{"id":23061,"date":"2022-01-19T15:22:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T14:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/how-to-become-an-safe-business-owner-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T20:58:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:58:37","slug":"how-to-become-an-safe-business-owner-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/en\/how-to-become-an-safe-business-owner-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become an SAFe Business Owner in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In a world where agility has become a must, understanding and embodying the role of Business Owner<\/b> (or BO) within the SAFe\u00ae<\/b>framework is crucial to the success of companies committed to Agile transformation.<\/p>\n

Business Owners, playing a pivotal role in Agile Release Trains (ARTs), do more than just manage products or projects; they are the architects of business objectives, the guardians of ROI (return on investment) and key players in the company’s strategic alignment.<\/p>\n

This article aims to demystify their role, highlighting the importance of their contribution beyond the financial aspects, and exploring the skills, responsibilities and challenges associated with this key position in a SAFe\u00ae environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can you become a Business Owner in your SAFe organization?<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To consider the role of Business Owner within the SAFe\u00ae framework, it is essential to understand the importance of adopting Lean-Agile principles. This approach is not just about project management, but encompasses a broader vision of governance, leadership and innovation. Here are some key aspects to consider:<\/p>\n

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    Adopting Lean-Agile Leadership<\/strong>: Are you ready to adopt a Lean-Agile leadership style that focuses on empowering teams to make autonomous decisions, while guiding and supporting their efforts to achieve your company’s strategic goals?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Active participation and commitment<\/strong>: As a BO, your active participation in SAFe\u00ae ceremonies such as PI Planning is crucial. Can you engage in these events to guide teams, remove obstacles and effectively communicate business priorities?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Close collaboration with teams<\/strong>: The ability to work closely with Product Owners, development teams, and other stakeholders is essential. This collaboration ensures that business objectives are aligned with user needs and ART’s technical capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Contribution to Governance and LPM<\/strong>: As Business Owner, you play a key role in governance and Lean Portfolio Management. This responsibility involves ensuring that investments and initiatives are in line with the company’s overall strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Flexibility and adaptability<\/strong>: In today’s fast-moving business world, your ability to remain flexible and adapt to new trends and requirements is a major asset. How do you plan to maintain this adaptability while guiding ARTs to success?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By answering these 5 points, you will not only assess your ability to become a Business Owner in SAFe\u00ae, but also your capacity to integrate Lean-Agile principles into your leadership style and managerial approach. <\/p>\n

    It is this combination of skills and mentality that defines an effective and dynamic BO in a SAFe\u00ae environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Sch\u00e9ma des Business Owners dans SAFe, illustrant leur r\u00f4le central et leurs responsabilit\u00e9s diverses.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Business Owners in SAFe\u00ae: Roles and Responsibilities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Below, I’ll take up the official SAFe\u00ae definition of the responsibilities of a B.O. You’ll find here all his responsibilities during the product life cycle: Before, during and after PI Planning.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Preparing for PI Planning: Key role of Business Owners<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Business Owners play an essential role in the preparation<\/a> phase of PI Planning<\/a>, which involves detailed responsibilities such as :<\/p>\n