Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

1. Agile at Scale: Provides guidance for implementing Agile practices across large-scale programs and portfolios.

2. Lean-Agile Principles: Based on lean and agile principles, emphasizing customer value, empowerment, transparency, and continuous improvement.

3. Agile Release Trains (ARTs): Organizes work into cross-functional Agile teams aligned to a common mission or value stream.

4. Program Increment (PI) Planning: Cadence-based planning event aligning multiple Agile teams on a shared vision and backlog for the upcoming program increment.

Before learning the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), it's beneficial to have the following skills:

1. Agile Principles and Practices: Understanding of Agile principles and experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or Kanban.

2. Project Management: Knowledge of project management concepts, including planning, execution, and delivery.

3. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead teams, facilitate collaboration, and drive change within the organization.

4. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas, facilitate discussions, and resolve conflicts.

By learning the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you gain the following skills:

1. Agile Leadership: Skills to lead Agile transformation initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

2. Scaling Agile Practices: Ability to scale Agile practices across large organizations, programs, and portfolios.

3. Alignment and Collaboration: Skills to align teams, stakeholders, and business objectives to achieve organizational goals.

4. Lean-Agile Principles: Understanding of lean-agile principles and how to apply them to optimize value delivery.