Leading SAFe

Leading in today’s environment is different.

It’s not just about setting direction. It’s about aligning people, adapting quickly, and creating the conditions where value can actually flow.

This course is built for leaders who are responsible for making that happen.

In this two-day experience, you’ll learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation using SAFe while also learning how to use AI as a practical tool to improve decision-making, alignment, and execution.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to connect strategy to execution, organize around value, and help your teams deliver faster with better outcomes.

What You’ll Learn (and apply)

How to lead a Lean-Agile transformation
Apply SAFe mindset, values, and principles to lead effectively in complex environments.
How to align strategy with execution
Bring clarity to goals and help the organization focus on what matters most to improve value flow.
How to organize for speed and adaptability
Shift from traditional hierarchies to cross-functional teams aligned around value.
How to use AI to enhance leadership
Learn practical, responsible AI techniques to streamline workflows, improve insight, and reduce friction in how work gets done.

What Makes This Course Different

Most leadership courses talk about agility at a high level.

This one helps you actually lead it inside your organization.

We focus on:

Practical application of Lean-Agile principles
Real-world leadership challenges, not just theory
How AI can support better thinking, faster alignment, and smarter execution

The goal is to help you become a leader who doesn’t just support transformation—but drives it.

Topics We’ll Work Through

Thriving with SAFe mindset, values, and principles
Building the foundation for Lean-Agile leadership
Team and technical agility
Agile product delivery
Lean Portfolio Management
Leading change across the enterprise
Applying AI to enhance leadership effectiveness

What You Get

Two days of interactive, instructor-led training
Digital workbook and course materials
One year of access to SAFe resources and community
Eligibility to take the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam

(No prerequisites required. Just come ready to engage.)

Why It Matters

Organizations don’t struggle because they lack strategy.
They struggle because strategy doesn’t translate into execution.

Leaders change that.

This course helps you:

Create alignment across teams and functions
Focus on outcomes over activity
Build an organization that can sense and respond to change
Use AI to accelerate decision-making and reduce friction
Lead with clarity in complex, fast-moving environments

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AI Empowered Leading SAFe (SA) Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026 (CST) (Online) (English)