You are invited to Puget Sound PMI's signature networking event, which enables managers to share ideas and form relationships with their community and with hiring companies.  Engage in discussions with peers on topics of technical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management while enjoying complimentary hors-d'oeuvres. We encourage meeting new people and developing relationships. Managers have benefited from these mixers and some have found employment as a result of relationships started at these events.

Delicious hors-d'oeuvres will be served and a no-host bar will be available.

This month will be joining us to give an enlightening talk titled:

“The Fundamentals of the Scaled Agile Framework"

Overview:
Many teams use Scrum and other team-oriented Agile methods today, but companies struggle when trying to apply Agile to large or complex projects or programs - that require hundreds of team members.  The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) addresses these issues and more.

The Scaled Agile Framework has evolved over the last 10 years to allow organizations to harness the value of Agile principles on initiatives that include hundreds of teams members.

In This Talk You Will Learn:

• The issues with using Agile with multiple, united teams
• The truth about Agile: it is more valuable on large/complex projects
• Prerequisites for getting started with Scaled Agile (SAFe®)
• A review of case studies where SAFe® has thrived
• Fundamentals of the SAFe® org structure and workflow
• SAFe® Certification Options
• Common issues when rolling out SAFe®
• How SAFe® helps executives and senior leadership with prioritization

Who This Talk is For:
This talk is for anyone who curious about the SAFe® Framework, or anyone who is struggling to use Agile and Lean on large, complex projects.

About the Instructor – Greg Smith
Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Professional, Certified Scaled Agile (SAFe) Process Consultant, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
 
Greg is an Agile coach and trainer who specializes in the practical adoption of Agile methods.  During his career, Greg has held positions as a Product Manager, Program Manager, Development Manager, Scrum Master, and Project Manager.   

Since 2001, Greg has helped several Fortune 500 companies and major institutions move to Agile including Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan Chase, StubHub, Microsoft, Nike, Stanford University, First Data Corporation, Fannie Mae, Expeditors International, Lexis Nexis, The State of Washington, CDW, and TD Ameritrade.

Parking: Free parking at Red Lion Hotel, Bellevue.

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