SAFe 4.5 Reference Guide

The SAFe® 4.5 Reference Guide is ideal for anyone serious about learning and implementing the world's leading framework for enterprise agility. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of the scaledagileframework.com knowledge base, the website that thousands of the world's largest brands turn to for building better software and systems.

SAFe 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, Large Solution, Program, and Team levels, including the various roles, activities, and artifacts that constitute the Framework. The practice of SAFe is spreading rapidly throughout the world. The majority of Fortune 100 companies have certified SAFe professionals and consultants, as do an increasing percentage of the Global 2000.

Successful implementations may vary in context but share a common attribute: a workforce well trained and educated in SAFe practices. This book-along with authorised training and certification-will help you understand how to maximise the value of your role within a SAFe organisation. The result is greater alignment and visibility, improved performance throughout the enterprise, and ultimately better outcomes for the business.