SAFe to Scale: The practical guide to Scaled Agile for Product Managers and Product Owners

The Scaled Agile Framework(R) (SAFe(R)) 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. SAFe to Scale by Valerio Zanini 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

"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." - Ramesh Nori, SPCT

Through this book, you will:

• Master the roles and responsibilities of Product Managers and Product Owners within the SAFe framework.
• Refine the backlog, 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 using Product Journey Maps with a focus on key hypotheses.
• Identify and track progress on PI Objectives to drive value for your customers and business.

Whether you are a seasoned product professional or just starting your SAFe journey, this book is your roadmap to success.

"This book 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." - Vikas Kapila, SPCT

Included with the book:

• Contributions 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 Contributors:

• Luke Hohmann, SPC, SAFe Fellow
• Ajiri Ideh, RTE, SPC, MBA
• Anil Jaising, CST, Certified DevOps Trainer
• Vikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMT
• Bernie Maloney, CST
• John Mulligan, SPC
• Ramesh Nori, SPCT
• Thomas Nowaczyk, VP Product Management
• Brian Schweickert, SPC
• Jason Tanner, CST
• Bonsy Yelsangi, CST
• Yuval Yeret, SPCT, SAFe Fellow, PST

Foreword by:

• Andrew Sales, Chief Methodologist, SAFe Fellow and SPCT
• Vikas Kapila, SPCT, AKT, JMT
• Ramesh Nori, SPCT

"I love how easy you made it to understand the concepts. The diagrams help the readers visualize the concepts and make them easy to retain. I felt the case studies that are in the book were the cherry on top! Overall I felt the book was definitely value added to my toolbox." - Bonsy Yelsangi, CST