Kathy Marshak is a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) Fellow, SPCT, and Principal Agile Transformation Coach with ICON Agility Services. With over 20 years of experience, Kathy works with C-suites, leaders, and teams of teams to guide the cultural changes required to sustain lean and agile ways of working. Known for her highly interactive and collaborative instructional design, Kathy has a unique gift for helping organizations at all levels conquer complex business challenges. Her work includes establishing internal coaching programs for major organizations and partnering directly with SAFe creator Dean Leffingwell to envision a 3,000-person program transformation.
Certifications & Milestones
- SAFe® Fellow: Inducted in 2019 (Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction)
- SPCT (SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer): Certified since 2014
- SPC: Certified since 2012
Core Expertise
- Enterprise Lean-Agile Transformations
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Value Flow Acceleration & Value Stream Mapping
- Agile Instructional Design & Remote Facilitation
Notable Contributions
- Speaker/Instructor on "Practical Overview of Flow Accelerators" detailing the application of SAFe 6.0 value flow acceleration.
Thought Leadership & Media
ICON Blog
- Author page on ICON Blog
- Quick Tips for Shared Services Teams in SAFe® PI Planning
ICON YouTube & Webinars
- Lean Coffee with ICON's SAFe Experts: Optimize Your Agile Release Trains (Jan 29, 2021) — co-host with Matt Aaron
- Awaken Value Flow: SAFe 6.0 with Dean Leffingwell (webinar)
External Content
- Kathy Marshak Inducted Into SAFe Fellowship Program (ICON announcement, Oct 2019)
- Scaled Agile, Inc. Inducts Kathy Marshak and Brian Tucker into the SAFe® Fellow Program (PRWeb)
- LinkedIn author page (articles)
- SAFe Fellow profile listing — Scaled Agile