Scaled Agile Framework 6.0: Implementing SAFe (SPC) - Classroom in English

"+ like the location, it was outstanding: no noise, good work environment, good food and good people working there to help out.
+ like the trainers, you can really notice they have experience and understand the theory. You can ask lots of questions and they make the group feel comfortable.
+ like the materials, they serve as a great summary and guide
+ like the pre-preparations, mailing and access to learning material.
- dislike the amount of content: to really understand, this training covers to many serious topics.
- dislike the SAFe approach where you just include all kinds of best practices into the framework and just make things magically work, while design thinking - for example - just works different on each level, though its mechanics are the same, design thinking a complete car is different from design thinking a dashboard for example. These 'subtleties' are to big to ignore in real life and people in the classroom struggle to grasp the impact of these good practices in the framework and how to position / apply them the right way." - 03-06-2024 15:23

"Even though I've been to many trainings on different topics, I can say without a doubt that the Implementing SAFe (SPC) course, led by Niels Groen and Hans van Herwaarden, was one of a kind and very educational.

From the very beginning of the course, it was clear that Niels and Hans are more than just trainers; they are also deeply experienced experts and passionate supporters of the SAFe methodology. Their synergetic way of teaching brought academic ideas to life and turned them into chunks of knowledge that were easy to understand and useful.

The sessions were especially good because they were involved and interesting. It was carefully planned that each module would encourage active involvement and help everyone learn by working together. Practical activities, simulations, and case studies were cleverly used to help students really understand how SAFe principles work in the real world. This made sure that the information they learned wasn't just theoretical, but also very useful.

The learning journey was also very rich and relatable because they were able to use personal stories, useful insights, and anecdotal proof in their lessons. Excitement, wonder, and a shared desire to learn more about the SAFe framework filled the training room like an electric current.

They cared about the success of their trainees in more ways than just the training room. By giving their students extra readings and tools and talking about problems they were having in real life, Niels and Hans showed that they were truly committed to helping their students understand SAFe principles in a deep and lasting way.

To future participants of the Implementing SAFe course, I wholeheartedly recommend embarking on this journey with Niels and Hans as your guides. Not only will you gain a wealth of knowledge, but you will also experience a unique learning adventure that will linger in your professional memory for years to come.

In closing, I extend my deepest gratitude to Niels Groen and Hans van Herwaarden for not merely being exceptional trainers but for being mentors, guides, and relentless supporters of our learning endeavors." - 08-10-2023 19:41

"Everything was very nice and interesting, from the location to the training material.
Both Niels and Hans were very involved in teaching us, providing great examples and support in finalizing the exercises. They were very flexible in being interrupted by out requests and proven very helpful in clarifying our questions." - 24-09-2023 22:50

"LIKE: Experienced trainers, very good prep (room), well documented with online tools, excellent materials,
IMPROVE: Rythm of the training - slow and fast, too much attention to specific questions from participants on their situation was not always relevant and ended up in a 1:1 discussion" - 16-06-2023 07:52

"The content is pretty dense with a lot of information, and I liked the way the message was sliced, nevertheless, I am not quite sure about the Lean Portfolio Management. It was delivered half of the content in the beginning and the other part at the end. I rather have it all at once to keep my learning flow. I would like to have explored a bit more the iterations of Safe. The location and facilities were great." - 24-03-2023 08:47

"What i liked the most? Both trainers were highly motivated, passionate and knowledgable. They connected perfectly with the attendees. They gave us very helpful insights from real implementation projects and best practices combined with general information on the framework SAFE. Thank you!" - 24-03-2023 08:29

"What i liked the most? Both trainers Hans and Odile were highly motivated, passionate and knowledgable. They connected perfectly with the attendees. They gave us very helpful insights from real implementation projects and best practices combined with general information on the framework SAFE. Thank you!" - 24-03-2023 08:25

"Hele goede training en trainers (Ali en Hans). Mooie combinatie van theorie, oefeningen en voorbeelden. Duidelijke uitleg. De training die ik volgde was online. Normaal weinig energie na een training over maar in dit geval eindigde de intensieve trainingsdag met energie en enthousiasme. Veel van het framework viel ook op zijn plek. " - 02-03-2023 15:47

"De training zit goed in elkaar en sloot goed aan op mijn kennisniveau. Het lokaal waar we zaten was aan de kleine kant voor zo'n grote groep, maar verder waren de randvoorwaarden ook goed ingevuld. Goede koffie en andere voorzieningen, goede lunch!" - 20-10-2022 11:35

