Success Story: Michael Renna — Driving Scaled Agile Mastery Across the Enterprise
In the world of enterprise agility, frameworks like SAFe® are only as effective as the people who teach them. For almost ten years, Michael Renna has been that difference-make as an elite SAFe Trainer whose influence spans industries, continents, and hundreds of teams. With over 600 professionals personally trained across Fortune 500 companies, and hundreds more impacted by leading training teams, Michael has become a trusted catalyst for transformation.
The Power of a Skilled Trainer
Implementing SAFe isn’t just about frameworks—it’s about mindset, culture, and execution. Michael brings all three to the table. His sessions don’t just inform—they inspire. Participants consistently describe his delivery as:
- “Engaging, clear, and deeply knowledgeable”
- “One of the best trainers I’ve had in my career”
- “Able to connect theory to real-world scenarios with ease”
Whether leading a 5-person leadership cohort or a 40-person product organization, Michael adapts his facilitation style to meet the moment—balancing structure with flexibility, and rigor with empathy.
Measurable Impact
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Professionals Trained | 600+ across global enterprises |
| Certification Achievement Rate | Over 85% |
| SAFe Courses Delivered | 20+ distinct learning plans |
| Years of Experience | 9+ years across SAFe versions 4.5 to 6.0 |
Michael’s certification success rate speaks volumes—not just to his command of the material, but to his ability to equip learners with confidence and clarity. His training environments foster psychological safety, active participation, and practical retention.
A Legacy of Scaled Excellence
From Lean Portfolio Management to Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Release Train Engineer, Michael has guided teams through the full spectrum of SAFe learning paths. His work has helped organizations embed agility into their DNA—turning frameworks into fluent practice.
Michael Renna isn’t just a trainer. He’s a transformation strategist, a trusted educator, and a driving force behind enterprise agility done right.
