The Release Train Engineer Handbook: Transform your Agile Release Train (ART) with practical, result-driven approaches

Scaling Agile is a complex undertaking, and the SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) is key to its success. Written by three SPCT-certified experts with over 20 years of experience each, this book is your essential guide to mastering the RTE role. You’ll learn how to differentiate the RTE role from Scrum Masters and PMOs and understand how to enable flow across the Agile Release Train (ART). The book walks you through every critical phase of PI Planning, including pre-planning logistics, live and online facilitation, and post-planning execution. You’ll also explore advanced areas, such as working with Solution Trains, Lean Portfolio Management, and the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE). With real-world examples, tips, and a guided approach, this book builds your competence and confidence, from launching new ARTs to running effective System Demos and Inspect and Adapt workshops. It also offers exam prep tips for SAFe RTE certification and insights on coaching PI execution and delivery improvements. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to lead ARTs with authority, drive meaningful change in your organization, and expand your influence across the enterprise.

© 2025 Packt Publishing (E-Book): 9781836205227

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 28. November 2025