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SAFe to Scale: The practical guide to Scaled Agile for Product Managers and Product Owners
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 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 provides a solid foundation for learning about the critical aspects of the SAFe Framework with a deeper focus on applying product-based thinking... Whether you are an experienced Product Manager or Product Owner wanting to deepen your knowledge, or you are looking for guidance on how to be effective in your new role, this book provides the opportunity to learn directly from an experienced guide.” - Andrew Sales, Chief Methodologist, SAFe Fellow and SPCT
"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 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.
Whether you are a seasoned product professional or just starting your SAFe journey, this book is your roadmap to success.
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 Hohmann, SPC, SAFe FellowAjiri Ideh, RTE, SPC, MBAAnil Jaising, CST, Certified DevOps TrainerVikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMTBernie Maloney, CSTJohn Mulligan, SPCRamesh Nori, SPCTThomas Nowaczyk, VP Product ManagementBrian Schweickert, SPCJason Tanner, CSTBonsy Yelsangi, CSTYuval Yeret, SPCT, SAFe Fellow, PST
Forward Sales, Chief Methodologist, SAFe Fellow and SPCTVikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMTRamesh Nori, SPCT
"This book provides a solid foundation for learning about the critical aspects of the SAFe Framework with a deeper focus on applying product-based thinking... Whether you are an experienced Product Manager or Product Owner wanting to deepen your knowledge, or you are looking for guidance on how to be effective in your new role, this book provides the opportunity to learn directly from an experienced guide.” - Andrew Sales, Chief Methodologist, SAFe Fellow and SPCT
"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 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.
Whether you are a seasoned product professional or just starting your SAFe journey, this book is your roadmap to success.
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 Hohmann, SPC, SAFe FellowAjiri Ideh, RTE, SPC, MBAAnil Jaising, CST, Certified DevOps TrainerVikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMTBernie Maloney, CSTJohn Mulligan, SPCRamesh Nori, SPCTThomas Nowaczyk, VP Product ManagementBrian Schweickert, SPCJason Tanner, CSTBonsy Yelsangi, CSTYuval Yeret, SPCT, SAFe Fellow, PST
Forward Sales, Chief Methodologist, SAFe Fellow and SPCTVikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMTRamesh Nori, SPCT
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Published November 24, 2025
About the author
Valerio Zanini
11 books3 followersA product innovator and digital leader, Valerio Zanini is passionate about creating products that customers love and developing the teams that make them a reality. With two decades of product development experience in a variety of organizations including Capital One, Cisco, Goozex.com and others, he excels at building new products in the early stages of product innovation, where uncertainty and lack of a clear solution are the biggest challenges. He works with organizations worldwide to spark a culture of innovation and drive agile transformation.
He is the author of "AI for Product Managers" and other books: Deliver Great Products That Customers Love, published in 2018, Sprint Your Way to Scrum published in 2021.
He's the founder and CEO of 5D Vision https://www.5dvision.com and can also be contacted on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vzanini/
He is the author of "AI for Product Managers" and other books: Deliver Great Products That Customers Love, published in 2018, Sprint Your Way to Scrum published in 2021.
He's the founder and CEO of 5D Vision https://www.5dvision.com and can also be contacted on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vzanini/
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