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ADO Contractors are required to read and understand the <strong><a href="https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/LACE/CCSQ+ADO+Onboarding+Guide" target="_blank">CCSQ ADO Onboarding Guide.</a></strong>



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CCSQ employees and ADO's can find out more information in the <strong><a href="https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/LACE/CCSQ+Agility+Practices+Guide" target="_blank">CCSQ Agility Practices Guide</a></strong>.




What is the CCSQ LACE?

Since 2017

About the CCSQ LACE 

Program Engagement

The LACE can work with you to tailor program-specific support as needed.

  • Program observation, analysis, maturity roadmap, and growth planning 
  • Team and/or Program ceremony attendance, support, and facilitation  
  • Team workshops to introduce and/or draft Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
  • Onboarding support
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LACE Course Catalog

Get Credit for LACE Training Events

For each SAFe training, the LACE facilitates Study Halls for attendees to help prepare for certification exams LACE Clinics 

The LACE offers all training offerings for individual program by request that can meet minimum attendance requirements. 

All workshop, clinic and training hours count as one valid Scrum Education Unit (SEU) for certifications issued by Scrum Alliance. For more information, visit the Scrum Alliance’s SEUs page. 

What is the LACE?

Since 2016

, the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE)

 has worked closely with CCSQ to guide

has worked closely with CCSQ to guide, support, and

foster the adoption of Agile

foster the adoption of Agile, Scrum, Lean,

 and Scaled

and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

 practices

practices. Our certified SAFe program consultants have provided hands-on program and team level

support and training

support and training to over 700 individual members of the CCSQ community to foster growth of

committed Agile practitioners who

committed Agile practitioners who value transparency and continuous improvement.

We have and continue to work closely with leadership to guide CCSQ's transition to an agile mindset and provide direct coaching support for multiple CCSQ programs. Through portfolio assessment, training, and program/team level coaching, we have developed Lean-Agile change agents across the CCSQ community. The LACE  team:

How can the LACE support you?



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What's New at the LACE?


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Program and Product Delivery Acceleration


No matter where your team or program is in it's Agile Journey, the principle of continuous improvement applies. Having a recurring issue with delivery? Scope changes? A team or program level ceremony? Need help with requirements? Contact the LACE to see how we can support your programs delivery, from targeted issue triage to holistic and comprehensive program support. 


Read more about our Program and Product Delivery Acceleration services.

LACE Community Event: Using AI to Increase Productivity - Session Materials Available Now!

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New LACE video: What is a Value Stream?

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Enterprise Maturity and Performance


Measuring a successful Agile Transformation is more than just a maturity model. In CCSQ, multiple programs, products and divisions require a holistic approach to observing and maturing the enterprise. Through the integration of operations, quality, and customer satisfaction metrics, the LACE is working hard to provide the enterprise with line-of-sight access to areas of excellence and improvement opportunities. Through community events, education, onboarding, development of enterprise standards, the LACE elevates practice, behavior, and alignment across the enterprise.


Read more about how the LACE supports Enterprise Maturity and Performance.

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Professional continuous learning is now a survival skill. Technology is predicted to replace 25 percent of U.S. jobs, replacing routine tasks in nearly every field, sector, and discipline, including technology fields. While continuous learning is part of our everyday lives, adult learning and continuous improvement are necessary skill to stay relevant it the modern digital workplace and is required for success and career growth.


The LACE's learning catalog and other learning services support the CCSQ Community in ongoing learning and innovation at the enterprise, program, team, and individual levels. 


Read more about how the LACE can help with Continuous Learning and Innovation.


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  • Provides Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe implementation guidance
  • Coaches and facilitates activities at the team and program level
    • Facilitates over 20 unique courses related to Agile and Lean ideas and practices as well as through open door "Bring Your Own" work sessions





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    Contact LACE
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    LACE Course Catalog

    Get Credit for LACE Training Events

    For each SAFe training, the LACE facilitates Study Halls for attendees to help prepare for certification exams LACE Clinics 

    The LACE offers all training offerings for individual program by request that can meet minimum attendance requirements. 

    All workshop, clinic and training hours count as one valid Scrum Education Unit (SEU) for certifications issued by Scrum Alliance. For more information, visit the Scrum Alliance’s SEUs page.