Wolfgang Steffens

Certified LeSS Trainer and Coach, Systems Thinker and Scrum Master

Wolfgang is a passionate, energetic, inspiring, and authentic coach with 10+ years of experience in large-scale Lean and Agile global Product Development. He is a Certified LeSS Trainer, Certified LeSS Coach, Systems Thinker, Scrum Master, and experienced in facilitating large workshops. His learning started in 2005 when he was introduced to Scrum and Agile for the first time. He coached organizations in their LeSS adoption from 2007 onwards and in 2010 a SAFe adoption. Systems Thinking and Systematic Problem Solving workshops are just some of his favorites.

Experience

Before he worked as a Lean & Agile coach, he gained experience in Program and Project Management for 10+ years, consisting of the successful commercial launch of products and many years developing program management further at the business unit and division level within Nokia, as well as at the company level at Nokia Siemens Networks.
His 3+ years round-the-world journey on a motorcycle with his dogs has sharpened his problem solving skills.
Besides this, he became a happy person and learned to practice the art of mindfulness.
His latest assignments brought him to insurance companies, retail, and digital automation organizations.

Education & Certificates

Wolfgang became Certified LeSS Coach in 2020, Certified LeSS Trainer in 2019, Certified LeSS Practitioner in 2017, Certified Scrum Master in 2008, and ISO 9000:2000 Qualified lead auditor in 2004
He has done following publications:
Change decisions in product development projects. W. Steffens, M. Martinsuo and K. Artto. IRNOP VII, 2006, China (the paper was considered one of the best eight papers and thus also published in the International Journal of Project Management Volume25 Issue 7 , Oct 07)
Program management in fast-changing and dynamic business environment: Management of scope changes, IEM conference 2004, Helsinki End-to-End quality aspects in program management, IEM conference 2003, Helsinki
And he owns a patent in: Method and system for location estimation analysis within a communication network (US 20040075606 A1), Jaana Laiho & Wolfgang Steffens, 2002

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Our Current Scagilize Team

Gerd Wessling

Scagilize Founder & Principal (Agile/Hybrid) Coach, Consultant and Trainer
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Anja Wickert

Senior Consultant & Trainer, Expert for Change Management & Design Thinking
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George Porter

Experienced Agile Coach, Consultant & Trainer
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Ian Spence

Scagilize Network Partner (Trainer & Consultant), Advisor & SAFe Fellow
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Ali Sohail

Principal (Agile/Hybrid) Coach, Consultant and Trainer
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Wolfgang Steffens

Certified LeSS Trainer and Coach, Systems Thinker and Scrum Master
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Gregor Schulte

Product Management & Agile Consultant, Profit Streams Trainer
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Peter Klausmann

Senior Consultant & Trainer, Expert for IT Innovation & Agile Transformation
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Diane Gombart

Organizational & Team Coach, Remote Worker Expert, Agile Consultant & Trainer
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Stephanie Fischer

Change Managerin, Agile Coach / Team Coach, Trainerin & Beraterin
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Jason Ng

Principal (Agile/Hybrid) Coach, Consultant and Trainer
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„The course itself, the online materials and the trainer were excellent. Through the interactive course guidance we were very intensively involved, which is also important as the course is quite demanding. The time was very worthwhile and the exchange (remote) with the course participants was also very constructive."

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P. S., Head of Software Product Development, Hilti
„ ... never before have I been so intensively looked after in a training session and tailored to my needs ...“

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M. H., Portfolio Management & Controlling, BSH GmbH (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte)
„Two days packed with information and knowledge - and all in a very entertaining way. I liked it very much."

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C. B., Agile Coach & Scrum Master, Bosch
„It is obvious that the trainer has extensive experience in the subject matter, which enables him to convey the complex content in a clear manner. He was able to answer all questions fully at all times and put himself in the shoes of the questioners."

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Participant Feedback, Course "Leading SAFe" on 20-21/12/21
"Gerd succeeded in transferring his own positive and motivated attitude to the course participants right to the end. This resulted in interesting technical discussions that moved the heterogeneous team forward as a whole."

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Participant Feedback, Course "Leading SAFe" on 20-21/12/21
„The clear guiding thread made it easy to follow Gerd through the wealth of information. Group exercises and videos made the training very varied, which also made it easy to stay attentive virtually. We also received valuable tips on certification. You can feel Gerd's great enthusiasm for the subject as well as his great experience as a training provider."

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A.F., Projekt Manager, Wüstenrot & Württembergische AG
"It was an exceptional online course experience. Excellently prepared learning material and a highly professional instructor. For anyone looking to take a SAFe POPM course. I highly recommend Scagilize."

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A.R., Product Owner Integration Service, Die Schweizerische Post
"It was impressive to see with what calmness, clarity and professional Gerd Wessling and his team successfully prepared, launched and accompanied the first SAFe ART at our organisation - and that in an environment of 40,000 employees who had previously worked in a strongly phase-oriented way."

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S. R., Project Manager, BOSCH
"Gerd Wessling and his team provided excellent technical and change management support for the global roll-out of our CRM system over several years. Thank you for that!"

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K. W., Head of Change Management, DMG Mori

Wolfgang Steffens

Certified LeSS Trainer and Coach, Systems Thinker and Scrum Master

Experience

Education & Certificates

Our Current Scagilize Team

Gerd Wessling

Anja Wickert

George Porter

Ian Spence

Ali Sohail

Wolfgang Steffens

Gregor Schulte

Peter Klausmann

Diane Gombart

Stephanie Fischer

Jason Ng

„ ... never before have I been so intensively looked after in a training session and tailored to my needs ...“

„Two days packed with information and knowledge - and all in a very entertaining way. I liked it very much."

„It is obvious that the trainer has extensive experience in the subject matter, which enables him to convey the complex content in a clear manner. He was able to answer all questions fully at all times and put himself in the shoes of the questioners."

"Gerd succeeded in transferring his own positive and motivated attitude to the course participants right to the end. This resulted in interesting technical discussions that moved the heterogeneous team forward as a whole."

"It was an exceptional online course experience. Excellently prepared learning material and a highly professional instructor. For anyone looking to take a SAFe POPM course. I highly recommend Scagilize."

"It was impressive to see with what calmness, clarity and professional Gerd Wessling and his team successfully prepared, launched and accompanied the first SAFe ART at our organisation - and that in an environment of 40,000 employees who had previously worked in a strongly phase-oriented way."

"Gerd Wessling and his team provided excellent technical and change management support for the global roll-out of our CRM system over several years. Thank you for that!"