Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SAFe® for Government

• Why government agencies adopt SAFe
• Challenges unique to public‑sector environments
• Reducing time‑to‑field while improving accountability
• Understanding SAFe principles in the context of mission execution

Module 2: Government Agile Leadership

• Moving from traditional to Lean‑Agile leadership behaviors
• Empowering teams while maintaining compliance
• Building a culture of continuous improvement inside government structures
• Overcoming cultural and organizational barriers in federal/state agencies

Module 3: Implementing Lean‑Agile Practices in Government

• Translating SAFe concepts to government deliverables
• Working within regulatory frameworks and documentation requirements
• Decision‑making using Lean‑Agile principles
• Aligning Agile teams and ARTs to agency mission needs

Module 4: Mission‑Focused PI Planning

• Preparing and running PI Planning events in a government context
• Ensuring compliance while enabling rapid planning cycles
• Facilitating cross-agency collaboration and multi‑vendor coordination
• Aligning scope, budget, and approvals with mission objectives

Module 5: Building & Leading Government Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

• Structuring ARTs within government organizations
• Integrating contractors, FTEs, vendors, and cross‑agency partners
• Navigating approval processes and governance checkpoints
• Launching and sustaining ARTs to accelerate mission value delivery

Module 6: Lean Portfolio Management for Government

• Applying Lean Portfolio Management to public‑sector strategies
• Funding models that support agility
• Balancing governance, oversight, and flexibility
• Aligning investment decisions to mission priorities

Module 7: Measuring Government Value

• Using outcome‑based metrics for public-sector programs
• Demonstrating mission impact and value delivery
• Establishing feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Ensuring proper stewardship of taxpayer resources

Module 8: Regulatory‑Aware Implementation Strategy

• Reconciling Agile delivery with compliance mandates
• Working with procurement teams to enable agility in acquisition
• Planning modernization roadmaps
• Sustaining long‑term Lean‑Agile transformation in government

This course is designed for government leaders and lead practitioners who are considering, planning, or advocating implementation of Lean-Agile and DevOps practices with SAFe in their agencies, programs or public sector organizations. Example roles include:

• Government Leaders & Executives whose active engagement is crucial to SAFe transformation success in the public sector.
• Program & Project Managers in government who need to implement Agile practices within regulatory frameworks
• Portfolio Managers & Strategy Leaders responsible for aligning mission execution
• Government Contractors & Partners supporting public sector Agile transformations
• Transformation Agents & LACE Members seeking practical, high-value training for government stakeholders
• Procurement Specialists looking to understand how Agile practices impact acquisition processes.

• Government Agile Leadership Understand how to lead Lean-Agile transformation within government’s unique constraints and adapt SAFe principles to public sector environments.

• Mission-Focused Planning Learn to conduct effective PI Planning events that align teams with agency objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Measuring Government Value Implement metrics and feedback loops that demonstrate mission impact and proper stewardship of public resources.

• Building Government ARTs Master the creation and execution of Agile Release Trains optimized for government’s unique organizational structures and approval processes.

• Lean Portfolio Management Apply portfolio management techniques that balance strategic alignment, governance requirements, and operational flexibility.

• Regulatory-Aware Implementation Bridge the gap between compliance requirements and Agile practices to create sustainable, mission-focused transformation.