In an ever evolving competitive business environment, effectively aligning strategic objectives with execution is a persistent challenge faced by public and private sector enterprises alike. This webinar, featuring Dr. Steve Mayner, Vice President of Framework at Scaled Agile, Inc., and Dr. Wiselin Mathuram, Chief Technology Officer of International Business Consultants LLC, will provide an in-depth examination of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Participants will be introduced to the principles of Lean Portfolio Management and how AI can be leveraged to streamline critical functions such as capacity management, prioritization, and decision-making. Through practical demonstrations, attendees will gain actionable insights on how AI-driven tools can improve the alignment of portfolios with strategic objectives, support data-informed decisions, and increase transparency in managing value streams.

The webinar will address common challenges in portfolio management, including the lack of effective funding mechanisms, alignment of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the difficulty in creating reliable roadmaps for execution. The Ethereal Agility solution, developed by International Business Consultants LLC, will be featured as a modular enhancement that integrates seamlessly with existing Agile Lifecycle Management tools such as Atlassian, Azure DevOps, and ServiceNow.

Key Topics Covered:

• AI-enhanced capacity management for optimal resource allocation
• Integration of AI for prioritization, trade-off analysis, and decision support
• Strengthening the alignment between OKRs and KPIs using AI insights
• Implementing AI to support pivot-or-persevere decisions in portfolio management
• Utilizing AI-driven tools to provide real-time feedback and enhance transparency

This webinar will equip SMBs & enterprise portfolio leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve operational efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and enhance strategic alignment through AI-powered solutions. The session will also demonstrate how AI can be applied to ensure portfolios are continuously managed with precision, delivering maximum value to the organization and its stakeholders.