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Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)

SAFe® Framework

When several agile teams work together in product development to sustainably develop the product portfolio, agile frameworks such as Scrum or Scrum of Scrum reach their limits.

SAFe® as a scaled framework offers companies the opportunity to focus on customers, products, innovation and growth by focussing on value streams instead of hierarchies as a second ‘operating system’.

Are you wondering whether SAFe® as a scaled framework fits your organisation and goals?

Are you wondering how you can design a successful implementation in your organisation?

Are you already using SAFe® and want to optimise the flow in your organisation?

We at LEITWERK Consulting will be happy to support you on your individual SAFe® journey and thus create the basis for sustainably ensuring the necessary business agility.

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What is SAFe®?

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) was published in 2011 by Dean Leffingwell and Drew Jemilo. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is like a knowledge platform that is continuously expanded and developed by a global community. SAFe® supports companies or large organisational units in establishing lean and agile practices. The scaled framework thus promotes agile alignment and collaboration between teams across organisational boundaries.

In order to ensure the necessary business agility in companies, SAFe® as a framework offers the necessary flexibility for different organisational sizes. SAFe® essentially combines proven principles and methods such as Lean, Agile and DevOps.

Whether it's smaller solutions with 50-125 employees or complex systems that require thousands of employees, SAFe® is scalable and customisable to meet different requirements. With the help of Agile Release Trains (ART), the company is able to cover the entire value chain ‘end-to-end’ and never lose the customer focus.

Introducing SAFe® is a complex endeavour, as existing processes and working methods are changed across all hierarchical levels.

The roles of the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) and the Release Train Engineer (RTE) play a decisive role in successful implementation and optimised operation.

Our approach
Your individual SAFe® Journey

  • Icon Framework

    Selection of the appropriate scaled framework

    Have you already heard of SAFe® and know companies that have introduced the scaled framework? Are you now asking yourself whether the comprehensive framework with its defined roles, processes and artefacts is a good fit for your company and your goals?

    Then contact us and arrange a non-binding appointment with our certified and experienced SPCs. We will discuss your individual objectives and current framework conditions in order to gain an overview of the expected added value and possible challenges.

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    SAFe® implementation and transformation

    Are you about to implement or are you already in the middle of a transformation to ensure business agility in your organisation with the help of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)? Our certified SAFe® Program Consultants (SPC) will be happy to support you as part of our Academy, taking into account the individual maturity level of your organisation right from the start. Along the SAFe® Implementation Roadmap, we contribute our experience in the customised design of transformation projects.

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    Ensure SAFe® Flow

    The optimisation of the SAFe® flow is of great importance so that you can ensure optimum customer value with the help of Agile Release Trains (ART) and end-to-end development. Our certified and experienced Release Train Engineers (RTE) help you to ensure continuous optimisation by applying the standardised SAFe® principles and ‘core values’ in line with your needs.

What does an RTE do all day?

The role of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is responsible for the control, operation and optimisation of an Agile Release Train (ART) in the scaled SAFe® framework.

Roles in the SAFe® Framework

What does an SPC do all day?
SPC

The role of the SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) supports the organisation as a change expert and coach in the implementation of SAFe and thus makes a decisive contribution to achieving the necessary agility throughout the company.

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What does an RTE do all day?
RTE

The role of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is responsible for the control, operation and optimisation of an Agile Release Train (ART) in the scaled SAFe® framework.

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Would you like to find out more about implementing SAFe® or optimising the SAFe® flow

in your organisation? Then make an appointment now with

SPC Katja Supp-Zesewitz or RTE Thomas Wassmer.

Katja Supp-Zesewitz

Katja Supp-Zesewitz

Management Consultant
As a career changer from the pedagogical field and qualified coach, Katja also brings a systemic approach to her work as an SPC.
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Thomas Wassmer

Thomas Wassmer

Senior Consultant
Together we can do it - Thomas takes this motivation and attitude into everyday life at RTE and leads his teams and ARTs to the desired goal.
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Our performance promise

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    Support for your SAFe® Journey

    In the role of SPC (SAFe Programme Consultant), we support you in the transformation to successful implementation of the SAFe® framework. Our experienced RTEs (Release Train Engineers) ensure and optimise the continuous application of SAFe®.

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    Customized solutions

    Every organisation is unique. When introducing SAFe®, we also make sure to integrate existing practices, adapt standardised elements or develop new ones as required.

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    Optimum empowerment of all parties involved

    The qualification of all those involved in the application of SAFe® is an indispensable basis for successfully achieving the desired benefits. In addition to methodological training, it is also important to understand fundamental principles and values that can be applied pragmatically to day-to-day work. Our trainers work with you to identify the right approach to optimally empower both teams and individual employees.

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    Support for the SAFe® transformation team

    In order to make the extensive change processes sustainable, it is important for us to build a strong, effective team within the organisation. We support the management team or a dedicated SAFe® transformation team (LACE - Lean Agile Centre of Excellence) with effective impulses and thus create the framework for developing your own effective and creative solutions.

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    Sustainable anchoring

    Effective change in culture and attitude is an endeavour that requires sufficient time and the right framework conditions. We support our clients in creating the right conditions for real change and ensuring that it is firmly established.

Your advantages
Why LEITWERK Consulting?

  • Icon Everything from a single source

    Everything from a single source

    We work with you to analyse your requirements, create a customised concept and support you during the introduction of the agile framework.

  • Icon Certified experts

    Certified experts

    In addition to their specialist know-how, which is verified by corresponding certifications, the consultants we employ also have the necessary expertise from practical application to successfully implement your individual requirements.

  • Icon: Combination of agile & classic working methods

    Combination of agile & classic working methods

    We do not focus exclusively on individual agile frameworks, but are also familiar with valuable approaches to traditional project management. We combine working methods in a way that suits your organisation and your employees.

    Find out more about hybrid approaches to project management.

  • Holistic introduction of agile working methods

    Holistic introduction of agile working methods

    In order to make the positive effects of scaled agile frameworks tangible throughout the entire company, we support you with our holistic transformation approach in all dimensions of organisational development.

  • Icon: Reduce resistance with small steps

    Reduce resistance with small steps

    For both managers and employees, introducing agile working methods involves leaving the previous ‘comfort zone’. This can only succeed if management first gains confidence in these changes and this can be communicated to employees together with coaches. We are your partner in this transformation.

  • Icon Experience with change management approaches

    Experience with change management approaches

    We would be happy to work with you to design a new direction for your company or organisation using suitable change management approaches. Of course, we will also support you in the subsequent realisation and implementation of the measures decided upon.

Project example

Establishment of an agile work organisation within the central vehicle software development department of an international automotive group

Scope of commission

Our task was to ensure the agile vehicle software development of an international automotive group by introducing and sustainably implementing agile processes, tools, methods and procedures/actions in the organisation.

Initial situation

For an international automotive group, the cross-brand development of vehicle software was to be managed centrally in an agile organisational unit. The aim was to help shape the agile transformation and support its introduction. The new collaboration model was based on the SAFe® framework in terms of its roles and processes.

Solution approach

A LACE team of internal and external SAFe® experts was set up to establish the SAFe® framework as a ‘second operating model’ and to consolidate its effectiveness in the long term. Agile working methods were introduced in an iterative approach and implemented sustainably through needs-orientated training and coaching. In addition, the LEITWERK colleagues supported the organisation and implementation of PI Planning.

Results

Close collaboration with the internal managers enabled the necessary activities to be effectively supported and established. The resulting empowerment of employees supported the sustainable implementation of the SAFe® framework.

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Katja Supp-Zesewitz - your contact personLEITWERK Consulting GmbH.
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Katja Supp-Zesewitz
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