Business Agility Now Podcast

Advice. Firsthand experiences. Inspiring conversations. Fresh perspectives. You’ll find it all on the SAFe Business Agility podcast—your connection to all things SAFe, and a lot more.

The Compound Effect 04/15/2025

The Compound Effect What’s the best strategy for an organization undergoing a very large Agile transformation to see tangible, sustainable results? Scaled Agile strategic advisor Travis Moorer shares his tips in this episode. Like what you hear? Connect with Travis on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/36155875

Tactical Tuesday: Make PI Planning Yours 04/01/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Make PI Planning Yours Organizations that focus solely on the planning part of PI Planning are missing out on the larger goal of the event. In this episode, Scaled Agile Strategic Advisor Michele Lanzinger explains why. Like what you hear? Connect with Michele on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35949595

Tactical Tuesday: Follow Up to Learn 03/25/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Follow Up to Learn Why is it critical for organizations to follow up and act on outcomes from retrospectives and problem-solving workshops? Steve Adolph, strategic advisor with Scaled Agile, explains in this episode. Like what you hear? Connect with Steve on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35840780

SAFe and Product Management 03/19/2025

SAFe and Product Management “More and more IT organizations are realizing that there’s more to agility than just managing your projects in an Agile fashion … to deliver the value on your agility, you need to orient teams around outcomes to have them really relate to the business that they own and empower them.” In this episode, Adam talks to SAFe® Fellow Yuval Yuret about the evolution of product management. The conversation covers topics related to Agile transformation and product management, including how technology is driving change in the financial industry, the difference between how technology organizations apply product management compared to consumer product companies, and how a product operating model can help organizations become more product-centric. Like what you hear? Connect with Yuval on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35749520

Tactical Tuesday: Sustainability and SAFe 03/18/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Sustainability and SAFe Organizations practicing SAFe have questions as they work to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) elements into their business strategy. In this episode, Odile Moreau, strategic advisor at Scaled Agile, offers tactical advice for including ESG using a popular prioritization model in SAFe. Like what you hear? Connect with Odile on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35746925

Tactical Tuesday: Managing Change 03/11/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Managing Change “Transformation is not big bang.” In this episode, SPCT Saahil Panikar shares his tips—from both a human- and value-delivery perspective—to achieve a successful Agile transformation. Like what you hear? Connect with Saahil on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35608055

Portfolio Leadership 03/05/2025

Portfolio Leadership “The portfolio leadership team are real human beings and they sometimes got into the position that they're in from being really good at a certain style of leadership that worked really well for execution and they're now asked to think from a more strategic point of view and … nobody helps them get to that point.” In this conversation, Adam talks to Rebecca Davis, SAFe methodologist on the Framework team about the importance of portfolio leadership and why it’s back on people’s radars. The two dive into topics including the difference between portfolio leaders and portfolio managers, the challenges portfolio leaders face, and the new, simplified Framework article that provides guidance on who should be on a portfolio leadership team and the critical behaviors and responsibilities that can make that team successful. Like what you hear? Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. Read the new Portfolio Leadership article here. Learn more about the 2025 SAFe® Summit Sorrento, Italy here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35519355

Tactical Tuesday: Working with Tools 03/04/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Working with Tools Having the right Agile tool is critical to any successful transformation. In this episode, Charlene Cuenca, SPCT and principal consultant with Icon Agility Services, explains why, shares her tips about when to implement one, and how to use it to collect key data. Like what you hear? Connect with Charlene on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35518895

Tactical Tuesday: Why Focus? 02/25/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Why Focus? Shifting to an Agile way of working is much more than checking boxes for standups and user stories. In this episode, Harry Narang, transformation leader and Agile coach with Skillbook Academy discusses the importance of understanding the why behind Agile practices, rather than just implementing them at face value. Like what you hear? Connect with Harry on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35414990

Tactical Tuesday: Working Smarter in SAFe with AI 02/18/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Working Smarter in SAFe with AI How can you embrace AI to accelerate value for your organization and yourself? Dr. Wiselin Mathuram, SPCT at International Business Consultants, shares real-world examples and actionable advice. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35315405

Tactical Tuesday: Coaching is Not About You 02/11/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Coaching is Not About You What makes a good coach? Niko Kaintantzis, SPCT at Kegon in Switzerland, explains in this episode. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35238630

