In this Agile Amped episode we want to explore how our guest, Andreas, has introduced the QBR in Swiss Re and why it is a vital meeting in aligning strategy and execution.  

Our guest, Andreas Hüttmeir is passionate about agile ways of working, large-scale technology implementations and strategy development & execution on a global scale, especially in the context of financial markets for many years. 

Andreas will explain what a QBR is, how Swiss Re has started with it, what challenges they faced, how they manage to match capacity and demand on a global scale and what they have learned on dependency management.

Quarterly Business Review (QBR) - Creating the Chain of Why from Strategy to Execution at Scale

We interviewed the Product Owners Sonal Gupta and Shobit Mishra from Telco domain about their insights after applying Jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) thinking to help their customers make progress. We also looked at how generative AI like chatGPT or Google Gemini can assist them in continuous deeper and wider discovery of needs to adapt their strategy and maximize efficacy of their solutions, i.e. solving the most relevant needs. They emphasize that you can't start too early with discovery and searching for what is already available to your teams.

Better Discovery of Needs in Process Optimization using Jobs-to-be-done and AI

Join us for an insightful episode of the Agile Amped Podcast, recorded live at the SAFe Summit. Our guests, Hao Li and Radhakrishnan, share their expertise on the future of SAFe and the impact of artificial intelligence on agile practices. They explore challenges and opportunities faced by RTEs, providing valuable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of agility and technology. Tune in to gain actionable strategies for advancing your organization's agile journey

SAFe Summit 2024 | How AI can shape the agile ways of working?

Welcome to a new episode of Agile Amped! Broadcasting live from the SAFe Summit 2024. Our host, Alexander Birke from Accenture Leadership, is joined by special guest Dr. Mik Kersten, CEO of Tasktop Technologies and visionary behind the task-focused interface. Dr. Kersten's expertise in software development tools and productivity is unparalleled, making him a key figure in the Eclipse community.
Today, we dive into the potential of AI within the SAFe framework, tapping into Dr. Kersten's deep understanding of application lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and effective management practices. Join us as we explore how AI can revolutionize change management, with Dr. Mik Kersten guiding the way.

SAFe Summit 2024 | Using AI for Agile Transformation: Insights from Dr. Mik Kersten

In this episode, Silke Eggert & Alena Keck from the global Digital & IT organisation within Vodafone Group Technology will share their insights and practical experience on what 'servant leadership' means in real-life. According to many studies (e.g., the 2023 Business Agility report), Leadership behaviours are the biggest lever for successful transformation programmes. But what do leaders need to do differently when it comes to implementing new ways of working? What specifically does 'servant leadership' mean, and how to explain it so that even a 10-year old would understand? Which patterns and anti-patterns have both leaders experienced throughout their career and how have they addressed them successfully? Join us for this episode in which Silke and Alena will share how they have managed to get senior leaders fully on board to drive change at Vodafone.

SAFe Summit 2024 | Servant Leadership - Practical Examples From The Field

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we explore the introduction and evolution of agility in BVA's PNR (Passenger Name Record) process: Where have we come from, where are we now and where do we want to go in the future?  
Under the title ‘AgileMind@BVA’, we will start with the introduction of agility and look at the current status. Together with our guests Michael Mengel, Head of Policy Division at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) and Ann-Kathrin Lachmann, Product Owner in accordance with SAFe®(PO) at Accenture, we will focus on the successes and challenges of the initial and continuous integration of agility in a public authority context. Finally, we will take a look into the future and discuss our goals and visions for agility. Join us as we uncover the key learnings and synergies for introducing, maintaining and evolving agility in large-scale government projects.

SAFe Summit 2024 | AgileMind@BVA

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we take a deep dive into the topic of enablement. Under the title ‘AgileMind@DBInfraGo’, we shed light on how collaboration needs to be organised in order to work in a truly agile way. We will discuss what knowledge is required and how effective objectives can contribute to leadership. Our guests, Sarah Hagemann, Release Train Engineer (RTE) according to SAFe® at DB InfraGO AG, Benjamin Schmücker, Product Manager according to SAFe® at DB InfraGO AG, Christian Seltsam, RTE and SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) at DB InfraGO AG, and Holger Wiese, also RTE and SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) at DB InfraGO AG, share their valuable insights and experiences. Listen in and learn first-hand how DB InfraGO AG successfully integrates agile principles and enables effective collaboration.

SAFe Summit 2024 | AgileMind@DBInfraGo

In this episode of Agile Amped, we delve into the importance of change management in agile transformations. Under the title ‘Change Management in Agile Transformations’, we discover why change management is not just a buzzword but crucial for the success of business agility. Ann-Kathrin Lachmann, Agile Consultant at Accenture, talks to our guest Ludvig Ahlin. As a passionate Agile Coach, he shares his insightful experiences and outlines key takeaways and practical steps to implement change management in organizations. Join us now to succeed with your agile transformations by using change management correctly.

SAFe Summit 2024 | Change Management in Agile Transformations

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we explore the potential of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) capabilities and how those contribute to the success of enterprises. Under the title ‘Next Level Lean Portfolio Management ‘, we will talk about the potential of Lean Portfolio Management and the implementation challenges when trying to establish LPM capabilities. Together with our guests Saahil Panikar, SAFe Practice Consultant-T (SPCT) and certified Enterprise Business Agility Strategist with Arif Nasiruddin, a Business Agility Advisor, we will focus on how to successfully implement LPM, how to overcome challenges and which potentials can be tapped in complex enterprises, which integrate hardware and software and how GenAI can leverage LPM activities. Join us as we uncover the key learnings and insights of implementing LPM in various industries!

SAFe Summit 2024 | Next Level Lean Portfolio Management

In this riveting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we embark on an in-depth exploration of the path to becoming an SPCT. Titled ‘Journey to Become an SPCT’, we sit down with two esteemed SPCTs who generously share invaluable insights gleaned from their journeys. Asuri Srivathsan Triplicane, SPCT6, shares insights as a SAFe® Practice Consultant Transformation Architect and Trainer. At the same time, Susan Roy Balummel, with her decade of Agile expertise, conducts the interviews, and Mahesh Varadharajan, a Business Transformation Leader, and Enterprise Coach, offers valuable perspectives on achieving Business Agility. Join us as we uncover the origins of their journeys, the routes they navigated, and the heights they have attained, inspiring listeners with tales of dedication and achievement.

SAFe Summit 2024 | Journey to Become an SPCT

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