SAFe to Scale

The Scaled Agile Framework(R) (SAFe(R)) is the world's leading framework for scaling agile practices for dozens or for even hundreds of agile teams. Product Managers and Product Owners play a pivotal role in the success of any SAFe implementation by adopting a product thinking mindset. This book equips them with the knowledge and tools to excel in the SAFe environment by adopting product thinking.

"This book, SAFe to Scale by Valerio Zanini, serves as a comprehensive guide for Product Managers and Product Owners seeking to scale agile ways of working within their unique contexts. Through a blend of practical insights, real-world examples, and expert advice from experienced SPCs and SPCTs, readers will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage these transformative technologies to drive innovation, collaboration, and adaptability. The journey to thriving in today's digital era requires a nuanced approach that embraces change, fosters creativity, and prioritizes continuous improvement." - Vikas Kapila, SPCT

"I must admit that this is a gem of a collection of things to help an organization with scaling up, and I would definitely recommend this to every agilist out there. Just working in an Agile way is not enough to pull it through. What is critical here is to understand that a Product way of thinking and execution should take center stage. And that is the value-add from our dear friend Valerio - who is diligently focusing on changing the world through education and coaching with his product thinking knowledge." - Ramesh Nori, SPCT

Through this book, you will:

• Master the roles and responsibilities of Product Managers and Product Owners within the SAFe framework.
• Navigate the SAFe hierarchy, from Epics to Features to Stories, and prioritize effectively.
• Adopt a product thinking mindset to deliver exceptional value through continuous iteration and learning cycles.
• Foster strong collaboration with Agile Teams, stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Leverage powerful SAFe artifacts like the ART Backlog and the Planning Board to drive development activities.
• Identify MVPs with Product Journey Maps with a focus on key hypotheses.
• Identify and track progress on PI Objectives to drive value for your customers and business.
• Implement effective backlog refinement techniques to ensure your team builds the right things.

>"I love how easy you made it to understand the concepts. The diagrams help the readers visualize the concepts and make them easy to retain. I am glad you also addressed what happens to the existing roles in the org when SAFe is implemented. I felt the case studies that are in the book were the cherry on top! I enjoyed reading them and it cemented the understanding of this framework. Overall I felt the book was a definitely value added to my toolbox." - Bonsy Yelsangi, CST

Includes:

• Contributions from SAFe SPCT and SPC experts.
• Access to downloadable templates and deep-dive articles.
• Full color pictures and diagrams to help understand the structure of the SAFe framework.

Expert Contributors:

• Luke Hohmann, SPC, SAFe Fellow
• Ajiri Ideh, RTE, SPC, MBA
• Anil Jaising, CST, Certified DevOps Trainer
• Vikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMT
• Bernie Maloney, CST
• John Mulligan, SPC
• Ramesh Nori, SPCT
• Thomas Nowaczyk, VP Product Management
• Brian Schweickert, SPC
• Jason Tanner, CST
• Bonsy Yelsangi, CST
• Yuval Yeret, SPCT, SAFe Fellow, PST

Forward by:

• Vikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMT
• Ramesh Nori, SPCT