Scrum.org Community Podcast Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) and SAFe - Do They Relate?
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Apr 3, 2025 Yuval Yeret, a Professional Scrum Trainer and SAFe Fellow, dives into the synergies between the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). He emphasizes transitioning from a 'feature factory' mindset to a dynamic, experimental 'lab' environment. The discussion covers practical steps for evolving SAFe to better support product-focused organizations and highlights the importance of creativity, trust, and effective governance in agile transformations. Tune in for insights on fostering innovation within agile practices!
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Factories vs. Labs
- Most organizations desire the efficiency of a factory for their tech capabilities.
- However, product development often resembles a lab, with hypotheses and experiments driving value discovery.
The Juice Factory Analogy
- Yuval Yeret uses a metaphor of a juice factory to explain outcome-oriented product development.
- He distinguishes between optimizing the production line (factory) and experimenting with new recipes (lab).
Becoming More Product-Centric
- Evaluate your current work for outcome-centricity.
- Examine the principles driving your implemented changes (e.g., Scrum) and identify disconnects at different levels.