Glenn Smith

Take command of the SAFe® Release Train Engineer role with proven strategies and actionable techniques for running and coaching effective Agile Release Trains that execute well Key Features Master the RTE role within the Scaled Agile Framework with expert step-by-step guidance Navigate PI Planning and executing the PI with detailed, actionable strategies Advance your career by working across the organization with Solution Trains and the Portfolio Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Book DescriptionScaling 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.What you will learn Acquire the essential skills needed to become a successful SAFe RTE Navigate and lead effective PI Planning events with confidence Facilitate ART cadences and synchronizations for smooth execution Overcome common challenges in scaling Agile within large organizations Collaborate effectively with Solution Trains and Lean Portfolio Management Develop and mentor future RTEs within your organization Prepare for passing the SAFe RTE certification exam with confidence Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring and new SAFe Release Train Engineers who want to build practical expertise within the Scaled Agile Framework. It is also ideal for experienced RTEs seeking to mentor others or expand their influence across portfolios and Solution Trains. A foundational understanding of SAFe is recommended.

The book documents the roots of Christianity in Montréal while focusing on the present experience of Christians across the Census Metropolitan Area of 4.3 million residents. Written by a scholar who has lived in Montréal for over 40 years, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach including archival, historical, urban, ethnographic, cultural studies and community development methodologies, to illustrate the emergence and resilience of Christianity in Montréal into the present-day secular age.Coverage includes:- The indigenous roots of Montréal and what Christianity looks like the among the city’s indigenous peoples- “The Quiet Revolution” of intense socio-political and socio-cultural change in French Canada from 1960- Immigration since the 1960s and the resulting ethnic diversity of ChurchesThe book includes interviews with leading figures from Montreal as well as lay people from various traditions. Short interludes between chapters bring to life key information about Montreal, including "Who are the Québécois", and the national sport or "religion" of Canada, hockey.

The book documents the roots of Christianity in Montréal while focusing on the present experience of Christians across the Census Metropolitan Area of 4.3 million residents. Written by a scholar who has lived in Montréal for over 40 years, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach including archival, historical, urban, ethnographic, cultural studies and community development methodologies, to illustrate the emergence and resilience of Christianity in Montréal into the present-day secular age.Coverage includes:- The indigenous roots of Montréal and what Christianity looks like the among the city’s indigenous peoples- “The Quiet Revolution” of intense socio-political and socio-cultural change in French Canada from 1960- Immigration since the 1960s and the resulting ethnic diversity of ChurchesThe book includes interviews with leading figures from Montreal as well as lay people from various traditions. Short interludes between chapters bring to life key information about Montreal, including "Who are the Québécois", and the national sport or "religion" of Canada, hockey.

Discover the ins and outs of Constitutional law Are you a student looking for trusted, plain-English guidance on the ins and outs of Constitutional law? Look no further! Constitutional Law For Dummies provides a detailed study guide tracking to this commonly required law course. It breaks down complicated material and gives you a through outline of the parameters and applications of the U.S. Constitution in modern, easy-to-understand language. Critical information on the Constitution's foundations, powers, and limitationsA modern analysis of the Constitution's amendmentsDetailed information on the Supreme Court and federalism Explaining outdated governmental jargon in current, up-to-date terms, Constitutional Law For Dummies is just what you need for quick learning and complete understanding. Students studying government will also find this to be a useful supplement to a variety of courses.

Unlike most histories of the National Guard, Jerry Cooper's Citizens as Soldiers: A History of the North Dakota National Guard examines the Guard not merely in its wartime context or in terms of military actions in which it has engaged but also as an integral element in the growth and development of community in the American West. From the Guard's early incarnations as social clubs or lodges, where members dressed in uniform, paraded, and held dances, through its gritty service in the Philippines and beyond, Cooper shows how membership in the Guard and later in the Air National Guard helped forge bonds of local, regional, and national identity.