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Learn more about the SAFe, or Scaled Agile Framework, methodology and how it supports enterprise agility and scaling lean agile practices.
What’s New in SAFe® 6.0 and Why Does it Matter?
Since 2011, the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) has helped companies large and small organize and optimize their journey as they…
Develop a Winning Epic Hypothesis Statement that Captivates Stakeholders
Developed in 2011, the Scaled Agile Framework®, or SAFe, expanded on the traditional Agile manifesto by integrating essential concepts from…
How Do SAFe and Lean Work Together?
SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework®) is built on the foundation of Lean principles, which originated from manufacturing. “Lean” espouses optimization of…
The Pragmatic Agile Coach’s Guide to Managing SAFe Features
As customers scale from their loose confederation of Scrum teams to the formality of the Scaled Agile Framework©, features often…
SAFe DevOps: 5 Tips for Success
While some may disagree with this, I believe that SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) is a highly complex model that requires…
How to Implement SAFe for Very Large Projects
If you are thinking about applying SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), you probably already know that this is the most popular…
Funding for System Team Product Owners – Part 3
In the final installment of articles looking at the role of the Product Owner and the System Team, we explore…
Where to Find a Systems Team Product Owner – Part 2
In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed what the System Team is, what a Product Owner (PO) for…
Do we really need an SPC to implement SAFe successfully?
Training is Required As Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) continues to be the leader in the market for scaling agile practices…
Is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Here to Stay?
As an Agile Coach, I have worked with many different frameworks while supporting a variety of clients over the past…
Which SAFe configuration is “right” for you?
If you have been working with Agile methods for the past couple of years, I am confident that you have…
The Cost of a SAFe® Implementation: Budgeting Tips to Help You Launch Your First Agile Release Train
In the past several years, I have worked with a number of clients who were interested in adopting SAFe (Scaled…