Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

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The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a structured approach to implementing Agile practices across large organizations. Developed by Scaled Agile, Inc., it provides guidance on roles, responsibilities, and workflows to enhance collaboration and dependency management. SAFe integrates principles from Agile software development, Lean product development, and systems thinking to support alignment and delivery across multiple teams. It offers four configurations: Essential SAFe, Large Solution SAFe, Portfolio SAFe, and Full SAFe, each catering to different organizational scales and complexities. SAFe emphasizes iterative planning, continuous delivery, and customer-centric thinking. It helps organizations achieve rapid feedback, quick response to change, and incremental development, while addressing operational challenges in large-scale environments. SAFe's principles include taking an economic view, applying systems thinking, and organizing around value. Despite its structured nature, SAFe is criticized for being overly rigid and hierarchical. However, it remains a popular choice for enterprises seeking to scale Agile practices effectively.