Implementing SAFe

Enhances agility, collaboration, and efficiency in complex projects.

What is Implementing SAFe?

Duration : 2 days
Time: 9 am - 5 pm in all time zones

Scaling Agile with SAFe

Implementing SAFe helps organizations scale Agile across multiple teams, fostering alignment, collaboration, and efficiency. It provides a structured approach to managing complex product development while ensuring continuous value delivery.

Driving Business Agility

By adopting SAFe, businesses can optimize Agile Release Trains (ARTs), improve workflow efficiency, and integrate Lean-Agile principles. This leads to faster time-to-market, increased productivity, and sustainable enterprise growth.

Prerequisites for Implementing SAFe

  • Basic Agile Knowledge – Understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
  • Leadership Commitment – Support from executives and key stakeholders.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration – Willingness to align teams and workflows.
  • Lean-Agile Mindset – Adoption of Lean principles for efficiency and adaptability.
  • Training & Certification – SAFe training for teams, leaders, and Agile coaches.
  • Clear Value Streams – Identification of value delivery processes across the organization
  1. Introduction to SAFe & Lean-Agile Principles
    Understand the fundamentals of the Scaled Agile Framework, its core values, and Lean-Agile principles to drive enterprise agility.

  2. Agile Release Trains (ARTs) & PI Planning
    Learn how to organize teams into Agile Release Trains, coordinate multiple teams, and execute successful Program Increment (PI) planning.

  3. Lean Portfolio Management & Execution
    Explore how to align business strategy with execution, manage investments, and optimize value delivery across the enterprise.

  4. SAFe Implementation & Continuous Improvement
    Develop a roadmap for SAFe adoption, scale agile practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

 
  1. SAFe Agilist (SA) / SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
    Lead agile transformations, train teams, and guide organizations in SAFe adoption.

  2. Release Train Engineer (RTE)
    Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensure smooth PI planning, and manage dependencies across teams.

  3. Lean Portfolio Manager
    Align business strategy with execution, oversee investment funding, and drive enterprise agility.

  4. SAFe Scrum Master / SAFe Product Owner
    Support agile teams, enhance collaboration, and optimize value delivery in SAFe environments.

 
  • What is SAFe, and why is it important?
    SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a structured approach to scaling Agile across large organizations, improving collaboration, efficiency, and value delivery.

  • Who should implement SAFe?
    SAFe is ideal for enterprises, large teams, and organizations seeking to scale Agile practices across multiple departments.

  • What are the key benefits of SAFe implementation?
    It enhances team alignment, accelerates product delivery, improves efficiency, and ensures customer-centric solutions.

  • What are the prerequisites for implementing SAFe?
    Basic Agile knowledge, leadership commitment, cross-team collaboration, and SAFe training are essential for a successful implementation.

Course Features

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Steps to Implement SAFe in Your Organization

Train Teams & Leaders

Train Teams & Leaders

Educate stakeholders, executives, and teams on SAFe principles, roles, and responsibilities. Provide SAFe certification training to ensure everyone understands Lean-Agile practices, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and portfolio management. Strong leadership commitment is essential for a successful transformation.

Identify Value Streams

Identify Value Streams

Analyze and map how value flows through the organization, from ideation to customer delivery. Define operational and development value streams to ensure teams work on high-priority initiatives that drive business success. This step helps in structuring Agile Release Trains (ARTs) around the flow of value.

Launch Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

Launch Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

Form cross-functional teams that work together to deliver incremental value. Conduct Program Increment (PI) planning sessions to align all teams on goals, dependencies, and deliverables. ARTs facilitate synchronized execution, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams.