During this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework ® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. They will discuss the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it's so effective in today's adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. They'll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that's in demand worldwide - and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace - when they become a SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA). Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA)

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise
• Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
• Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Apply SAFe's Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
• Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
• Lead the transformation with the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
• Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution
• Drive Release on Demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
• Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist exam
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

CK (Chandra) Taneja PhD
Trainer | Mentor | Business Transformation Coach | Agile Coach | Peak Performance Consultant.
Analytical and results-oriented with a genuine passion for engaging with clients and professionals across industries to promote organization-wide change management. Possesses an extensive experience of over 20 years and the strategic perspective to solve daunting business problems. Boasts of excellent Project / Program Management skills to deliver quality results within timeline and budget. Dedicated to enhancing stakeholder value by driving process, system, and structural changes and delivering service excellence. Develops top-performing, collaborative and responsive teams aligned towards business objectives. Holds an ability to build and communicate strategic plans for success of projects, creating buy-in and ownership within team members, ultimately delivering to long-term objectives of the organization. Strategic and hands-on, with strong project and product management experience and ability to be engaged, tenacious and passionate about delivering the desired results. Skilled across all facets of project management using WATERFALL, AGILE, SAFe, SCRUM and KANBAN frameworks, including, developing project programs, process, protocols & systems; monitoring & managing project costs; identifying resources & their potential; and ensuring compliance with the set project timelines.

Ihor A. Debryn, PMP, SPC4, ICP-ACC
Trainer | Mentor | Business Transformation Coach | Agile Coach | Peak Performance Consultant.
Providing solutions to project driven organizations ranging from multinational clients within the automotive, utility, and information system & technology industries, to start-ups and growing organizations within the construction, utility, systems development, health care, and manufacturing industries. Utilized several different life-cycle methodologies and value delivery mindsets (Agile, Lean, PMI, CPM, and Six Sigma) which fall within the following capability clusters: