This document outlines an introduction to a talk on SAFe, mindset, and corporate culture. It will include discussions and whiteboarding on topics like corporate culture, what is in SAFe and scaled methodologies, the wall, mindset, the agile manifesto principles, lean-agile mindset traits of modern leaders, and case studies on corporate culture scenarios. The goal is to help those practicing or contemplating SAFe and provide tools to carry forward.

1. Welcome

2. SAFe, Mindset, & Corporate
Culture
Claudia Marquette
Janel Lanza DBA Francie Van Wirkus
AB² Consulting Services, LLC

3. Introduction
• Who is practicing SAFe or other scaled methodology?
• Who is contemplating it in the future?
• Intent of this talk.

4. Corporate Culture
• Discussion & whiteboard
• What is in it?

5. Scaled Agile Framework SAFe
• Discussion & whiteboard
• What is in SAFe?
• What is in any scaled methodology?

6. The Wall
• Discussion & whiteboard
• What is it?

7. Mindset
• What is it?
• Discussion & whiteboard

8. Lean-Agile Mindset aka
The Modern (successful!) leader & Business/Tech Person includes
these:
• Agile Manifesto:
• “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
• Working software over comprehensive documentation
• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
• Responding to change over following a plan”

9. Lean-Agile Mindset aka
The Modern (successful!) leader & Business/Tech Person includes
these:
• Go & See the work
• Connect people to vision, relentlessly
• Manage flow
• Coach people to solve problems
• Reflection

10. Corporate Culture Scenario A
• Case study discussion.

11. Corporate Culture Scenario B
• Case study discussion.

12. Close
• Your assignment to carry forward.
• Your own job aid, compliments of AB² Consulting coaches.
• Go forth & practice!

13. AB² Consulting Services, LLC
Claudia Marquette
Janel Lanza DBA Francie Van Wirkus
www.ab2consultingservices.com
www.agilebettys.com

14. ProjectCon, LLC
12175 Visionary Way, Suite 1220
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877-501-3337
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