mylène Boutet, Manager of the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) at Amadeus in France, shares how she helped the HR department have a bigger impact on the company’s Agile transformation. Like what you hear? Connect with Mylène on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
As your organization progresses through an Agile transformation, how do you make SAFe—and ultimately business agility—stick? In this episode, Baptise Galea, manager of the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) for FedEx in Europe, shares three key tips around people, communication, and culture. Like what you hear? Connect with Baptiste on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here ....
“I had a bet with some folks during an engagement a couple of years ago … that if I ever say ‘SAFe says’ then I have to do 10 burpees. That’s the rule because it’s not about dogma. It’s about how can we facilitate conversations and find different ways to explore things.” In this episode, Adam talks to Tim Jackson, SPCT and Agile coach, who actually learned about Agile and product management from being in a band. The two discuss topics including why it’s important to be pragmatic when implementin...
