The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is a structured methodology for scaling Agile practices across large enterprises. It combines Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles to improve time-to-market, collaboration, and alignment between teams and business goals.
Category:
Agile Development
Project & Program Management
Lean Enterprise Transformation
Use Cases:
Scaling agile in organizations with 50+ developers or multiple teams
Aligning software development with business strategy
Implementing lean-agile practices across departments
Coordinating product delivery in complex environments
Who Uses It?
Enterprises in finance, government, telecom, healthcare, and IT
Agile Release Train (ART) teams
Program Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Portfolio Leaders
Core Features of SAFe
Four Configurations:
Essential SAFe (most basic)
Large Solution SAFe
Portfolio SAFe
Full SAFe
Key Elements:
Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
PI Planning (Program Increment Planning)
Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
Continuous Delivery Pipeline
Team, Program, and Portfolio levels
Toolkits & Roles:
SAFe includes clear definitions of roles: RTE, Solution Architect, Business Owner, etc.
Audience-Specific Benefits
Audience
Value of SAFe Framework
Developers
Understand how individual work contributes to system-level value
IT Managers
Coordinate large teams, optimize workflows, and manage dependencies
Business Leaders
Strategic alignment between execution and enterprise goals
Students
Learn enterprise-level Agile frameworks and certifications
Researchers
Study large-scale agility and lean enterprise case studies
Certification & Training
Official SAFe Certifications (by Scaled Agile, Inc.)
