{"id":5479,"date":"2023-10-04T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/?p=5479"},"modified":"2024-10-29T20:23:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T00:23:55","slug":"what-is-safe-agile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/what-is-safe-agile\/","title":{"rendered":"What is SAFe Agile and how does it help with business&nbsp;agility?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Businesses need to be quick and flexible. SAFe Agile, or the Scaled Agile Framework, is a way to do this. It&#8217;s perfect for product managers and project managers in a large&nbsp;organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Agile methodology?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/what-is-epic\/\">Agile<\/a> is a way to manage projects that&#8217;s different from the old ways. It doesn&#8217;t follow a set plan from start to finish. Instead, it breaks the work into smaller parts called <a href=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/what-is-agile-sprint-planning\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"100\">&#8220;sprints.&#8221;<\/a> An Agile team works on these small parts one at a time. This lets them change things quickly and keep&nbsp;improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do businesses like Agile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses like using Agile because it has many&nbsp;benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better products<\/strong>: teams can find and fix problems early. This makes the final product&nbsp;better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Happy customers<\/strong>: when customers give feedback during the project, they feel included in the process. They know their opinions&nbsp;matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Happy teams<\/strong>: teams like Agile because they get to collaborate. Product, engineering, design, marketing, and others can all work together and affect decisions. This gives them structure and a sense of&nbsp;ownership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster to market<\/strong>: products get finished faster, which means they can be sold sooner. This is good for beating&nbsp;competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile also helps manage risks. When an Agile team breaks down a project into smaller chunks, they can adjust to the market conditions&nbsp;faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile methodology keeps everyone aware of how the project is going. This visibility into the big picture creates&nbsp;transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Agile principles encourage teams to look for ways to improve. This type of &#8220;lean thinking&#8221; creates a continuous learning&nbsp;culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is SAFe Agile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/agile\/agile-at-scale\/what-is-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAFe Agile<\/a> is a way to use Agile in a large organization. It combines Agile with other innovative business ideas. This helps large companies work faster, better, and more predictably. It also minimizes stagnation and ensures continuous delivery of new products and&nbsp;features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAFe Agile is great for complicated projects requiring many teams to work together. It helps all of these teams go in the same direction, which is why large organizations find it&nbsp;useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe width=\"650\" height=\"315\" align=\"centre\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aW2m-BtCJyE?si=Ze2CU6gAAJgky0qX\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The main ideas of SAFe Agile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SAFe Agile has <a href=\"https:\/\/go.scaledagile.com\/OS-2021-04-Gartner-Gated-Download_Gartner-2021.html?_ga=2.68668049.1222652301.1703110139-936577811.1703110139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ten main ideas<\/a>. Let\u2019s break these down in plain&nbsp;English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economic view<\/strong>. Make decisions considering their economic impact. Ask yourself \u2013 what brings the most value to my&nbsp;business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systems thinking<\/strong>. See how everything is connected. Understand that changing one part of the system affects the whole&nbsp;system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assume variability. Preserve options<\/strong>. Keep your options open. Be ready to adjust your plans as you learn more and as things&nbsp;change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build incrementally with fast and integrated learning cycles<\/strong>. Develop in small steps. Test your work quickly and learn from it to&nbsp;improve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems<\/strong>. Measure your progress by testing real, working parts of your project, not just by plans or&nbsp;theories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize and limit work-in-progress. Reduce batch sizes. Manage queue lengths. <\/strong>Keep your work visible and limit how much you take on at once. Work in smaller batches and keep an eye on the work&nbsp;lineup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply cadence. Synchronize with cross-domain planning.<\/strong> Work in a steady, predictable rhythm. Plan together with other teams to stay&nbsp;aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers<\/strong>. Encourage and support your team&#8217;s natural drive to do good work. Create an environment where they can succeed and feel&nbsp;valued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decentralize decision-making<\/strong>. Give teams the power to make important decisions themselves. This will accelerate your product&nbsp;development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize around value<\/strong>. Focus on what gives value to your customers. Arrange your teams and work around delivering that value&nbsp;efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore SAFe Agile a little more. How does it actually work in&nbsp;practice?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"290\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/safe-golden-circle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8058 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/290;width:650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.scaledagile.com\/OS-2021-04-Gartner-Gated-Download_Gartner-2021.html?_ga=2.68668049.1222652301.1703110139-936577811.1703110139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scaled Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How SAFe Agile works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SAFe Agile has four&nbsp;levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team level<\/strong>: small software development groups work together in <a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/basics\/sprints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sprints<\/a> to make parts of the&nbsp;product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program level<\/strong>: a development team works together on big&nbsp;goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large solution level<\/strong>: this is for very big projects. It organizes many teams and&nbsp;suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolio management<\/strong>: this level matches big company plans with an implementation&nbsp;roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine each level in more&nbsp;detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team level<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the team level, small software development groups work together in sprints. Sprints are short consistent cycles of work. Each sprint focuses on creating a specific part of the&nbsp;product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These teams often use Scrum or Kanban methodologies. They apply Agile principles to manage their tasks and collaborate&nbsp;effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to produce a potentially shippable product increment at the end of each sprint. Using SAFe Agile here opens up the doors for feedback and continuous&nbsp;progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program level<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This level is about multiple teams working together towards larger, more complex goals. It\u2019s where individual team efforts are aligned and&nbsp;integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Program level is typically organized around an <a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagileframework.com\/agile-release-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile release train (ART)<\/a>. This is a long-term repeatable framework for delivering value at&nbsp;scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All team members come together for regular planning meetings called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyagile.