SAFe Reference Guide 4.0: Scaled Agile Framework for Lean Software and Systems Engineering

by Dean Leffingwell, Alex Yakyma (Contributor), Richard Knaster (Contributor)

<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> The Must-have Reference Guide for SAFe® Practitioners “There are a lot of methods of scale out there, but the Scaled Agile Framework is the one lighting up the world.” –Steve Elliot, Founder/CEO AgileCraft   “You don’t have to be perfect to start SAFe because you learn as you go–learning is built in. Before SAFe, I would not know how to help my teams but now I have many tools to enable the teams. My job is really fun and the bottom line is I have never enjoyed my job more!” –Product Manager, Fortune 500 Enterprise   Captured for the first time in print, the SAFe body of knowledge is now available as a handy desktop reference to help you accomplish your mission of building better software and systems. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of what has, until now, only been available online at scaledagileframework.com. The SAFe knowledge base was developed from real-world field experience and provides proven success patterns for implementing Lean-Agile software and systems development at enterprise scale. This book provides comprehensive guidance for work at the enterprise Portfolio, Value Stream, Program, and Team levels, including the various roles, activities, and artifacts that constitute the Framework, along with the foundational elements of values, mindset, principles, and practices.   Education & Training Key to Success   The practice of SAFe is spreading rapidly throughout the world. The majority of Fortune 100 U.S. companies have certified SAFe practitioners and consultants, as do an increasing percentage of the Global 1000 enterprises. Case study results–visit scaledagileframework.com/case-studies... With results like these, the demand from enterprises seeking SAFe expertise is accelerating at a dramatic rate. Successful implementations may vary in context, but share a common a workforce well trained and educated in SAFe practices. This book–along with authorized training and certification–will help you understand how to maximize the value of your role within a SAFe organization. The result is greater alignment, visibility, improved performance throughout the enterprise, and ultimately better outcomes for the business. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <![endif]-->

Genres: Business, Technology, Management

555 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1797

Reviews

[Kálmán Kéménczy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I read this book 6 years ago.
Every single page makes me think and energize me. Sometimes I disagree and most of the time I have to admit I was wrong. I like the whole concept and I think does not matter the size of your company you should always think about in that large scale. I knew lot of things I have read in this book but it helped to connect the dots.

[Luis Peris · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would say 2,5 starts because I don't really like the book but it's a good source of references to go deeper in different topics such as lean or agile development.

To be fair, I have not read the book itself. But starting from the index of the book I have been visiting the web articles, so I could say that I have read the future reference manual of SAFE 4.5 :) This reference manual is simply huge. The articles are short but the references to other elements of the framework and the open space to deepen with references to books or articles to be able to understand well the approach makes learning the framework a titanic task.

On the framework itself, I think it has improved both in its contents and in its diagrams and that it compiles a compendium of good practices, principles and values ​​of Agile, Lean, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup, etc. which makes it a curious place to get ideas. However, and despite its modularity in version 4.5, it is overly prescriptive and complex. Sometimes with practices disguised as agility under a huge bureaucracy and almost fanciful planning.

So I think it has improved as reference manual and framework but it is still a difficult brick to digest.

[Allisonperkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong overview of scaled agile framework. This does bring in many tenants of agile processes. While the intro chapter did put me off, the overall feel does combine many of the best practices I've seen, and used, across the years.

This is a great reference - but do not this is only a reference.

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