News #07-25: Procurement in Government & Defense - the LAP perspective
This month, we’re diving into the high-stakes world of Government & Defense Procurement.
First stop: Switzerland. The F-35 fighter jet deal turned scandal — we’ll break it down through the LAP lens and show how things could have played out differently. Bonus: a concrete application of the Lean Procurement Canvas to the case.
Next stop: the US. With the SPEED Act, the Department of Defense is shaking up its procurement playbook. If you’re familiar with agile or LAP, the underlying principles might ring a bell…
Let’s dig in! Cheers,
Sophie
Stories of the month
LAP Alliance Updates
Certification & Community
Joint LAP Alliance and Scrum.org free webinar
Mirko Kleiner (President, LAP Alliance), Simon Reindl (Professional Scrum Trainer & Board Member, LAP Alliance) and Eric Naiburg (COO, Scrum.org), share insights from the 2025 Global Annual Report: State of Agility in Procurement & Supply. They’ll explore how the NextGen Supply Chain—empowered by AI, Agile practices, and the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM)—is transforming how value is delivered across enterprises and partner ecosystems.
📅 June 30, 4pm CET
Upcoming courses
Certified LAP Practitioner (Credential 1)
August 27-28, Istanbul , with Mirko
August 27 - September 3, Online, DISCOUNTED BUNDLE: Lean-Agile Procurement (Credential 1) + Big Room Simulation (Credential 2) with Mirko
September 8–9, Online, with Simon
Advanced modules and Credential 2
September 3, Online, Big Room Simulation (Credential 2) with Mirko
September 9, online, Accelerate your Business with the New Economic Engine, with Simon & Mirko