Transforming Government Operations with SAFe and OKRs
Client
A UK government department.
Challenge
The client needed to align their strategic objectives with Agile practices and OKRs to improve communication, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Solution
We led an Agile transformation by integrating SAFe practices and OKRs, fostering a Lean-Agile culture, and establishing a Lean-Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) and Value Management Office (VMO).
Implementation
SAFe Training and OKR Workshops: Trained portfolio leads in effective communication and SAFe methodologies and conducted OKR-setting workshops for alignment.
Establishing LACE and VMO: Contributed to creating and expanding LACE and VMO, emphasizing OKRs in strategic decision-making.
Transformation Backlogs: Collaborated with teams and portfolios to create and sustain transformation backlogs, ensuring alignment with OKRs.
Communities of Practice: Facilitated the creation of Communities of Practice for knowledge sharing and problem-solving.
Results
Improved Communication: Enhanced communication and alignment across the organisation through effective OKR practices.
Tangible Results: The client experienced a significant improvement in operational efficiency, with streamlined processes and improved decision-making capabilities.
Sustained Improvement: Established a culture of continuous improvement and Lean-Agile excellence.