As organizations grow, so do the challenges of maintaining agility, alignment, and fast delivery. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) offers a structured approach for extending Agile principles beyond individual teams to entire programs, portfolios, and enterprises.
This session will provide a practical introduction to SAFe, including its core values, key roles, scaling configurations, and the benefits and challenges of adopting it. Attendees will leave with a foundational understanding of how SAFe helps organizations navigate complexity, drive collaboration, and deliver value more effectively at scale.
Whether you are an Agile practitioner, a project manager, a product owner, or simply curious about scaling Agile practices, this presentation will offer insights you can apply within your teams and broader IT organizations.
About this event:
Presenters:
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- Julie Ann Campbell, Senior Project Manager/Scrum Manager, Technology Services Innovation & Technology Strategy
Track:
Process Management and Business Operations
Experience Needed:
Beginner
Learning Outcome:
Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including its purpose, structure, and key components. They will learn why organizations adopt SAFe to scale Agile practices and how it supports better alignment and delivery across teams and business units. Attendees will also be introduced to the primary roles and responsibilities within SAFe and will recognize common challenges that organizations may encounter when implementing the framework.
Additional Keywords:
Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Transformation, Lean-Agile Principles, Strategic Planning, Agile Release Train (ART)