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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

Executing PI Planning

The PI Planning Event is typically 2 days long. Depending on whether you are in person or remote or have distributed teams across multiple time zones, you may want to span the event across a greater number of days for shorter durations each day.

Figure 10.1 depicts the standard PI Planning Event schedule. We will walk through each activity in detail.

Figure 10.1 – PI Planning Schedule (© Scaled Agile, Inc.)

Figure 10.1 – PI Planning Schedule (© Scaled Agile, Inc.)

There are several PI Planning schedule variations in Appendix B.

When preparing for PI Planning, be sure to use the SAFe® PI Planning Toolkit. It is a rich resource that can help ensure a successful PI Planning Event. The SAFe® PI Planning Toolkit is only available to SPCs and RTEs in good standing.

Let’s take a deeper dive into the various parts of the event.

Day 1 kick-off

Day 1 starts out with breakfast! One of the most important items at a face-to-face PI Planning Event is food. If...