SAFe Experts Interview: Gene Kim, Dr. Mik Kersten, Andrew Sales and Cheryl Crupi

By Cheryl Crupi

The 2024 SAFe Summit Berlin featured keynotes from top thought leaders in our community – Gene Kim, Dr. Mik Kersten and Andrew Sales. You won’t want to miss this recorded conversation featuring these three industry leading experts. In this insightful discussion, they share their invaluable perspectives on the future of work and how to successfully scale agility.

Gene Kim, well-known researcher and author of “Wiring the Winning Organization,” connects SAFe to the concepts of simplification, slowification, and amplification. Andrew Sales, Scaled Agile Chief Methodologist, highlights the alignment of these concepts with the evolution of SAFe’s principles and practices. Mik Kersten, CTO of Planview, discusses the positive impact of AI disruption and the potential of generative AI to amplify SAFe ways of working significantly.

We also delve into common challenges in scaling agility, such as aligning to value and assisting people in embracing change. Gene, Mik and Andrew share practical tips and personal stories to help you navigate these obstacles. Additionally, they discuss:

  • The importance of being data-driven in your organization
  • Their approach to improving speed to decision even when data’s imperfect
  • The critical importance of improving daily work and continuous transformation

If you’re looking to gain valuable insights from industry experts, learn practical strategies for scaling agility, or understand the impact of AI on the future of work, this recorded talk is a must-watch.

I left the 2024 SAFe Summit feeling inspired by these three thought leaders. I hope you enjoy listening to their insights as much as I did. I trust that you will take away at least one thing that will help you in your SAFe journey.

Enjoy!

— Cheryl