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SAFe – A dangerous weapon: Techniques for implementing a lasting adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework - Agile Connecticut Feb 2016
The document outlines techniques for implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to promote lasting organizational change. Key recommendations include applying lean-agile principles, decentralizing decision-making, and leveraging open space discussions to engage stakeholders. It emphasizes the importance of leadership in initiating change and aligning teams with the mission, while encouraging a sustainable and motivated work environment.
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SAFe – A dangerous weapon: Techniques for implementing a lasting adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework - Agile Connecticut Feb 2016
- 1. yuval@ .com SAFe –A dangerous weapon. Techniques to implementing a lasting adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework Yuval Yeret Feb 29 2015
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- 3. 3© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved.V4.0.0© 2016 Scaled Agile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Foundations of the Scaled Agile Framework® 4.0 Values, Principles, Practices, Implementation http://scaledagileframework.com/videos-and-presentations/
- 4. 4© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4 Apply Lean-Agile principles #1-Take an economic view #2-Apply systems thinking #3-Assume variability; preserve options #4-Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles #5-Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems #6-Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths #7-Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning #8-Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers #9-Decentralize decision-making Leffingwell et al. © 2015 Scaled Agile, Inc. All Rights Reserved 4
- 5. 5© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SAFe for midsize solutions Expand one level
- 6. 6© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SAFe for large solutions Collapse one level
- 7. 7© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Build value with Agile Release Trains 4 Apply cadence and synchronization 4 Communicate with Vision and Roadmap 4 Manage the flow of work 4 Apply objective Milestones to measure progress
- 8. 8© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Synchronize with PI Planning 4 Requirements and design emerge 4 Important stakeholderdecisions are accelerated 4 Teams create—and take responsibilty—for plans 4 All stakeholders face-to-face, (but typically multiple locations) 4 Managementsets the mission, with minimum possible constraints Future product development tasks can’t be pre-determined. Distribute planning and control to those who can understand and react to the end results. — Michael Kennedy, Product Development for the Lean Enterprise
- 9. 9© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9 Lead the implementation
- 10. 10© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Leadership Foundation People are already doing their best; the problems are with the system. Only management can change the system. —W. Edwards Deming ‣ Lead the change ‣ Know the way; emphasize life-long learning ‣ Develop people ‣ Inspire and align with mission; minimize constraints ‣ Decentralize decision-making ‣ Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers Respectfor peopleandculture Flow Innovation Relentless improvement VALUE LEADERSHIP
- 11. 11© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Implementing SAFe 1,2,3
- 12. 12© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved.V4.0.0© 2016 Scaled Agile, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 13. 13© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sustainable Pace – Not just for engineers… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGfplQ1FUFs
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- 20. yuval@ .com How we achieved a healthy transformation flow at companies like HP, Siemens, Amdocs Improve/ Boost Backlog I DecideProspects Stable/ Recharging F B Leading SAFe Mgmt Workshop Kickoff/ Quick Start Stabilize – I&A L N “Pullfrom management & executives” E D Market/Sell more depth Q R Market/Sell the change to LOBs G
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- 22. yuval@ .com Let Leaders Pull Training • RunLeading-SAFe / Foundations every X weeks • Market internally using “Launch” techniques (Scarcity, Deadline, etc.) • Let people opt-in • Will identify champions and potentially interested value streams/ARTs
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- 26. 26© 2016 ScaledAgile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12. Open the space in the SAFe QuickStart When you find a Value Stream, go all in and all at once for each Train. The one-week launch is a proven adoption model. SAFe Scrum Master Orientation SAFe Product Owner Orientation Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Tooltraining Go. SAFe. Now. Training: SAFe for Teams Prepare PI Planning • Leave some of the HOW decisions open for discussion • Mini-open-space addressing “Vote of confidence” concerns regarding “What are the implications of running SAFe on our train”
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- 28. yuval@ .com Use guerillamarketing to grow – leveraging the beach head Improve/ Boost Backlog I DecideProspects Stable/ Recharging D Leading SAFe Mgmt Workshop Kickoff/ Quick Start Stabilize – I&A L N Q R Share success,publicly visualize, invite prospects to PI Demo Invite prospects to QuickStart/ PI Planning Any other ideas?
- 29. yuval@ .com In summary - Try this on your next SAFeimplementation: 1. Treat the enterprise/portfolio as an open market, use marketing techniques,let trains/value streams pull. 2. Invite people to pull/opt into training (Foundations,Leading SAFe, ScrumXP,PO, etc.) and use that to identify leads/prospects. 3. Use open space to invite interested people to discuss the potential and implications of Scaling Agile w/ SAFe in the organization. 4. Use Leading SAFe combined with ManagementWorkshop for Trains/VSs that pull and want to start – make them own their SAFe approach. 5. Spice QuickStart with mini-open-space vignettes e.g. around “Vote of confidence”in first PI Planning. 6. Use guerilla marketing to grow – share successes,invite prospects to exciting ceremonies such as PI Planning, PI Demo, invite excited leaders to share their story in periodical training or directly send prospects to hear a testimonial from them.
- 30. yuval@ .com • http://scaledagileframework.com/videos-and-presentations/ •http://scaledagileframework.com/videos-and-presentations/ • http://yuvalyeret.com/pull-based-change-management/ • http://yuvalyeret.com/2015/11/02/safe-invitations-part-13-pull-based-change/, • http://yuvalyeret.com/2015/11/03/safe-invitations-part-23-management-workshop-and-vote- of-confidence-driven-open-space-in-quickstart/ • http://yuvalyeret.com/2015/11/04/safe-invitations-part-23-combining-open-space-agility-and- safe/ • http://www.agilesparks.com/safe-implementation-strategy-leadership-focusing-workshop • http://openspaceagility.com/ References
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