"Fijne training met mooie praktijkvoorbeelden. Dit maakt de theorie tastbaarder. Goede trainer die er voor zorgde dat je, ondanks de 4 lange dagen, je aandacht er bij kon houden. " - 17-10-2022 00:00

"Allereerst een compliment aan Ali Hajou. Een prettig mens om naar te luisteren. En inhoudelijk erg sterk. De eerste twee dagen van de training vond ik het best. Mijn interesse ging vooral uit naar deel 2. Inhoudelijk vind ik dat minder ontwikkeld in de training. Mss ook wel omdat juist daar mn eigen affiniteit en ervaring liggen. Verder is er teveel materiaal voor te weinig tijd. Dit was iig merkbaar aan mn eigen energieniveau gedurende de 4 dagen. Na 1430u ging het licht wel uit. De ruimte is wat krap voor 16 mensen en de stoelen zijn onvoldoende comfortabel voor de duur van de training. " - 14-10-2022 00:00

"De trainer heeft goede kennis van het onderwerp en goede (en veel) voorbeelden uit de praktijk. De opbouw van de training is ook logisch, daar kom je in dag 3 en 4 achter.
De trainer is heel enthousiast en neemt de groep goed mee. Hij stemt duidelijk af op de groep. Hij houdt niet zomaar een praatje. " - 13-10-2022 00:00

"I liked the interaction with other students about experiences they have and the practical examples from the the teachers. The trainers had a lot of experience and could play with the theory which helped a lot. The level of the students was very diverse. Actually I dont expect Agile/SAFe-starters in an SPC-training. There is already a lot of stuff to handle during the training, but when also the basics need to be done, there isnt time enough.

For the location: reachability was fine, food was fine. But the classroom was way to small. I would expect at least double the space of this room. " - 31-08-2022 00:00

"a lot of content to cover in 4 days and the trainers made sure we did cover all. Its a testament to their knowledgeability of the material combined with their on-the-job experience with implementing the framework that allowed for a lot of constructive conversation during the training. Using real-life examples and our own concerns that really helped in making the theory more tangible and easier to grasp. " - 31-08-2022 00:00

"Quality of the trainers as well as the content of the training is excellent.
Suggestions for improvement:
1) The pre-knowledge and experience of the participants was very big this made some parts of the training less efficient. Please consider to take the pre-knowledge and experience into account in the composition of the classes.
2) Training room:
- bit small compared to the group size.
- little facilities to put sheets on the wall. " - 26-08-2022 00:00

"Proper knowledgable trainers and good interactions. Way to much information condensed (for me) though in four consecutive days.
Unable to combine proper preparation for both exams and preparations voor proper use in practice this way. " - 26-08-2022 00:00

"The level of knowledge of students in this training is very broad. Someone with almost no agile or safe knowledge can join and be a trainer after 4 days?? I had a hard time as very experienced person to keep focused, luckily we had terrific trainers Hans and Niels " - 25-08-2022 00:00

"Zeer positief ervaren. Ik had nog geen Leading SAFe gevolgd of praktijkervaring opgedaan met het framework. Eelco en Hans zette een goed tempo, stonden stil bij de belangrijke onderwerpen en brachten voldoende interactie om het geheel luchtig en relevant te houden. Bovenal waren de ?chte ervaring, welke eerlijk en veelvuldig werden gedeeld, een absolute meerwaarde van deze training.

Mijn enige feedback gaat uit naar de SAFe training in het algemeen, ik heb het gevoel dat men erg veel -misschien te veel- probeert over te brengen. Hoofdstuk 13 was in vier dagen echt teveel, en het geheel voelt soms zelf niet erg wendbaar. Dit komt ongetwijfeld ??k door mijn gebrek aan praktijkervaring... Al hoor ik wel dat de implementatie nooit helemaal by the book verloopt. " - 30-03-2022 00:00

"Ik vond het echt een top training! Enorm veel geleerd van Hans en Eelco. Hun trainingstijl vond ik erg prettig, ze gaven veel voorbeelden uit de praktijk en wisten zenden vs zelf aan de slag gaan goed af te wisselen. Het was enorm zinvol voor mij! " - 22-03-2022 00:00

"Locatie, Ontvangst, trainers, en materiaal waren allemaal top

Het was heel fijn om weer op locatie zijn ipv online en ik vond de training in het Nederlands heel waardevol. De sheets en de trainingen die ik ga geven zijn in het engels, maar je wilt het graag goed snappen en dan helpt je moederstaal. " - 21-03-2022 00:00