1. What is Value Stream Identification?

Value Stream Identification is the process of mapping and understanding the sequence of activities within an organization that collectively deliver value to the customer. It aims to recognize and optimize the workflow, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. This concept is integral to methodologies like Lean, Agile, and Six Sigma for eliminating waste and promoting continuous improvement.

2. What are the learning goals of this workshop?

After this workshop, participants will:

• Recognize organizational silos and understand the importance of Value Streams for continuous flow.

• Discover potential Value Streams and ARTs (Agile Release Trains) designs.

• Validate the effectiveness of the chosen design.

• Outline the subsequent steps for adopting Agile in alignment with the selected design.

3. Is there any pre-requisite to attend this workshop?

"It is highly recommended that participants should have a in-depth understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), along with other principles related to large-scale Agile. This session is often complemented with hands-on training workshops like Leading SAFe or Implementing SAFe."

4. Who should attend this workshop?

This workshop is designed for:

• Executives and leaders responsible for balancing trade-offs in defining Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

• Directors and managers involved in strategic decision-making.

• Participants in the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence and other key change agents leading the implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

5. What would this workshop offer?

In this workshop, participants gain:

• A structured and proven approach to collaborate with stakeholders in identifying Value Streams and Team of Teams structures.

• Decision-making on organizational boundaries and target optimizations.

• Selection of a fitting structure within these defined limits.

6. How will this workshop benefit me in my work?

This workshop will assist you by:

• Providing insights to optimize your design.

• Addressing coordination requirements, dependencies, Epic distribution, and organizational change impact.

• Enhancing your ability to strategically navigate and improve your organizational processes.

7. What can participants expect as key outcomes from attending this workshop?

Workshop participants should comprehend following:

• The necessary administrative tasks for product delivery to customers.

• The foundational structures and procedures supporting the customer journey.

8. How systems and processes integrate to enable the Value Stream.

• The technical components supporting the end-to-end Value Stream.

• The necessary knowledge to uphold the route and infrastructure.

• The distribution of talents or capabilities required for delivering the Value Stream, including the physical and geographical location of teams.