Yuval Yeret

Yuval Yeret, a Professional Scrum Trainer and SAFe Fellow, dives into the synergies between the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). He emphasizes transitioning from a 'feature factory' mindset to a dynamic, experimental 'lab' environment. The discussion covers practical steps for evolving SAFe to better support product-focused organizations and highlights the importance of creativity, trust, and effective governance in agile transformations. Tune in for insights on fostering innovation within agile practices!

Yuval Yeret, a Professional Scrum Trainer specializing in Agile product portfolio management, and Darrell Fernandes, an executive advisor and former CIO with deep experience in product thinking, delve into the intricacies of managing Agile portfolios. They discuss the significance of visualizing work, prioritizing investments through cost of delay, and the impact of quarterly business reviews. Key topics include structured funding strategies, adapting to market changes, and the essential role of effective discovery in product management.

Yuval Yeret discusses flow metrics to improve teams, why Scrum and Kanban work well together, when to use lean practices in Scrum. They explore reducing cycle times, Littles Law in Scrum with Kanban, setting whip limits, and visualizing work in progress to enhance teamwork and collaboration.

Agile expert Yuval Yeret and co-author of 'Fixing Your Scrum' book, Ryan Ripley, discuss the challenges of planning too far ahead in Safe, the disconnect between time-to-market and value, the problem with the concept of Agile release trains, the benefits of PI planning, and the importance of consistent and effective execution of PI planning.

Yuval Yeret shares insights on implementing agile methodologies in private equity, focusing on principle-driven agility over rigid frameworks. He discusses the challenges of 'agile theater,' the importance of cross-functional collaboration, and balancing customer flexibility with engineering realities. Yuval highlights the role of OKRs as strategic guides and the unique position of private equity firms in driving agile transformations.