Why take this course
Managing a portfolio of initiatives in an Agile enterprise requires connecting business strategy with execution in a transparent, flexible, and economically sound way. The SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management training equips you with the knowledge to implement Lean Portfolio practices, Lean Budgeting, and Portfolio Kanban—helping you maximize customer value and optimize investments.
What you’ll learn
- Define the role and significance of Lean Portfolio Management
- Align portfolios with organizational strategic goals
- Apply Lean Budgeting and Lean Budget Guardrails
- Manage initiative flow using Portfolio Kanban
- Support operational excellence through APMO and Communities of Practice (CoPs)
- Coordinate value streams across the enterprise
- Measure the effectiveness of Lean Portfolio Management
- Develop a practical LPM implementation plan for your organization
Who is this course for
- Executives and leaders (CIO, CEO, CFO, CTO, VP)
- Enterprise architects
- Product, solution, and business unit managers
- Program Office staff
- SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs) and Agile Coaches
- HR representatives
- Release Train Engineers
- Epic Owners
Topics covered
- Introducing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
- Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding
- Applying Agile Portfolio Operations
- Applying Lean Governance
- Implementing the LPM function
Prerequisites
This course is open to everyone regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites will make the training more productive:
- Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
- Completion of the Leading SAFe® or SAFe® PO/PM course
- Experience working in a SAFe environment
