The Must-have Reference Guide for SAFe® Professionals 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 Since beginning our Lean-Agile journey with SAFe Vantiv has focused its
strategic efforts and its execution. We have improved the predictability of product delivery
while maintaining high quality and have become even more responsive to customers-resulting in
higher customer satisfaction. And just as important employee engagement went up over the past
year. -Dave Kent Enterprise Agile Coach Vantiv Fully updated to include the new innovations
in SAFe 4.5 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.
Education & Training Key to Success 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. Case study results-visit
scaledagileframework.com case-studies-typically include: 30 - 75% faster time-to-market 25 -
75% increase in productivity 20 - 50% improvements in quality 10 - 50% increased employee
engagement Successful implementations may vary in context but share a common attribute: 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 and visibility improved performance throughout
the enterprise and ultimately better outcomes for the business.
