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!

Implementing SAFe® Exemplar Berlin

In-Person Implementing SAFe® Exemplar Berlin

The Implementing SAFe® exemplar is a unique opportunity to learn SAFe directly from the global Scaled Agile Framework Team Members and Fellows while being supported by best-in-class, global SAFe coaches and consultants. If you have been waiting to get your SPC, or you know someone who would benefit from this unique opportunity, register today!

You will:

  • Master the art of planning and steering a SAFe transformation with confidence and clarity.
  • Identify and leverage value streams, launch Agile Release Trains, enhance flow efficiency, and implement OKRs effectively.
  • Sharpen your skills in Agile product management and delivery – principles that drive real-world success.

Event Overview

Date: 17 – 20 September, 2024

Time: 8:00 – 17:00, Central European Summit Time (CEST)

Location: The Westin Grand Berlin, Friedrichstraße 158-164, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Cost: $2995 USD (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included)

Additional Opportunities During Exemplar:

  • Deep dive into the intricacies of SAFe with those who create the framework.
  • Network and learn about AI during a post-class happy hour Meetup, provided by Scaled Agile.
  • Meals and refreshments will be provided daily

What makes this an Exemplar?

  • Taught by SAFe Framework team members and SAFe Fellows
  • Testbed for new IP
  • SPCT Immersion week

What is the Implementing SAFe® Course?

Implementing SAFe® offers attendees the broadest level of insight into each layer of a SAFe implementation. This course is for those who want to be a leader in a Lean-Agile transformation. This course and resulting certification will help you understand the roles of each person in SAFe organization and then plan and guide a SAFe transformation.

You’ll learn how to identify value streams, launch agile release trains, optimize flow, and apply OKRs to Strategic Themes that define the targeted outcomes for the SAFe transformation. You’ll also practice the principles of Agile product management and product delivery. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to help an organization achieve business agility effectively, Implementing SAFe® is the right course for you.

Instructors

Joe Vallone

Framework Team Member, SAFe Fellow, SPCT at Scaled Agile Inc.

Joe Vallone is an experienced Agile Coach, SPCT, and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile Inc., and has been involved in the Lean and Agile communities since 2002. Listed in TechBeacon’s scaled-agile experts, Joe has implemented large-scale Agile transformations at several fortune 100 companies. Joe began his SAFe journey while working with Dean Leffingwell at Nokia in 2007. He is an effective leader and speaker with over 25 years of software development and leadership experience with certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), and Certified SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), and SAFe Fellow. Joe has executive leadership experience in startup companies as a CTO, CIO, and VP of Engineering. Joe Vallone received his Engineering undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, in Tampa Florida, and his MBA from the prestigious Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Adam Mattis

Principal, SAFe Fellow, SPCT at Scaled Agile Inc.

Digital Transformation and Product Strategy Expert with a distinguished career in enhancing operational efficiency, steering digital integration, and executing robust enterprise strategies across diverse sectors and regions. Renowned for bolstering business agility, managing significant portfolios, pioneering innovative digital solutions, and leading high-impact teams. Skilled in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), formulating growth blueprints, refining operational processes, and innovating intellectual assets. Esteemed brand ambassador at industry-leading events with a commendable background as a medically retired combat veteran. Passionate about business expansion, software engineering insights, architectural excellence, and guiding transformative efforts. Proud holder of an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems.

Rune Christensen

Strategic Advisor and SPCT at Scaled Agile Inc.

Rune has more than 20 years of experience working with software and cyber-physical solutions within enterprise and public safety communication, insurance, logistics, and energy. He has supported several Enterprises in transforming their ways of working using lean-agile practices and
helped them achieve greater business outcomes.

Be sure to check out additional course offerings provided by our Partner Community on the Training Calendar.

SAFe® Connect Turkey

SAFe® Connect Turkey

Join us at this event designed to equip you with the tools to transform your business with SAFe®.

When:

June 6,  2024, 1 PM – 6 PM GMT + 3

Where:

Barbaros, MEXT Teknoloji Merkezi

Sarkaç Sk. Kat:-2, 34746

Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey

Who:

Business Owner

Event Overview

Connect with a global network of technology and agility experts, share insights with peers, hear inspiring customer success stories, and gain insights. This immersive experience will be packed with networking and content focused on expanding your knowledge about the Scaled Agile Framework®, and which benefits it can bring for you to exceed in the Turkish market.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc

The Future of SAFe 

The Future of SAFe® 

When:

May 16, 2024, 10:00 pm – May 16, 2024, 11:00 pm MST

Where:

Zoom Webinar

Who:

SAFe Experts, SAFe Partners, SAFe Professionals

Event Overview

Join us for a dynamic webinar to explore how SAFe is evolving in today’s unique context. Learn about the areas of focus informing future Framework guidance, and learn about new solutions for SAFe customers, partners, and professionals.

Inbar Oren and Product Management team leaders will start by revealing new solutions to help your organization overcome barriers to organizational agility and enable individuals, Agile teams, and ARTs to work more effectively with SAFe.

