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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

Leading and Lagging Indicators

Lagging Indicators are typically output-oriented—easy to measure but hard to improve or influence. Leading Indicators, on the other hand, are typically input-oriented—hard to measure but easy to influence.

Let us illustrate this with a simple example:

For many of us, a personal goal is weight loss. Your weight is a clear Lagging Indicator that is easy to measure. You step on a scale and you have your answer, but how do you actually reach your goal? For weight loss, there are two Leading Indicators:

  • Calories consumed
  • Calories burned

These two indicators are easy to influence—you just need to eat less and move more. However, they’re challenging to measure. When you order lunch in a restaurant, the number of calories may not be listed on the menu. Even if you can secure a calorie count for everything you eat, accurate figures will require precise measurements—a digital food scale, measuring cups...