Case Study: How SAFe® for Government Transformed Public Sector Project Management

Government agencies often struggle with slow project delivery, inefficiencies, and outdated methodologies. This case study explores how a large government agency successfully implemented SAFe® for Government, improving project efficiency, cross-department collaboration, and policy compliance.

The Challenge: Inefficient Project Execution in the Public Sector

A national government agency responsible for digital transformation faced multiple challenges:

• Slow Project Delivery: Bureaucratic delays and siloed teams caused long project cycles.

• Lack of Agile Adoption: Traditional waterfall methods led to inefficiencies.

• Poor Collaboration: Teams operated in isolation, causing misalignment in goals.

• Regulatory Constraints: Struggled to comply with evolving government policies and security standards.

The SAFe® for Government Solution: Scaling Agile for Public Sector Success

To address these challenges, the agency adopted SAFe® for Government. The implementation process included:

1. Establishing Agile Governance

• Created a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) to oversee the transition.

• Developed Agile policies aligned with government frameworks.

• Introduced Agile procurement practices to streamline vendor contracts.

2. Breaking Down Silos with Cross-Functional Teams

• Implemented Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to synchronize teams across departments.

• Fostered a culture of collaborative decision-making.

• Improved transparency using Program Increment (PI) Planning.

3. Accelerating Project Delivery with Lean-Agile Practices

• Shifted from waterfall to incremental delivery using SAFe principles.

• Reduced waste by adopting Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).

• Used DevSecOps to integrate security compliance into development workflows.

4. Enhancing Compliance and Security

• Integrated NIST, ISO, and government cybersecurity frameworks into Agile workflows.

• Ensured data protection and policy compliance without slowing down delivery.

• Conducted continuous audits using SAFe’s Built-in Quality principles.

The Results: A More Agile and Efficient Government Agency

Within 18 months, the agency achieved:

✅ 40% faster project completion rates. ✅ Increased stakeholder engagement and alignment. ✅ Improved compliance with government security policies. ✅ Higher team productivity and reduced operational costs.

Conclusion: Why SAFe® for Government Matters

This case study demonstrates how SAFe® for Government enables agencies to adopt Agile methodologies while maintaining policy compliance and security. Public sector organizations looking to modernize project management can benefit from faster delivery, better collaboration, and improved efficiency.

Next Steps: Implement SAFe® for Government in Your Organization

If your government agency is facing project delays and inefficiencies, adopting SAFe® for Government can help:

• Accelerate project delivery with Lean-Agile practices.

• Improve cross-functional collaboration.

• Enhance regulatory compliance and security.

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