The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a framework for scaling agile practices across large enterprises. It provides a structured approach for aligning strategy with execution, allowing organizations to manage complex projects across multiple teams. SAFe combines principles from Agile, lean, and product development flow to promote faster time-to-market, increased productivity, and improved quality.
Implement Lean-Agile Leadership: Embrace a mindset of lean and agile practices at all levels of the organization. | Create a Lean Portfolio: Align project portfolios with enterprise strategy, funding, and agile operations. | Establish Agile Release Trains (ARTs): Organize cross-functional teams into ARTs that deliver value in a coordinated manner. | Build Solutions with Agile Product Delivery: Focus on delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions using DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and Release on Demand. | Adopt a Continuous Learning Culture: Encourage learning and innovation through relentless improvement and a Lean-Agile mindset.
Train and empower Lean-Agile leaders at all levels. | Establish clear roles and responsibilities. | Regularly evaluate progress and adapt processes as needed.
Facilitates large-scale coordination | Improves alignment between business and IT | Enhances transparency and productivity
Can be overly complex and rigid | Requires significant organizational change | May be difficult to implement in smaller organizations
Large organizations with multiple teams | Complex projects requiring coordination across teams
Small projects or startups | Organizations with a strong resistance to change