A Value Stream is the sequence of steps used to deliver value to the Customer.

• It includes the whole sequence—concept or Customer order—to delivery of value and/or receipt of cash
• It contains the people who do the work, the systems, and the flow of information and materials

There are many steps to create a value stream identification engagement.  First ensure the right people with the right decision rights are engaged.  Following are the common role categories:

• Representatives from the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence and other change agents who will support the SAFe implementation and help facilitate the workshop.
• Executives and leaders who have the authority required to define and support ARTs that may cut across existing silos.
• Business Owners and stakeholders who understand the flow of work within the Operational Value Streams.
• Technical authorities and development managers who can identify the impacted systems and the people who are working on them.