Practicing SAFe to Empower the Warfighter 02/05/2025

Practicing SAFe to Empower the Warfighter “We're starting to see that lightbulb moment in folks' minds to say, ‘It's okay to be a little bit vulnerable. It's okay to talk about some painful things.’ It's hard to do that within the government world because of the old ways of thinking and working, but we're starting to break those barriers down.” In this episode, Adam talks to Scott Sinclair, Agile Coach within the U.S. Army PEO and Shawn Lowe, SPCT at Accenture about driving successful transformations in a government context. The trio dives into topics including the need for strong leadership to overcome cultural resistance to change, clearly communicating to explain the why behind the transformation, and the importance of defining and measuring the impact of the changes, rather than just monitoring metrics. Like what you hear? Connect with and on LinkedIn. . This podcast panel was recorded in October 2024. --- On October 1, 2024, PEO EIS rebranded to PEO Enterprise to reflect a more modern, Agile organization that includes enterprise software and technology services. To learn more about PEO Enterprise, visit their website. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35135875

Tactical Tuesday: How to Be Resilient 02/04/2025

Tactical Tuesday: How to Be Resilient Coaching can be hard, especially when people are scared and skeptical of change. In this episode, Martha Ann Oliver, SPCT candidate, shares lessons learned and practical tips to stay resilient. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/35131205

Think, But Don't Worry 01/28/2025

Think, But Don't Worry Many things can go wrong—and right—in an Agile transformation. In today’s episode, Enterprise Agile Coach and SPCT Ray Angelone shares his succinct wisdom about how to handle those existing and potential challenges. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34957225

Empowering the Next Generation of Agile Coaches 01/22/2025

Empowering the Next Generation of Agile Coaches “I was really nervous and scared starting my first [Agile Release] Train. It would have been awesome if I had a mentor or coach initially to help me with that. You have to have mentors in your life. Those areas that I struggled with as I was growing my career, I reflected on ‘how can I make it better for others?’ and that’s what I strived to do.” In this mentor-focused episode, Adam talks to Sarah Blaesing, an SPCT at TEKsystems who found her passion in tech and determination while balancing her roles as a working mom and military spouse. The conversation covers topics including finding career success by building connections and being willing to take risks; developing and empowering others, especially women, in tech and Agile careers; and how she created a unique academy program that provides newly certified Agile coaches and practitioners with hands-on experience and mentorship. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn to learn more about the SAFe Academy at TEKsystems and check out their . Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34948700

Tactical Tuesday: Take a Step Back 01/21/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Take a Step Back In this episode, Lindy Quick, SPCT and transformation architect, explains why taking a step back from your day-to-day activities and remembering to breathe can provide important perspectives and help spark new ideas. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34942840

Tactical Tuesday: Back to Basics 01/14/2025

Tactical Tuesday: Back to Basics Whether you’re working with a customer who is just starting an Agile journey or further along in the process, it’s important to meet them where they are. In this episode, Ramesh Nori, SPCT, consultant, and transformation architect shares his advice for getting back to basics in your research, approach, and actions, to help that customer succeed. Like what you hear? Connect with Ramesh on . Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34852665

The Government Difference 12/18/2024

The Government Difference “Technology is evolving quickly … and the government is embracing that. And so as they look at modernization and transformation initiatives, how can we look at AI and machine learning and different ways to incorporate these technologies into improving their solutions, improving their services to their constituents, and then integrating that into this whole mindset of agility.” How does a small but mighty Agile consulting firm help government clients tackle the unique challenges and opportunities of large-scale enterprise transformation? Adam finds out in this episode with Beth Hatter, Director of Agile Training, and Jason Fair, CEO of Genesis Consulting Partners. The discussion covers topics including the influx of new, tech-savvy talent seeking to improve government services for citizens, how agencies are adopting a different approach to deliver and manage their products, and the opportunities ahead for both the government and Genesis Consulting. Like what you hear? Connect with Beth and Jason on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34487785

Tactical Tuesday: Engaging Leadership 12/17/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Engaging Leadership As an organization starts its transformation, it’s critical that leadership is actively involved. In this episode, Michael Robertson, Enterprise Coach at Engaged Agility, and SPCT candidate, shares his tips to engage leaders. He also explains why things aren’t always what they seem when leaders appear to be uninterested. Like what you hear? Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here. /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34469690

Tactical Tuesday: Using All of the Tools in Your Toolbox 12/10/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Using All of the Tools in Your Toolbox Organizations know that it’s important to use various tools and approaches to build better systems faster. In this episode, Robin Yemen, Space Domain Lead at Carnegie Mellon University elaborates on that topic and offers a different perspective on specializing. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34354905

