SAFe Implementation Roadmap: Steps to Success

What is SAFe?

A set of principles & practices to help orgs to balance the need for speed, quality, predictability & a scalable approach to Agile development.

Learn Where You Are

Conduct an assessment of your current processes, culture, & org structure to identify areas for improvement & determine if SAFe is a good fit.

⁠⁠Engage & Educate 

Engage stakeholders, development teams, & customers, to build support & buy-in for SAFe.

Align

Define the vision for the SAFe implementation, including the goals, benefits, & desired outcomes.

Select a Launch Team

Select a launch team of key stakeholders who will lead the SAFe implementation & act as change agents within the organization.

Prepare to Launch

Create a launch plan that outlines the steps involved in the SAFe implementation, including training, coaching, & mentoring.

Governance 

Establish a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence to provide guidance & support for the SAFe implementation.

Pilot Success 

Implement SAFe by following the framework & guidance provided by the LACE. This may include training & coaching for development teams, & other SAFe structures.

Sustain, Scale Further & Improve 

Monitor & adjust the SAFe implementation over time, & continuously improve processes/practices to ensure the organization benefits from SAFe.