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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

The I&A Event

The last formal event of the PI is the I&A event. This is a three-part event that occurs during the IP Iteration before PI Planning. The three parts are the PI System Demo, Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement, and the Retrospective and Problem-Solving Workshop. All ART members and Stakeholders participate. The intent of the event is to foster relentless improvement and drive a Continuous Learning Culture.

The PI System Demo

The PI System Demo is the first part of I&A. This demo shows all the Features that the ART developed during the PI. It is different from the Iteration System Demos in that the audience is broader and the demo tends to be more customer-focused and polished.

This demo should tell a story. Explain and show the customers’ journey to using the Features that were developed. We expect this demo to take about 1 hour. There is no requirement that every team presents individually.

Product Management typically leads this demo...