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Publications

MY BOOKS&GUIDES

Mastering the Art of Lean Portfolio Management with SAFe

Mastering the ART of Lean Portfolio Management with SAFe" is a comprehensive guidebook that focuses on implementing lean portfolio management practices using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). It covers various aspects of managing portfolios of initiatives in a lean, agile, and customer-focused manner. The book provides valuable resources for someone who wants to get started with lean portfolio management and succeed in aligning strategy with execution, prioritizing initiatives, and streamlining processes to achieve business agility and drive value for their customers.

Mastering Lean Portfolio Management with SAFe

From Data to Actions -
A Manager's Handbook

Learn how to use flow metrics across the SAFe framework to improve delivery performance, identify bottlenecks, and enable data-driven decision-making.

This practical guide explains key metrics such as:

  • Cycle Time

  • Lead Time

  • Throughput

  • Work in Progress (WIP)

Discover how to apply flow metrics at the portfolio, program, and team level to increase transparency, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement across your organization.

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Lean Portfolio Management Implementation Guide

Want to implement Lean Portfolio Management but not sure where to start?

This practical guide provides a clear and concise starting point for leaders, portfolio managers, and change agents looking to adopt LPM effectively. Whether you're transitioning from traditional project management or scaling agile across your organization, this guide equips you with the foundational tools you need.

SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Guide

The Agile Release Train Guide - How to Launch and Optimize

The Agile Release Train - A Practical Guide for anyone responsible for running and improving Agile Release Trains in a SAFe® environment.

Instead of drowning you in theory, this guide focuses on what works in practice including clear steps, proven techniques, and lessons learned from the field. You’ll discover how to launch, lead, and continuously optimize your ART so it delivers real business value, iteration after iteration.

Whether you’re stepping into the RTE role, coaching Scrum Masters, or leading Agile transformations, this guide will help you create performing ARTs that deliver value, improve flow, and keep people engaged.

SAFe Agile Releae Train Guide

Want help applying this to your organisation?
If you’re facing execution breakdowns, unclear decision rights, or misalignment across portfolios and delivery, let’s discuss the next best step.

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