{"id":991,"date":"2023-06-26T12:13:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T04:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/?p=991"},"modified":"2024-05-02T12:06:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T04:06:47","slug":"play-it-safe-4-thoughts-about-scaled-agile-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/play-it-safe-4-thoughts-about-scaled-agile-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Play it SAFE: 4 Thoughts About Scaled Agile Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Developed by Scaled Agile, the framework combines Lean and Agile principles defined in a template \u2013 for remarkable transformation in enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/anatomy-1751201_1280-1024x870.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4494\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What can be achieved with the implementation of SAFe? Proponents of the framework argued that these advantages can be observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved employee engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter time for product marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better quality in products and services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Banner-01-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4495\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Banner-02-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4496\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Banner-03-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4497\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing SAFe across the enterprise will undoubtedly raise concerns on the pre-existing Agile roles \u2013 should they stay or be replaced? What other new roles are needed? What if the implementation backfires?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-trek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Banner-04-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4498\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Improved lead times and timely product delivery are the holy grail of SAFe, but how did some enterprises managed it so well? It\u2019s no surprise that good execution of the framework by project leaders and team members played a significant role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlocking the secrets to clever deployment of SAFe is unlike solving a Rubik\u2019s cube. Enterprises can achieve it through dedication and possibly, repeated trials and errors. What\u2019s the shortcut to fast and effective SAFe? 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