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Building the Agile Release Train

Launching an Agile Release Train (ART) can be a daunting task. There are numerous things to consider when building your ART, including the following:

  • Its structure and composition
  • Why it’s important to align your ARTs to Value Streams
  • Key roles in the ART
  • What a Troika is, who is on the Troika, why the Troika is important, and the influence needed for success
  • What a System Team is

We will take a look at each of these areas and help you understand some key considerations, regardless of whether you are launching your first ART, recovering an ART, or maturing an ART.

Why Your Train isn’t Your Department

One of the first mistakes many organizations make when standing up an ART is they align it with their existing ...

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