Who this book is for

This book is not a reference guide it is a handbook. A reference guide would be far too long but critically you have the Framework site, which is the most comprehensive knowledge base of all things SAFe®.

We have aimed this book at those newly qualified SAFe® Practice Consultants (SPCs) who have maybe just completed and passed the 4-day Implementing SAFe® class.

Certified SPCs are change agents who combine their technical knowledge of SAFe® with an intrinsic motivation to improve the company’s software and systems development processes. They play a critical role in successfully implementing SAFe®.

As we all know, there is a world of difference between attending a class and passing an exam to actually implementing SAFe® in an organization.

One of our colleagues used to say “Would I get on a plane with a pilot that has just read a book and passed an exam?” For those that drive, there is a world of difference between passing your theory test and actually learning to drive. And who remembers that first solo drive?

However, this book is not just for newly qualified SPCs. Are you an SPC trying to get SAFe® to work in your organization? Are you a Scrum Master/Team Coach or Release Train Engineer wondering why SAFe® is hard? Are you a Product Owner or Product Management and need to help your teams deliver? Are you an Architect and wondering what your role is? Are you a team member and just want to know why you are doing these crazy ceremonies? This is also the book for you.

Whether you are new to SAFe®, or you’ve struggled with how to make it work in the real world, this book is for you. It is also helpful for new Agile Coaches, or teams without the benefit of an experienced Agile Coach.