This document summarizes the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) approach to managing large, agile programs. It discusses that while individual agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean provide partial solutions, SAFe provides an integrated approach. SAFe is based on principles of alignment, collaboration, and continuous delivery. It advocates for self-organizing, cross-functional agile teams delivering value through a shared backlog on a regular cadence while still allowing for on-demand delivery. The document warns that too much or too little structure can lead programs to fail and recommends following SAFe's balance of self-organization and guidance.

1. safe - scaled agile framework
big and agile… so what now?
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Project & Analysis
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2. Pierre E. Neis
Senior Scrum Coach & Trainer
Head of Agile @ Wemanity
Associate @ We&Co
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3. apologies
• I stoled some topics from SAFe
• I didn’t followed the training
• but I’ve been involved in Program Management since 20 years
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4. what’s the story?

5. Scrum alone is only a part of the
solution!
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Kanban alone is only a part of the
solution!
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Lean alone is only a part of the
solution!
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Devops is only a part of the
solution
Agile is the way that we want to go!
we discovered that

6. why?

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8. what’s the point today?
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9. let’s check SAFe!
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11. Principles of SAFe
synchronize alignment, collaboration and
delivery
core values: code quality, program execution,
alignment and transparency
Dean
Leffingwell
creator
of SAFe
Contributors:
Alex Yakyma, Drew Jemilo,
Colin O’Neil, Alan Shalloway
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12. SAFe @ Program Management
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13. the idea for program
self organizing, self managing team-of-agile-teams
continuous value delivery
aligned to a common mission via a single backlog
common sprint lengths and estimating
face to face planning cadence for collaboration, alignment, synchronization
and assessment
value delivery via Features and Benefits
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14. Develop on cadence. deliver on demand
Deliver on-demand
Develop on cadence
PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI
customer
preview
customer
update
Major
Release
Major
Release
new
feature

15. if you need to keep some points in
mind

16. #1 alignment
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17. #2 feedback
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18. #3 flow
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19. #4 cost of delay
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20. #5 motivated people
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21. more documents available
www.scaledagileframework.com
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22. Closing point: where to focus?

23. Failure modes on Agile Programs
too much/less structure leads to calcification/fragmentation
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Appropriate !
self organization
Fragmentation:!
critical lack of guiding culture, waste,
missed passes, poor communication,
, chaos
Calcification:!
regression to waterfall habits, rigid, over
structured, heavy processes
Chanceofsuccess
Amount of structure

25. questions?

26. Agile Program Management
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