Which two key skills does a Release Train Engineer bring to economic prioritization?

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) plays a crucial role in facilitating economic prioritization within the SAFe framework. Two key skills that an RTE brings to this process are:

C. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration: The RTE is responsible for facilitating collaboration among stakeholders. This includes aligning teams to a shared mission and vision, which is essential for economic prioritization. By fostering an environment where stakeholders can work together effectively, the RTE helps ensure that decisions are made that align with the economic goals of the organization1.

E. Understand and facilitate weighted shortest job first (WSJF): Understanding and facilitating WSJF is another critical skill for an RTE. WSJF is a prioritization model used to sequence jobs (e.g., Features, Capabilities) to produce the maximum economic benefit. It requires calculating the Cost of Delay and job size and then combining these two to prioritize jobs. An RTE must be adept at guiding the process of WSJF to help the organization prioritize work that delivers the highest economic value2.

These skills are integral to the RTE’s role in driving economic outcomes and aligning team efforts with the broader strategic goals of the organization as outlined in the SAFe framework.