SAFe® for Hardware

Sami Tervola

Senior Enterprise Coach

Sami has over 20 years of experience in different deliveries in different industries in service, project and later in agile world. Sami was first trained in project management. Then he heard about agility and SAFe and how journeys can be made differently. Nowadays Sami teaches, coaches, implements and fixes agile journeys as SAFe SPCT Candidate, SPC, RTE, PMP and OKR coach by working with business and IT teams.

Rauno Kosamo

Senior Enterprise Coach

Rauno is a seasoned Lean-Agile professional with over 30 years of experience in international environments. Specialising in holistic, knowledge-driven continuous improvement, he has transformed organisational practices to focus on operational excellence, accelerating time-to-market and built high-performing teams that deliver measurable outcomes.

SAFe for Hardware training focuses on applying Lean-Agile principles specifically to hardware development. This course is designed to help organizations adapt to the rapid changes in technology and improve their hardware development processes.

Key learning objectives

Participants will learn how to design systems that can evolve over time, ensuring they are built for change. The training emphasizes the importance of building effective cross-functional teams that include hardware roles. Additionally, it covers continuous risk management to address quality concerns throughout the development process. 40 % of the course is dedicated to collaborative, hands-on exercises that bring theory into practice.

Who should attend

System engineers, product managers and program managers responsible for delivering hardware-reliant solutions. Engineering leaders and managers looking to adopt lean-agile practices. Engineering practitioners seeking to apply lean-agile approach to their current practices.

Business benefits and outcomes

Accelerated time to market: Boost innovation and value by speeding up development cycles and feedback loops for hardware products.
Improved collaboration: Strengthen communication across teams and with suppliers, leading to smoother execution and alignment.
Enhanced flexibility: Develop a responsive system that can adapt to changing market and organizational requirements.
Early risk mitigation: Proactively manage risks through continuous feedback and early detection of issues.
Industry-recognized expertise: Build expertise in Agile practices for hardware, which can enhance career growth and organizational capability.
Effective workflows: Implement best practices for teamwork and integration between engineers and stakeholders, improving overall efficiency.

These benefits help organizations achieve better outcomes in hardware design and delivery.

Relevance in Mature Nordics markets

Innovation demand: Nordic markets are known for their focus on innovation. SAFe for hardware helps organizations accelerate product development and stay competitive.
Collaboration: The emphasis on teamwork and communication in SAFe aligns well with the collaborative culture in Nordic countries, enhancing project success.
Adaptability: As markets evolve, organizations need to adapt quickly. SAFe provides frameworks to respond to changing customer needs and market conditions.
Quality focus: With a strong emphasis on quality and compliance, SAFe for hardware helps organizations manage risks effectively, which is crucial in mature markets.
Industry standards: Many industries in the Nordics are adopting Agile practices. Training in SAFe ensures that organizations meet industry standards and best practices.

These factors make SAFe for hardware training a valuable investment for organizations in mature Nordic markets.

Nitor is Scaled Agile Framework SAFe® expert contributor

Learn the SAFe -framework from its contributors! Our coaches have long practical experience in applying the framework to different business contexts. Since its development, many nitoreans have contributed to the SAFe framework evolution since version 0.93, and we have received the rare SAFe Fellow -recognition. By the end of 2024, Nitor has trained over 11 000 private and public participants on scaled agility, with high customer satisfaction reviews. Most of these SAFe training participants made the included but optional online exam and earned globally recognized SAFe badge which they proudly shared in CVs and social media.

Evolution continues. Nitoreans keep the deep expertise so that your organization can benefit from working with SAFe® and us.

Don't miss out! View the public training calendar or ask for a private training session and secure your spot now to make a significant impact in your organization.

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