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SAFe® Coaches Handbook

By : Darren Wilmshurst, Lindy Quick
Book Image

SAFe® Coaches Handbook

By: Darren Wilmshurst, Lindy Quick

Overview of this book

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is widely recognized as an eff ective methodology for implementing Agile practices at the Enterprise level. However, the complexity of SAFe® can make it challenging for Teams and organizations to determine which practices can be safely adapted to their unique needs. Although SAFe® is a framework rather than a set of rules, promoting adaptation, it’s crucial to understand why SAFe® practices are designed the way they are along with the consequences of modifying them. The SAFe® Coaches Handbook is a comprehensive resource that goes beyond a how-to guide, providing a deep understanding of SAFe® principles and practices. The chapters are designed in a way to teach you how to successfully implement SAFe® in your organization and eff ectively manage the Team’s Backlog while avoiding common pitfalls. You’ll discover optimal ways to create SAFe® Teams and run successful Events. You’ll also learn how to plan Agile Release Trains (ARTs), manage the ART Backlog, conduct PI Planning, and grasp the importance of Value Stream Identifi cation in driving value delivery. By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with practical tips and advice to help you successfully customize the Scaled Agile Framework to your Enterprise’s needs while preserving the aspects that make it work successfully.
Table of Contents (26 chapters)
Free Chapter
2
Part 1: Agile Teams
7
Part 2: Agile Release Trains
13
Part 3: Portfolio
20
Chapter 17: Embracing Agility and Nurturing Transformation
21
Glossary
Appendix A

Casualties of the digital age

There is no doubt that we are in the deployment stage of the Age of Software and Digital following the devastating effect of Covid-19 not only on businesses but also on people’s lives and loved ones.

Part of your narrative when teaching SAFe®, running a workshop, or talking to Leaders is to remind them of some of those business casualties. The examples provided are UK based, but you will need examples that reflect your region and even industry.

Primark, a European fashion retail store, was forced to close all 375 stores 12 days after the initial Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020. They did not reopen for six months and reportedly lost £800m in revenue because they could not sell online. Two years later (yes, two years), in October 2022, Primark announced a trial of a click-and-collect service across just 25 stores. While Primark has survived, they still do not have full e-commerce capability.

The same cannot be said for Sir Philip...