Developed by Scaled Agile, the framework combines Lean and Agile principles defined in a template – for remarkable transformation in enterprises.
What can be achieved with the implementation of SAFe? Proponents of the framework argued that these advantages can be observed:
- Improved employee engagement
- Increased productivity
- Shorter time for product marketing
- Better quality in products and services
Managing liaised operations between departments housed be proved to a complex routine for even the most seasoned project manager. Challenges may present in the form of aligning goals of business departments or streamlining their tasks for better outcome. SAFe steps in and solve these problems by employing its rigorous principles to simplify tasks.
Teams housed under one roof may run their interpretations of Agile, but when their work is put together, it may appear oddly incompatible. Delay in product release is inevitable and corrective measures must be deployed. The absence of clear direction during the conception stage can be held accountable for this occurrence.
Agile Release Train (ART) can bring the much needed order by bring multiple Agile teams together on a consistent cadence every 8-12 weeks known as a Program Increment (PI). Notable methods such as Scrum-of-Scrums will enable cross examination of progress between teams so all completed tasks will stay on track.
Implementing SAFe across the enterprise will undoubtedly raise concerns on the pre-existing Agile roles – should they stay or be replaced? What other new roles are needed? What if the implementation backfires?
Overarching fear of failure is unlikely to consume the management team as their worries can be quelled with the exhaustive framework of SAFe. While project managers must take the helm and lead the way, the adherence to SAFe will set up a parameter to anticipate changes and reduce uncertainties.
Improved lead times and timely product delivery are the holy grail of SAFe, but how did some enterprises managed it so well? It’s no surprise that good execution of the framework by project leaders and team members played a significant role.
Good understanding of the principles contributed to their successes. Some ideas presented in SAFe may not be novel in project management. SAFe reimagined the practices and methods to consolidate a ready-to-use framework for any enterprises.
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Unlocking the secrets to clever deployment of SAFe is unlike solving a Rubik’s cube. Enterprises can achieve it through dedication and possibly, repeated trials and errors. What’s the shortcut to fast and effective SAFe? We’ll recommend all hopeful project managers to enroll in training programmes coached by HRDF-certified trainers.
Similar to the framework, the SAFe programmes are designed to be comprehensive with perks such as:
- HRDF SBL claimable
- Public/Private class option
- Certificate of Attendance provided upon completion
