Leading SAFe (SA)
Why SAFe™
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is a widely adopted methodology that enables organizations to implement Agile practices across multiple teams and departments. This fosters alignment, collaboration, and efficient value delivery. Gartner has recognized SAFe as the most considered and adopted framework for scaling Agile.
Why Invest in SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Training:
- Comprehensive Role Understanding: Participants gain a deep understanding of the responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Managers, enabling them to drive value delivery effectively.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: The training sharpens decision-making abilities, allowing professionals to prioritize features and tasks that align with strategic objectives.
- Improved Stakeholder Engagement: Become better equipped to manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring product development meets customer needs and expectations.
- Career Advancement: Holding a SAFe POPM certification enhances professional credibility and opens up new career opportunities in Agile product management.
Description
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to excel as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a SAFe® environment. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of these key roles and their impact on driving value delivery within the Agile Release Train (ART).
The course combines in-depth theory with hands-on exercises, enabling participants to confidently manage backlogs, refine Features and Stories, and plan and execute Iterations and Program Increments. It also covers collaboration techniques with Solution Managers and Epic Owners to align strategy and execution across the enterprise.
Participants will learn how to:
- Apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories.
- Manage Program and Team backlogs to maximize value delivery.
- Understand the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture.
Upon course completion, participants will be eligible to take the SAFe® POPM exam to earn their certification, validating their expertise in the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager roles.
Objectives
- Articulate the roles and responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Managers within a SAFe enterprise.
- Apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Features into Stories, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Effectively prioritize and manage Program and Team backlogs to maximize value delivery.
- Collaborate with teams and stakeholders during PI Planning to define and align program objectives.
- Plan and execute Iterations and Program Increments to deliver incremental value.
- Utilize the Continuous Delivery Pipeline to improve the flow of value and foster a DevOps culture.
- Measure and track progress using key SAFe metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Align the vision and strategy with execution through close collaboration with Solution Managers and Epic Owners.
Outline
- Introduction to the course and its objectives.
- Overview of SAFe and the importance of Product Owners and Product Managers role.
- Key learning outcomes and certification details.
- The Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe Core Values.
- Overview of the Agile Release Train (ART) and its purpose.
- Key responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Managers.
- Collaboration with Solution Managers, Epic Owners, and other stakeholders.
- Identifying and understanding customer needs.
- Defining and prioritizing value streams.
- Applying Design Thinking principles in SAFe.
- Creating and refining Features and Stories.
- Applying Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) prioritization.
- Balancing Program and Team backlogs for maximum value delivery.
- Handling dependencies and cross-team alignment.
- Participating in PI Planning and defining PI Objectives.
- Aligning team and program goals.
- Managing risks, dependencies, and commitments during PI Planning.
- Tracking progress through Program Increment execution.
- Planning Iterations and managing team backlogs.
- Collaborating with teams during Iteration execution.
- Accepting Stories as “done” and ensuring quality delivery.
- Conducting Iteration Reviews and Retrospectives.
- Understanding the Continuous Delivery Pipeline in SAFe.
- The role of DevOps in enabling faster, reliable value delivery.
- Techniques for improving flow and removing bottlenecks.
- Identifying and leveraging key SAFe metrics.
- Using Inspect and Adapt workshops to drive continuous improvement.
- Aligning improvements with business outcomes.
- Building trust and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
- Enhancing leadership and decision-making skills.
- Fostering a culture of innovation and learning.
- Group exercise: Creating and prioritizing a backlog for a real-world scenario.
- Review of key concepts and course takeaways.
- Tips for passing the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam.
- Recap of key learnings.
- Q&A and open discussion.
- Certification process and next steps for professional development.
Who Should Attend
- Product Owners
- Product Managers
- Business Analysts
- Program Managers
- Project Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Portfolio Managers
- Solution Managers
- Executives and Leaders involved in an Agile transformation
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