Introduction

The "SAFe Framework for Large-Scale Agile" course is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how it facilitates Agile transformations within large organizations. This course focuses on the application of SAFe principles and practices to optimize and scale agile methods across various portfolios, programs, and teams. Participants will gain insights into how SAFe fosters better collaboration, improves productivity, and drives faster time-to-market for complex projects.

Objectives

• Understand the core principles and values of SAFe.
• Learn how to plan and execute Agile Release Trains.
• Explore the roles and responsibilities in a SAFe implementation.
• Develop skills to facilitate SAFe transformations in large enterprises.
• Master techniques to measure and optimize SAFe success.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to SAFe

• Overview of Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Understanding the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its components.
• SAFe Core Values and Lean-Agile Mindset.
• Exploring the SAFe House of Lean.
• Agile Principles: Linking to SAFe execution.

Day 2: Leading SAFe Transformation

• The role of a SAFe leader and change agent.
• Building a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).
• Identifying value streams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Designing the implementation roadmap for SAFe.
• Gaining executive sponsorship and support for SAFe adoption.

Day 3: Executing Agile Release Trains

• Planning and executing Program Increments (PIs).
• Organizing teams and ARTs around value delivery.
• Managing PI Planning, execution, and innovation.
• Tracking and reporting ART progress and performance.
• Applying DevOps practices in a SAFe environment.

Day 4: Roles, Responsibilities, and Scaling

• Understanding SAFe roles and their interactions.
• Responsibilities of Release Train Engineer and Product Owner.
• Scaling agile across the enterprise with SAFe.
• Effective collaboration across multiple teams and departments.
• Using architectural runway and systems thinking.

Day 5: Measuring and Optimizing SAFe Performance

• Metrics and KPIs for evaluating SAFe success.
• Continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops.
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the SAFe process.
• Advanced techniques for optimizing ART performance.
• Case studies and successful SAFe implementations.