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The Most Expensive Words in SAFe: Participatory Budgeting
Em Campbell-Pretty - August 07, 2026
The Most Expensive Words in SAFe: Participatory Budgeting
Every time I debrief the Participatory Budgeting activity in the training room, someone tells me it sounds great in theory, but it would never work in their organisation. My theory is they think their leaders would not be willing to relinquish Read more... about The Most Expensive Words in SAFe: Participatory Budgeting
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Tags: Agile Budgeting, Lean Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework, Strategic Investment Planning
What Happened to PI Planning in AI-Native SAFe?
Em Campbell-Pretty - August 03, 2026
What Happened to PI Planning in AI-Native SAFe?
In 2014, I wrote a post called Can You Be SAFe Without PI Planning? The EDW Release Train had launched without PIs. We ran rolling wave planning and Unity Day, and when demand finally outstripped supply, we experimented with a PI Planning event. Not Read more... about What Happened to PI Planning in AI-Native SAFe?
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Tags: AI-Native SAFe, Inspect & Adapt, PI Planning, System Demo, Turn Up the Good
So What is an AI-Native ART?
Em Campbell-Pretty - July 16, 2026
So What is an AI-Native ART?
Two weeks ago, I wrote about session two of Scaled Agile's AI-Native SAFe series and the shift from outputs to outcomes. Session three moved to the people. Rebecca Davis, framework methodologist, took us through what's changing for ARTs, teams and Read more... about So What is an AI-Native ART?
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Tags: Agile Release Train, Agile Teams, AI-Native SAFe, Generative AI, Kanban, SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework, ScrumMastery
Your Teams Compensate for Missing Context. Agents Can't.
Adrienne Wilson - July 06, 2026
Your Teams Compensate for Missing Context. Agents Can't.
Scaled Agile has been releasing new guidance as part of the AI-Native SAFe series, and last week's instalment covered a topic that has been on my mind. The new articles on ART outcomes, Product Vision and Roadmap, and Intent, Specifications, and Read more... about Your Teams Compensate for Missing Context. Agents Can't.
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Tags: Agile Release Train, AI-Native SAFe, Feature Defintion, Product Management, SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework
From Outputs to Outcomes: What AI-Native SAFe Changes
Em Campbell-Pretty - July 02, 2026
From Outputs to Outcomes: What AI-Native SAFe Changes
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the first session of Scaled Agile's AI-Native SAFe series and Andrew Sales's central premise: your organisation's ability to get value from AI depends on having a standard framework, not just the technology itself. Read more... about From Outputs to Outcomes: What AI-Native SAFe Changes
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Tags: Agile Budgeting, AI-Native SAFe, Generative AI, Lean Portfolio Management, Product Management, SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework
Which Microsoft Copilot Do You Have?
Em Campbell-Pretty - June 29, 2026
Which Microsoft Copilot Do You Have?
Across our AI-Native Foundations classes, the same frustrations repeatedly come up among people using Microsoft Copilot. "It loses the thread." "It sounds convincing, but it gets things wrong." Trust is a big issue, particularly for people who don't Read more... about Which Microsoft Copilot Do You Have?
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Tags: AI-Native, Generative AI
What Does AI Native SAFe Actually Mean for Your Organisation
Em Campbell-Pretty - June 18, 2026
What Does AI Native SAFe Actually Mean for Your Organisation
Last night I joined Andrew Sales and the Scaled Agile team for the first in a series of webinars on AI-Native SAFe. I'm forever being asked for my views on the framework's evolution, so I figured I'd share my musings here. This isn't a comprehensive Read more... about What Does AI Native SAFe Actually Mean for Your Organisation
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Tags: AI-Native SAFe, Generative AI, PI Planning, SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework
How to Choose a SAFe Certification
Em Campbell-Pretty - June 14, 2026
How to Choose a SAFe Certification
One of the most common questions we are asked - both prior to and during courses is: How do I know which SAFe training to take? Those who are new to SAFe want to know which one to start with. Those who already have one SAFe Certification want to Read more... about How to Choose a SAFe Certification
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Tags: Safe Certifications, Scaled Agile Framework
Advice on Taking SAFe Certification Exams and retaining classroom learning
Em Campbell-Pretty - June 04, 2026
Advice on Taking SAFe Certification Exams and retaining classroom learning
It may not feel like it, but SAFe Certification exams are not designed to trick you! That said, they can be tricky, so I thought I would share some advice to help you maximise your chances of passing the first time. Before the class Do the Read more... about Advice on Taking SAFe Certification Exams and retaining classroom learning
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Tags: Learning, SAFe, SAFe Exams, Scaled Agile Framework
Iteration Reviews vs System Demos and what on earth is an ART Show?!
Em Campbell-Pretty - January 30, 2025
Iteration Reviews vs System Demos and what on earth is an ART Show?!
Teams applying Scrum in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) typically hold an Iteration Review at the end of every iteration. SAFe also advocates for an Agile Release Train (ART) level end-of-iteration review called the System Demo.  Some team Read more... about Iteration Reviews vs System Demos and what on earth is an ART Show?!
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Tags: Agile Release Train, Iteration Reviews, Scaled Agile Framework, System Demo
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