Overview to SAFe Methodology

In this two-day course, you will gain the knowledge necessary to lead an enterprise agile transformation by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework, with its underlying principles of lean thinking, and product development flow. You will leave with an understanding of how the principles and practices of the framework support Lean Thinking, Agile Development, SAFe ScrumXP, Agile Release Train, Agile Portfolio Management, Agile Architecture, and Scaling Leadership.

Module 1 – Intro to SAFe

Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework^TM

Module 2 – Lean Thinking

An overview of Lean Software Development and Product Development Flow

Module 3 – Agile Development

Application of Agile development in the enterprise context. Business Benefits.

Module 4 – SAFe ScrumXP

An experiential walkthrough of “SAFe ScrumXP”, focusing on scalable technical, project management and economic prioritization practices that enable scaling to the program and portfolio level

Module 5 – Agile Release Train

Identification, implementation and execution of Agile Release Trains – long-lived programs whereby teams-of-agile-teams optimize quality and velocity delivery for the enterprises larger value streams

Module 6 – Agile Portfolio Management

Agile transformational patterns for Strategy and Investment Funding, Program Management, and Governance

Module 7 – Agile Architecture

Principles of Agile Architecture, role of System and Enterprise Architects, and Architecting with Flow

Module 8 – Scaling Leadership

Scaling Enterprise Lean | Agile leadership