LACE Creation & Optimization

Jumpstart or realign your Lean-Agile Center of Excellence with a focused, rapid-impact engagement. Overview This short-term engagement is designed to quickly stand up or revitalize your Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) in just 2–3 weeks. ICON Agility provides the structure, tools, and expert guidance your organization needs to accelerate SAFe adoption, improve flow, and drive alignment across teams and leadership. Perfect for organizations that need rapid clarity, an actionable plan, and expert coaching to get their LACE functioning at a high level. What’s Included (2–3 Weeks) LACE Rapid Assessment (Days 1–3) Evaluate current governance, roles, flow, metrics, and support structures Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities Stakeholder interviews to understand alignment and expectations LACE Operating Model & Charter (Week 1) Define mission, vision, and success criteria Establish roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures Create a practical cadence and communication model LACE Enablement Toolkit (Week 2) Transformation roadmap with 30​/​60​/​90-day plan Flow metrics starter kit (WIP insights, throughput, predictability) Coaching pathways and Communities of Practice structure Backlog of high-impact LACE initiatives Leadership Alignment & Change Readiness (Week 2–3) Executive alignment workshop Messaging, communication, and engagement plan Support for gaining momentum and sponsorship Presentation of Final LACE Blueprint (End of Week 3) Final report with insights, recommendations, and roadmap Readout for leaders and stakeholders Transition plan for ongoing coaching (delivered outside the SAI ecosystem) Outcomes A fully defined, operational LACE framework Clear governance and decision-making model Immediately actionable 90-day roadmap Flow metrics and coaching structure ready to launch Executive alignment around transformation priorities Faster adoption of SAFe and lean-agile principles A smooth transition path to deeper coaching and broader transformation support

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