Certified LeSS Basics

The 'Certified LeSS Basics (CLB)' training is delivered 'Live Online' in partnership with Adapt WithStyle.

The Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course is an insight-packed introduction to the highly regarded LeSS organisational system (which includes 2 frameworks and much more).

This course includes examples and first-hand stories from LeSS adoptions in Europe and Australia.

By the end of this course, you will be able to describe with confidence how LeSS deals with some of the most common issues when scaling Agile development.

You will understand all the elements that make up LeSS, how the team structure and interactions contribute to an ability to maximise adaptability and customer value irrespective of the number of teams.

It is also about how LeSS is different from other approaches to scaling such as SAFe, the “Spotify Model”, Scrum@Scale, Nexus etc. Being informed about this allows you to provide advice about the choice of scaling approach for your product group.

Come away with the ability to explain how LeSS is different from other scaling approaches adoption tips from first-hand experience with LeSS and LeSS-like adoptions since 2008.

Inclusions

All of the the following is included:

• 1 days or 2 half days of highly interactive training.
• Active CLB accreditation* with the LeSS Company.
• Access to members-only material from the LeSS website.

* for participants who meet the training participation requirements.

• Why LeSS? – Understand how LeSS differs from other approaches in terms of what it is designed to solve and its organisational change approach to achieving this.
• LeSS Complete Picture – Be aware of the breadth and depth of the large body of knowledge and guidance that comprises LeSS.
• Story of a LeSS Sprint – Hear a first-hand account of what a LeSS looks like in practice through the flow of work and interactions.
• LeSS Principles – Increase your awareness of the practical implications of following Agile and Lean principles at scale.

• Core LeSS Game – Differentiate between specific techniques that are core, complementary and in conflict with LeSS.
• Team Structures – Understand how component and feature teams differ in outcomes such as dependencies, avoiding waterfall and overall value maximisation.
• LeSS Huge – Be aware of the additional elements involved in scaling beyond several teams and how an appropriate product definition makes this scenario more prevalent.
• Technical Excellence at Scale – Appreciate which technical practices will limit your agility and debunk myths about what they involve.
• Research Informing LeSS – Be aware of how your beliefs compare with the bodies of knowledge informing LeSS spanning Lean, Systems Thinking, culture change, leadership, HR, teamwork and people management.
• Adoption Recommendations – Gain several important recommendations on how to approach a LeSS style scaled Agile adoption including insights from a variety of LeSS and LeSS Huge experiences.

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If you are registering for a live online training course, you will be taken to Eventbrite to continue your registration. Prices will be in Australian dollars, and you can use a credit card. If you want to arrange invoicing for the online course in New Zealand dollars, please contact us prior to registering.

Earning a CLB involves 3 steps:

• 1. 90 mins of self-paced learning prior to the training,
• 2. Completing a short Scrum knowledge quiz prior to the training, and
• 3. 1 days or 2 half days of highly interactive training.

• Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches
• Enterprise Agile Coaches
• Transformation Leaders, and
• Middle and Senior Managers.

None. Basic knowledge of Scrum and some experience in a project or ideally product development environment is beneficial.

Rowan Bunning is a globally recognised educator and consultant in Agile management. He has over 27 years of experience in software intensive project delivery and product development.

In 2008, Rowan founded Adapt WithStyle (formerly Scrum WithStyle) to bring world-class Agile training and independent consulting to south-east Asia. As a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®) with not-for-profit Scrum Alliance, Rowan has delivered over 530 certification courses including the full three level Path to Certified Scrum Professional® (CSP®) for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.

Rowan holds a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) from the Singapore Institute for Adult Learning (IAL).

Rowan has played project management roles in the U.K. and Australia. This includes taking a high-profile online business to launch, and safely introducing frequent change to critical infrastructure processing AUD $250 billion worth of financial transactions daily.

Rowan is passionate about developing leaders skilled at developing teams and simplifying their organisations to compete at scale on the basis of agility, innovation and highest customer value.