Learn with Craig Larman—the co-creator of LeSS—in this 3-day highly-participative course. Participants (senior managers, product developers, ...) explore a deep understanding of LeSS, Large-Scale Scrum, for lean & agile development with many teams working together on one product. We explore adoption, new organizational design, systems thinking & optimization, the role of management, and concretelyhow to work together in a Sprint at scale in terms of coordination, architecture, planning, and more.

(Aside, but noteworthy: Course runs until 18:00 on day 3; for certification, full attendance required)

Critically, we explore the Big Idea of more with LeSS: simplifying & descaling over "scaling", or... scaling product development by descaling the organization.

Perhaps most importantly and interestingly, this course runs mostly as a series of "at giant whiteboards" deep-thinking exercises involving systems modeling in small teams to explore why, so that people canown the ideas by discovering them for themselves, rather than "renting" the ideas. A focus on why andowning not renting are important elements of LeSS and how it's learned, and Craig emphasizes this in the course learning experience.

Join Larman for a deep dive into more with LeSS, based on his long experience with LeSS adoptions.

In addition to course material, each participant will also receive 2 books on LeSS:

• Large-Scale Scrum: More with LeSS

• Scaling Lean & Agile Development: Thinking and Organizational Tools for Large-Scale Scrum

Agenda :

LeSS Overview

• descaling and simplifying over scaling: more with LeSS

• LeSS principles, frameworks, guides, experiments

• two LeSS frameworks: basic & LeSS Huge

Adoption

• pre-adoption: building interest

• the adoption guides

• 3 principles

• getting started

• scope of first adoption

• stories of LeSS adoptions

Local Optimization & System Optimization

• local versus global systems optimization

• local optimization in backlogs

• local optimization in product definition

• local optimization in planning

• local optimization in in analysis & design

• local optimization in programming

Product Definition

• redefining the scope of product, and the impact on global optimization

• portfolio management

Why LeSS?

• shu-ha-ri and frameworks

• empirical control

• why "More with LeSS"?

• systems optimization

• occupational psychology

LeSS Sprint

• preparation before first Sprint

• Sprint Planning with many teams

• coordination & integration: from communities to architecture

• scaling Product Backlog Refinement

• scaling the Sprint Review & Retrospective

• multi-site development

LeSS Huge Framework

• Requirement Areas

• Area Product Owners

• role of Overall Product Owner

• Area Backlogs

• adoption

More on LeSS Roles

• Managers in a LeSS organization

• Scrum Masters at scale

• Product Owner in LeSS

Details :

After successful course completion (attending full-time, etc)...

All participants will be a Certified LeSS Practitioner and will get an account on less.works. Here you can find:

• (free) digital versions of the first and third LeSS books

• more LeSS learning (videos, etc)

• the course handout PDF and photos of everything created within the course that was on the walls

• contacts of all course participants

• a course certificate

Meet the Trainer

Craig Larman

FAQs

What do I wear?

Wear what makes you feel comfortable while trying not to make others uncomfortable. We will be in jeans and golf shirts.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

The course is open to anyone age 18 and up.

Do I need to bring a computer to the event?

No. Personal computers are not necessary. All course material will be provided.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Use ptoffice@radtac.com

What's the refund policy?

No refunds. If this is a concern, please contact us.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

We appreciate that if you have some problem in attending the course that you inform us with 45 days in advance. There are a lot of logistic issues that this kind of event demands from our organization. If this is a problem for you please contact ptoffice@radtac.com. if you have to cancel with less than a 45 days notice there may be penalties.

Can the course be postponed/cancelled?

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel this course if there are insufficient registrations. If this is the case, you will be notified between 3 and 5 working days before the course start date. In this case, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. We will not be responsible for any other costs incurred.

Are there discounts for groups?

Yes, if you have a group contact us for a discount.

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