Scaled agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, SaS, NEXUS)

At the end of the course, you will earn a Certificate of Completion from Spirit in Projects.

Do you enjoy coordinating multiple teams and projects? If you are interested in various scaling options for Scrum, then this training is perfect for you. Together, we will discuss the pros and cons of different scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, SaS and Nexus to help you execute projects in an agile, efficient and successful manner.

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Objectives

  • Build an understanding of agile working methods
  • Learn about the need for scaling Scrum
  • Identify the most suitable scaling options
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different scaling approaches
  • Explore innovative best practices

Target groups:

Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Owner, Project Director and IT Project Director

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Scaled Agile

  • What does scaling mean in agile projects?
  • Challenges in scaling agile methods
  • Why and when is scaling necessary?
  • Overview of common scaling frameworks (SAFe®, LeSS, Nexus, Scrum@Scale)

2. Fundamentals of Agility

  • Agile principles and values
  • Differences between traditional and agile project management
  • Agility in small teams vs. agility in large organizations
  • Building an agile mindset within the company

3. Overview of Various Scaling Frameworks

  • Overview
3.1 SAFe ® (Scaled Agile Framework):
  • Key concepts of SAFe®
  • Levels in SAFe: Essential, Portfolio, Large Solution, Full
  • Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Program Increments (PIs)
  • Implementation and leadership in a SAFe project
3.2 LeSS (Large Scale Scrum):
  • Core principles of LeSS
  • Differences between LeSS and Scrum
  • Scaling multiple teams in LeSS
  • Roles and responsibilities
3.3 Nexus:
  • Nexus as a framework for multiple Scrum teams
  • Integration and collaboration between teams
  • Roles and events in Nexus
3.4 Scrum@Scale:
  • How does linear scaling of Scrum work?
  • Roles and structures in Scrum@Scale
  • Organizational requirements for scaling
  • Scrum of Scrums and MetaScrum

4. Comparison of Scaling Frameworks

  • When is each framework appropriate?
  • Criteria for choosing the right framework
  • Advantages and disadvantages of each method
  • Real-world case studies
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