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SAFe
Scaled Agile Framework
4 SAFe Core Values
1. Alignment
2. Built-in Quality
3. Transparency
4. Program Execution
Alignment - Core Value
everyone works towards a common direction by focusing on Enterprise business
objectives
Built-in Quality - Core Value
every element and increment of the solution reflects quality standards throughout the
development lifecycle
Transparency - Core Value
trust in others to make and meet reasonable commitments and disclose impediments
Program Execution - Core Value
execute and continuously deliver value through a focus on working systems and
business outcomes
4 SAFe Configurations
1. Essential
2. Portfolio
3. Large Solution
4. Full
Essential - Configuration
most basic configuration with essential elements required for the framework. two layers:
program and team
, Portfolio - Configuration
three layers: program, team, portfolio
portfolio management enables developing and managing multiple simultaneous
solutions
smallest configuration to achieve business agility
Large Solution - Configuration
three layers: program, team, major development projects
for lage scale solutions that need multiple ARTs
Full - Configuration
includes all configuration layers. for large companies and massive projects
Agile Team
cross-functional group of 5-11 individuals who define, build, test, and deliver an
increment of value in a short time box
they are self organizing and self managing
Enterprise
the business entity to which the SAFe portfolio belongs
Business Agility
the ability to compete and thrive in the digital age by quickly responding to market
changes and emerging opportunities with innovative, digitally-enabled business
solutions
Portfolio Core Competencies
1. Lean Portfolio Management
2. Continuous Learning Culture
3. Organization Agility
Lean Portfolio Management
this competency aligns strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking
to strategy and investment funding, Agile portfolio operations, and governance
Continuous Learning Culture