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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 by example

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others, it is the only means.

– Albert Einstein

Leading by example refers to the practice of setting a good example for others to follow, either through your actions or behavior. It is a leadership style that emphasizes setting a positive example for others to emulate, rather than simply giving instructions or commands. This can be an effective way to inspire and motivate others and can also help to build trust and credibility as a leader.

What are the behaviors that leaders should embrace to set the right example?

  • Insatiable learning
  • Authenticity
  • Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  • Courage
  • Growing others
  • Decentralized decision-making

If you are a Coach and perhaps contemplating delivering a Leading SAFe® class, you will find there is only one slide in lesson 6 on leading by example, with very little trainer guidance other than listing the six behaviors...