* Release Train Engineer (RTE):
* Role:The RTE is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). They facilitate ART events and processes, assist teams in delivering value, and help manage risks and dependencies.
* Interaction with Scrum Master:
* Scrum Masters frequently collaborate with the RTE to coordinate cross-team activities and dependencies.
* They work together during events like PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
* The RTE provides support and guidance to Scrum Masters, helping them resolve impediments that affect the ART.
* Product Owner (PO):
* Role:The Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the team backlog, ensuring that the team is working on the most valuable tasks.
* Interaction with Scrum Master:
* Scrum Masters work closely with Product Owners to facilitate effective backlog refinement sessions, ensuring that the backlog items are well-understood and ready for iteration planning.
* They support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritized backlog, helping to communicate the vision and goals to the team.
* During iteration planning and reviews, Scrum Masters assist Product Owners in engaging with the team and stakeholders, ensuring that feedback is collected and incorporated.
SAFe Scrum Master References:
* Release Train Engineer:
* SAFe materials outline the critical role of the RTE in coordinating the ART and supporting Scrum Masters in their efforts to remove impediments and ensure smooth execution of plans.
* Scrum Open: Discusses the collaborative relationship between Scrum Masters and RTEs in facilitating ART events and managing dependencies.
* Product Owner:
* The SAFe framework emphasizes the importance of the Scrum Master-Product Owner partnership in driving the delivery of value and maintaining a healthy backlog.
* Product Owner Open: Provides insights into how Scrum Masters and Product Owners work together to align on priorities and ensure the team is focused on the right tasks.