A Service-oriented Future 12/04/2024

A Service-oriented Future In this episode, Adam talks to Mike Idengren, Principal Owner of LSA Digital, about the future of IT services. The two discuss topics including the need to move away from the concept of digital transformation and instead embrace continuous evolution, why it’s important to build modular digital architectures that enable rapid experimentation, the challenges of modernizing legacy systems and how to do it, and the critical role of collaboration and communication in designing effective digital solutions. Mike also shares his perspective on why AI is not a magic solution but how it can be helpful. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/34284210

Tactical Tuesday: Agile Release Trams 12/03/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Agile Release Trams That’s not a typo in the episode title, it’s a thing. So, what exactly is an Agile Release Tram and how can it provide value to your organization? Em Campbell-Pretty, CEO of Pretty Agile, and SPCT and SAFe Fellow, explains. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33744312

Architecting the Future You Want 11/20/2024

Architecting the Future You Want “Architecture should be leading the delivery, not just the parts … And when I say delivery, I don’t mean the tech delivery. I mean the overall business product delivery.” This episode explores the evolution of digital transformation and the role of architecture in enabling product-centric thinking and Agile delivery. Adam talks to Ravi Purushothaman, Director, Head of Enterprise Agility, and Logan Daigle, Director of Business Transformation, both with NTT Data. The three dive into topics including the importance of architects leading the delivery process, the challenges of transforming legacy “brownfield” environments versus building new “greenfield” solutions, and the need for a holistic, product-oriented approach. Ravi and Logan also share how they think leaders can best support product-centric thinking in any organization undergoing a digital transformation. Like what you hear? Connect with and on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33710867

Tactical Tuesday: Enhance Your Coaching Skills With AI 11/19/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Enhance Your Coaching Skills With AI Whether you’re a Release Train Engineer (RTE), a member of the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), a Scrum Master, or another type of coach, artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance your skills. Roni Dolev Tamani, Lead Lean-Agile Coach with AgileSparks and SPCT candidate, explains how. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33709227

Tactical Tuesday: Let's Talk About Predictability 11/12/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Let's Talk About Predictability When an organization is building a product for its customers, why does predictability rise to the top as most important? Javier Morillo, SPCT candidate and Agile coach at Estratecno explains. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33706852

Reimagining SAFe® 11/06/2024

Reimagining SAFe® “The language people are using now is ‘we’re on this continuous journey of improvement’ and the ability to adapt the Framework has always been there. … Rather than make it something that you have to discover for yourself, we want to make it part of the fabric of the Framework.” In this episode, Adam talks to Andrew Sales, Chief Methodologist at Scaled Agile, about making SAFe more accessible, understandable, and adaptable for organizations. The two discuss the why behind reimagining SAFe, the focus on clearly explaining the purpose and rationale behind the practices, the intentional design of the new Big Picture and reworked articles, and the future evolution of the Framework. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Check out the new . Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33708797

Tactical Tuesday: Team Collaboration 11/05/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Team Collaboration If an Agile Release Train (ART) is a team of Agile teams, how do you make sure your teams are collaborating effectively? In this episode, Mohamed Zouaghi, Lean-Agile coach and transformation architect, shares his tips. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33422062

Tactical Tuesday: PI Planning's Powerful Tool 10/29/2024

Tactical Tuesday: PI Planning's Powerful Tool “Why do we do PI Planning? It’s so expensive.” When a leader or manager asks that question, how do you respond? Alex Menzinsky, an SPC, RTE, and Agile Coach in Spain shares his very convincing answer in today’s episode. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33421992

Enterprise Strategy Room 10/23/2024

Enterprise Strategy Room “The value of the enterprise strategy room is to bring forward the information that the enterprise leaders need to do their jobs, enable others to be successful, and support the things that most need support at that moment.” Tune in as Adam talks to Rebecca Davis, Methodologist for the Framework Team, and Saahil Panikar, SPCT and CIO at Atlas Revolutions, about the concept of an enterprise strategy room—a tool designed to help leaders reconnect portfolio performance data to the overall enterprise strategy. The discussion dives into what benefits the enterprise strategy room aims to achieve and why it’s the right forum to make informed decisions to drive the business forward, the growing need to focus less on transformation and more on achieving the benefits of having transformed, and pitfalls to avoid. Like what you hear? Connect with and on LinkedIn. Read the article. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33485232

Tactical Tuesday: Lessons Learned From a PI Planning Event 10/22/2024

Tactical Tuesday: Lessons Learned From a PI Planning Event In this episode, Stefano Giovannini Agile Transformation Director at Capgemini Invent, shares a story from the field about a recent PI Planning event that he and his team supported for a financial services company. He shares what they learned and what they’ll do differently in the future to improve. Like what you hear? Connect with on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses . /episode/index/show/scaledagile/id/33421927

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