Lean Portfolio Management with LPM Certification in Chicago x

Notice: We are now also offering web-based training for companies. If you have a group of at least 4 in your company interested in online SAFe training, please contact darcy.kruse@gosprintahead.com to schedule an online SAFe class.

In this three-day course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding Lean Portfolio Management in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise.

In this course, attendees will gain the practical tools and techniques necessary to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions of Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations and Lean Governance.

Participants in the course will have the opportunity to capture the current and the future state of their portfolio with the Portfolio Canvas tool and identify important business initiatives for achieving the future state. Participants will be able to establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize initiatives for maximum economic benefit. The course also provides insights on how to establish Value Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.

Learning Goals:

“Agile Mike” Michael Dougherty has over 25 years of experience with software development and product leadership. He is published under the “Built for Success” column in CIO.com magazine and held the position of Vice President in the Agile Leadership Network. Michael has taught multiple SAFe courses for over the past three years to over 400 people and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Lean Agile Enterprises and a certified SAFe SPC5, AWS Cloud Architect, Scrum CSP, and PMP.

During the past four years, Michael has overseen an annual Annual Portfolio of over $100 Million, consisting of over 80 engagements with over 30 Scrum Masters. Michael contributed and led three digital transformations, five SAFe engagements and coached over 15 clients.

• "Definitely on the high level of instructors I have had over the (many, many) years."
• “Michael is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable on the content. There were only a couple of questions that he could not immediately answer and even in those cases he was able to provide valuable guidance.”
• "Michael presented the course professionally and kept everything on track and on pace for the duration of the course. He quickly recognized courses of discussion that were leading away from the subject matter and he was able to smoothly bring us back on topic every time."
• "Class was interesting and despite the volume of information, stayed on schedule. The instructor worked the room during labs to make sure we understood the concepts taught and were applying them correctly."
• "Michael has excellent knowledge of the course content. He provided real world examples."
• "Michael did a great job talking about SAFE concepts and sessions were very interactive. I would take a class with Mike anytime."
• "Not only does Mr. Dougherty have a masters knowledge of the course content he is passionate about SAFe and that is contagious!"
• "Clearly he is well versed and very much into the content. The only thing he stumped on was a "trick question" in a sample exam which, in retrospect showed how he really knew the information. His feed back during the exercises where invaluable."

Exact location in Chicago will be dependent upon number of registrants. Students will be notified of exact location at least 2 weeks prior to training.

Cancelation policy: Full refunds will be issued for cancelations made more than 30 days from the start of the course. For cancellations less than 30 days prior to course start, registrants may contact us to change their registration to another offering.

Notice: If you are booking travel please be sure to book refundable tickets. If 5 or more students do not register for the course, the course will be canceled and you will be notified of cancellation at least 2 weeks prior to class. Sprint Ahead will not be responsible for any canceled airline or hotel reservations.

For group rates, on-site intact training or to request alternate courses, locations, or dates contact darcy.kruse@gosprintahead.com.

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