Leading SAFe® for Government

Leading SAFe® for Government

Accelerate Mission Success with Government-Focused Agile Leadership

Course Overview

This two-day, high-impact course adapts our standard Leading SAFe course to the government context, providing leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive Lean-Agile transformation in the public sector. Learn to apply SAFe principles within regulatory frameworks, align teams with mission objectives, and deliver faster results while maintaining compliance.

By the end of this course, government leaders will be equipped to confidently guide their organizations through SAFe adoption, overcome public sector challenges, and achieve sustainable mission agility.

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Who Will Benefit?

• 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.

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Why Attend?

Solve Key Challenges

Overcome unique government barriers, including regulatory requirements, procurement constraints, and cultural resistance to change. Bridge the gap between traditional processes and Lean-Agile practices.

Government-Focused Training

Learn with terminology, examples, and scenarios specifically tailored to government contexts. Master SAFe practices without the translation burden of commercial-focused training.

Accelerate Mission Outcomes

Apply SAFe to reduce time-to-field for critical capabilities, improve resource utilization through better prioritization, and enhance cross-agency collaboration.

Recognized Certification

Earn the same SAFe Agilist (SA) certification valued across industries, while gaining insights directly applicable to the public sector.

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What You'll Learn

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.

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Course Format

Two-Day Workshop

In-person or virtual, with immersive discussions, exercises, and group activities focused on government scenarios.

No Pre-Work Required

material is presented in a way that doesn't require advanced preparation

SAFe Agilist Certification

Prepare for and take the SA certification exam

Earn a globally recognized digital badge