Scaled Agile approach tuned for new engine dev
summary
A new ammonia marine engine is developed end-to-end using an adapted SAFe-inspired model, starting 2018 and delivered through a roughly 100-person program of autonomous test teams and a product core with manufacturing, service and sales reps. Development splits into simulation → single-cylinder → lab engines → pilot field trials; MVPs mean testable subsystems (injector, head) first. Cadence uses PI planning four times a year, shorter sprints early, continuous retrospectives, and measurable outcomes show faster response to changing requirements and a market-ready dual-fuel engine now operating in service.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Introduction and agenda
- 1:07Ammonia engine innovation focus
- 2:33Presenters and company background
- 3:59SAFe-inspired agile transformation
- 5:23Why start the agile journey
- 8:34Hypothesis and initial approach
- 10:47Cultural shift to continuous improvement
- 11:52Hardware development in agile context
- 13:40R&D prioritization and planning cadence
- 15:24Minimum viable product in engine dev
- 16:30Cross-functional team structure
- 19:02Holistic customer-centric development
- 21:31Minimum viable product timeline
- 23:41Way of working and ceremonies
- 26:51Key lessons from the journey
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