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SAFe 6.0

SAFe Portfolio Kanban Builder

Build a complete Portfolio Kanban system — from epic hypothesis statements and lean business cases through board setup, WIP limit optimization, and strategic theme alignment.

5 steps45-60 minutes8 artifacts

$297

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Required Inputs

Gather this information before running the blueprint.

Portfolio Epics List

The current list of portfolio epics under consideration, including brief descriptions and any existing prioritization.

Table or list with Epic ID, Name, Brief Description, Current State (if known)
Strategic Themes

The organization's strategic themes with target investment percentages for portfolio balance.

List with Theme Name, Description, Target Investment %
Historical Throughput Data

If available, historical data on epic flow through the portfolio Kanban (cycle times, throughput, current WIP).

Table with column, average cycle time, current WIP count, throughput per quarter
Budget and Capacity Constraints

Available budget, ART capacity, and any organizational constraints that affect portfolio decisions.

Free text or table with constraint type and details

Steps

1

Epic Hypothesis Statements

10 minutes

2

Lean Business Cases

15 minutes

3

Portfolio Kanban Board

10 minutes

4

WIP Limit Analysis

10 minutes

5

Strategic Theme Alignment

10 minutes

Artifacts Produced

Epic Hypothesis CanvasLean Business Case per EpicPortfolio Kanban BoardWIP Limits per ColumnWIP Limit Recommendation TableFlow Metrics SummaryStrategic Theme Alignment MatrixPortfolio Balance Summary

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