Then, we’ll shift to all the latest from Andy Sales and his Framework team. A year after the launch of SAFe 6.0, Andy Sales will share areas of focus for SAFe Next: Revisiting the origins of Agile with Agile Engineering, deeper/more practical Lean Portfolio Management guidance, and emergent patterns for organizing around value at scale.

Don’t miss this opportunity to peek into the future… The Future of SAFe!

Speakers

Inbar Oren

Chief Product Officer at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist at Scaled Agile, Inc.

William Kammersell

Director of Product Management at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Michelle Jimenez

Product Manager at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Marc Rix

Methodologist, SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Silvio Wandfluh

Senior Director of Product at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Unlock Unprecedented Productivity: The Flow Metrics Path to Agile Success

Unlock Unprecedented Productivity: The Flow Metrics Path to Agile Success

Whether you are new to the concept of flow metrics or looking to deepen your understanding and application, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to start leveraging flow metrics for remarkable improvements in your organizational performance.

When:

April 24, 2024, 10:00 am – April 24, 2024, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Leaders, LACE Leader, Product Manager, SAFe Practice Consultant, SAFe Program Consultant, Transformation Leader

Event Overview

In today’s competitive business landscape, attaining enterprise agility is more crucial than ever. Many are intrigued by the potential of Value Stream Management (VSM), yet find it intimidating and overly complex, even a colossal challenge. What if the journey to enterprise agility could be significantly simplified?

This session focuses on demystifying “flow metrics” – it’s the fastest and most effective path to extract immediate value for any organization. Flow metrics offer a lens through which organizations can view the efficiency, speed, and quality of work moving through their processes.

By attending this webinar, you will learn:

– What Flow Metrics Are: An introduction to flow metrics and their role in tracking the movement and delivery of value in the enterprise.

– Why They Matter: Explore the critical importance of flow metrics in identifying bottlenecks, reducing waste, and improving overall system performance, leading to enhanced enterprise agility.

– How to Get Started: Practical steps to begin collecting and analyzing flow metrics, even without fully implementing Value Stream Management (VSM). We’ll break down the seeming complexity of VSM, showing how any organization can derive significant value from flow metrics.

–Transformative Insights: Discover the kinds of insights flow metrics can provide and how these insights can be used to make informed decisions, prioritize work, and drive continuous improvement.

Speakers

Marc Rix Headshot

Marc Rix

Methodologist, SAFe® Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Brad Kramer

Pre-sales Solution Engineer at Atlassian

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Improving Portfolio Outcomes with Real Options

Improving Portfolio Outcomes with Real Options

Real options promote flexibility in decision-making and enable organizations to pivot, change course, or seize new opportunities as circumstances evolve.

When:

May 21, 2024, 12:00 pm – May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Consultant, Director, LACE Member, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant, Transformation Leader

Event Overview

In this one hour session, you’ll receive an overview of: 

• Similar to Options contracts: The right but not the obligation to purchase or sell (i.e. Gets and Puts, respectively).

• Financial Framework: a financial decision-making framework based on ROI and probabilities

• Strategic Flexibility: enabling organizations to reduce risk, better use of capital, and avoid sunk costs. 

Don’t miss it!

Speakers

Joe Vallone

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

Claus Hirzmann, Dipl.-Ing., MBA

Co-founder at Strategic-Finance SAS

Event Sponsors

SAFe Leadership Forum

SAFe® Leadership Forum

Join this one-day conference targeted at all levels of leaders in organizations practicing SAFe or considering it.

When:

September 19, 2024, 8:30 am – September 19, 2024, 7:00 pm EET

Where:

Gleisarena, Zollstrasse 17, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Who:

Business Owner, CEO, CIO, Enterprise Architect

Event Overview

This event is a great opportunity to bring together and improve the community of organizations using SAFe.

Questions? Contact us here.

Speakers

Inbar Oren

Chief Product Officer, SAFe Fellow and Methodologist at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Building a Professional Network the Agile Way

Building a Professional Network the Agile Way

Learn to grow your professional opportunities through a more valuable, connected, and invested network.

When:

April 16, 2024, 1:00 pm – April 16, 2024, 1:30 pm MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Architect, Product Manager, Product Owner, RTE, Scrum Master, SPC, SPCT, Team Coach

Event Overview

According to a PwC survey, 55% percent of those in the technology and IT fields felt they had missed a job opportunity due to insufficient network. In this session, we’ll cover both a strategic mindset/approach and tactical steps you can take starting today.

  • Benefits and methods for in-person vs. virtual networking
  • Breaking the ice and developing meaningful connections
  • Achieving consistent, sustainable network growth on LinkedIn
  • Take advantage of existing groups like Meetups, role-specific groups like RTE and SPC circle, in-person events, etc.


We’ll help you develop simple, repeatable processes for building your network in a way that lasts long-term!

Speakers

Chandler Karadsheh

Sr. Content Marketing Manager at Scaled Agile, Inc.

Mike Alber

Director, Community Engagement at Scaled Agile, Inc.