SAFe® Advanced Facilitator: Conflict & Collaboration

The Micro-credentials - Advanced Facilitator: Conflict & Collaboration workshop equips participants with the essential skills and strategies to effectively manage conflict and foster collaboration in various professional settings.

This comprehensive program delves into advanced facilitation techniques, emphasizing real-time conflict resolution, constructive communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants learn to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, mediate disputes, and create environments that encourage teamwork and mutual respect.

The program

The workshop is structured in two parts:

1. E-Learning Module: A self-paced online course, averaging 2 hours, to be completed prior to the facilitated session.

2. Facilitated Workshop: A half-day, interactive workshop (approximately 4 hours) led by an expert facilitator.

Workshop objectives

• Improve your conflict resolution skills and learn to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and decision-making

• Increase your impact in an Agile organization by learning valuable skills

• Earn a recognized SAFe micro-credential badge and show proven competency

• Learn through engaging, hands-on, interactive exercises, and live expert guidance

Who is it for?

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their conflict management skills in the workplace. It is particularly beneficial for roles that frequently navigate complex interpersonal and team dynamics. Specifically :

• SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants) will gain advanced techniques to guide agile transformations more smoothly.
• RTEs (Release Train Engineers) will learn to resolve conflicts within and between Agile Release Trains, improving overall program efficiency.
• Scrum Masters and Team Coaches will be equipped with tools to mediate disputes and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Product Owners will benefit by acquiring strategies to manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate productive discussions, ensuring alignment and shared understanding across teams.

Prerequisites

The only prerequisite to follow this workshop is to complete the 2-hours E-learning module before the facilitated session.

Certificate

Graduates receive a SAFe® micro-credential badge, which is a testament to their commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization. Attendees are assessed on key topics and learning objectives to ensure their mastery of the material.