Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches
From Skeptic to Believer, Embracing SAFe for Agile Success | Richard Coplan
Sep 25, 2024
Richard Coplan, a seasoned Scrum Master and Agile Coach from the UK, shares his remarkable journey from skepticism to embracing the SAFe framework. He highlights the significance of Program Increment (PI) planning as a catalyst for collaboration between teams. Richard discusses effective pre-planning activities, like the value-effort game, to prioritize work. He also delves into the transition to virtual PI planning, using tools like Miro to enhance communication and streamline processes, demonstrating how flexibility can transform organizational dynamics.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing SAFe transformed skepticism into appreciation for structured collaboration, especially during Program Increment (PI) planning within Scrum teams.
- Utilizing visual tools like Miro during virtual collaboration enhanced efficiency and communication, proving effective even in remote settings.
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Transforming Change Leadership
The discussion highlights the challenges and importance of being effective change leaders in organizations and teams. A significant experience involved implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in a pharmaceutical company, where initial skepticism turned into appreciation for the structured approach SAFe provided. This change process began with chaotic early stages but evolved to enhance collaboration and output through structured program increments (PIs). By viewing the initiative as an experiment, the team learned to embrace change while incorporating valuable tools and techniques to facilitate smoother transitions.
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