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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

Glossary

SAFe® provides a very comprehensive glossary that can be found here: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/glossary/.

However, there are a number of SAFe® terms we want to call out here:

  1. Scrum Master/Team Coach (SM/TC)– The individual on each Agile team who is responsible for helping the team implement and maintain Agile practices, optimize and improve the team’s performance, and partner with the RTE to guide the performance improvements of the ART as a whole.
  2. Product Owner (PO) – A member of the Agile team who is responsible for ensuring that the products and services delivered by the team have maxim Business Value and that the Team Backlog reflects the most current needs of customers and Stakeholders.
  3. Release Train Engineer (RTE) – The Coach for the ART.
  4. Product Management (PM) – These individuals are typically the first level that interfaces with the customer. They own, define, and prioritize the ART backlog...