As April came to an end the SAFe Summit 2025 in Sorrento was a highlight of the month for us at Nooga. It marked not only our first Summit under the new brand (formerly @Scale by Solidify), but also a milestone in how we show up as a product company building tools that help organizations secure what matters and enable what's next.
From reconnecting with the global SAFe community to sharing our latest thinking in agile planning and risk management, the Summit left us inspired, validated, and energized about the journey ahead.
A Community of Thought Leaders and Engaged Problem Solvers
One of the most inpiring aspects of the SAFe Summit was the warmth and enthusiasm from everyone we met. Professionals from across industries came together to collaborate, share experiences, and reflect on the real-world challenges of enterprise agility.
It reinforced a simple truth – there's rarely a single "right way" to solve complex problems. What matters is alignment, clarity, and the willingness to continuously improve. And importantly, we become smarter when examining problems from diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
Transforming Problem Solving into Risk Management
Sofie Sandberg, Product Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
“I had an excellent opportunity to highlight the benefits or risk management in my lightning talk where I introduced the bow-tie method. The approach can be used as a practical tool for visualizing both the causes and consequences of problems — extending the ‘5 Whys’ and offering a more comprehensive view while maintaining visual simplicity” said Sofie Sandberg, who leads product development for Nooga’s risk tools.
The enthusiasm with which attendees received this practical tool confirmed that many teams are seeking better ways to visualize and address complex problems. The key message: when we convert challenges into risks, we enable better prioritization and create a shared language between teams and leadership.
“Risk management isn't about eliminating risks; it's about making smarter decisions. Converting problems into risks creates alignment between teams and management, helping distinguish what’s truly critical requiring immediate attention from what can be reasonable accommodated.” Sofie added.
This mindset is embedded into the way we’re building our risk tools at Nooga; not as additional layers of governance, but as practical and simple-to-use tools that visualize and bring what matters most to the surface.
*The full 5-minute lightning talk is available to watch here.
(Image Credit: Scaled Agile, Inc.)
(Image Credit: Scaled Agile, Inc.)
A Vision for the Future: Connecting the Dots for Better Outcomes
Michael Ginart, Product Manager, Nooga Scale & Portfolio
“For me, joining Nooga and heading straight into the SAFe Summit was the perfect kickoff,” said Michael, our newest product manager, focused on portfolio and ART-level planning.
Michael’s work centers on Nooga Scale and Portfolio, tools designed to help organizations bridge the gap between long-term strategy and daily execution. The 2025 State of SAFe report echoed the challenges we hear from customers — especially around Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), which remains both a high-priority and high-friction area for most enterprises.
“Only a third of organizations feel confident in their LPM maturity,” Michael noted. “That’s a gap we’re determined to close — by making it easier to align decisions, track outcomes, and fund what delivers real value.”
These Lean Portfolio Management challenges were also explored in a previous webinar we co-hosted with Scaled Agile — you can watch the recording here.
Looking Ahead: Evolving with the SAFe Community
We're proud to be part of the global and open SAFe community as we contribute innovative, practical tools that enable organizations to bridge agility and governance. By embedding strategic planning, risk, and incident management directly into existing development platforms and workflows, we're committed to helping teams seamlessly integrate these essential practices. As we listen and learn from practitioners facing real business challenges, we recognize that tomorrow's obstacles may differ from today's. This continuous evolution reinforces our commitment to remain open-minded and adaptive as we develop our tools.