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pi-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PI (Program Increment)<\/a> planning. The goal is&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Align on&nbsp;goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss&nbsp;dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan the next set of features to&nbsp;develop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Large solution level<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Very large and complex projects sometimes require coordination across multiple ARTs or suppliers. This is where the large solution level comes in. It provides the necessary structure and&nbsp;processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to align multiple ARTs that are working on different aspects of a large solution. You need to ensure they are in sync and&nbsp;integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical component of this level is the <a href=\"https:\/\/premieragile.com\/what-is-solution-intent-in-safe\/\">solut<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/premieragile.com\/what-is-solution-intent-in-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/premieragile.com\/what-is-solution-intent-in-safe\/\">on intent<\/a>. This living document captures the evolving understanding of the solution being built. It includes requirements, design, and other critical&nbsp;information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portfolio management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At this level, SAFe aligns the organization\u2019s main themes and objectives with implementation. Overarching vision and large-scale planning occur&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio management&nbsp;involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allocating budgets to various value&nbsp;streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring governance and&nbsp;compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating and maintaining a portfolio <a&nbsp;href=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/complete-guide-roadmaps\/\">roadmap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a high-level view of the organization\u2019s plans and progress over&nbsp;time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"606\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-21-at-11.22.46\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"SAFe Agile results\" class=\"wp-image-5481 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/606;width:650px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-21-at-11.22.46\u202fAM.png 2000w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-21-at-11.22.46\u202fAM-768x233.png 768w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-21-at-11.22.46\u202fAM-1536x465.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagile.com\/what-is-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAFe Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SAFe Agile compared to other methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SAFe Agile is different from other methods. It covers everything from small teams to big company strategies. This makes it a complete guide for big companies. Let&#8217;s explore how SAFe Agile is different from other popular frameworks and methodologies. We&#8217;ll look&nbsp;at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large Scale Scrum&nbsp;(LeSS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nexus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanban<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: there are many more approaches out there. We selected the most popular&nbsp;ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>SAFe Agile<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>LeSS<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Nexus<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scrum<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Kanban<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>Covers all levels: team to portfolio<\/td><td>Focuses on scaling at the team level<\/td><td>Similar to LeSS, focuses on team scaling<\/td><td>Mainly for single teams<\/td><td>Flexible, suits teams or whole organizations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lean Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong emphasis on lean principles<\/td><td>Lean thinking present but less emphasized<\/td><td>Lean ideas included, not as central<\/td><td>Not explicitly Lean-focused<\/td><td>Strong Lean principles, focuses on flow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organizational Alignment<\/strong><\/td><td>Excellent for whole-company alignment<\/td><td>More team-centric, less on whole company<\/td><td>Team-centric alignment<\/td><td>Focuses on individual team effectiveness<\/td><td>Adaptable, can align teams to organizational goals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Roles and Structure<\/strong><\/td><td>Defined roles and structured approach<\/td><td>Flexible roles, less structured<\/td><td>Flexible roles, similar to LeSS<\/td><td>Defined roles, less structured than SAFe<\/td><td>No defined roles, highly flexible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Customizability<\/strong><\/td><td>Multiple configurations for different needs<\/td><td>One main framework, less customizable<\/td><td>One main framework, similar to LeSS<\/td><td>One core framework, adaptable<\/td><td>Highly adaptable to context<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Focus on Improvement<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong on continuous learning at all levels<\/td><td>Focuses on team improvement<\/td><td>Team-focused improvement<\/td><td>Continuous improvement within teams<\/td><td>Emphasizes continuous improvement and flow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Adoption and Community<\/strong><\/td><td>Widely adopted, especially in large enterprises<\/td><td>Popular, but less so in very large organizations<\/td><td>Less adopted than SAFe and LeSS<\/td><td>Highly popular and widely adopted<\/td><td>Growing adoption, popular for its flexibility<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we understand the difference, SAFe Agile might seem like a very attractive approach. If so, keep reading. We&#8217;ll explain how you can implement this approach into your everyday software development and&nbsp;beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-world examples of SAFe Agile transformations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example 1: Philips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagile.com\/case_study\/royal-philips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philips<\/a> is a leading health technology company. Coordinating development across its global teams became a challenge as they grew larger. Quickly responding to market changes was also an issue. Here&#8217;s what they&nbsp;did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adopting SAFe<\/strong>. Philips chose to implement SAFe to improve collaboration across its&nbsp;departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and alignment<\/strong>. They conducted extensive training for their teams in SAFe principles and practices. This ensured a unified understanding across the&nbsp;company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scaled approach<\/strong>. Philips began applying SAFe in one department before scaling it across the&nbsp;organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased productivity<\/strong>. Philips reported an increase in productivity and a more efficient development&nbsp;process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced quality<\/strong>. There was a notable improvement in the quality of their health technology&nbsp;products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global collaboration.<\/strong> SAFe helped Philips better align its global teams. This led to more effective collaboration and faster response to market&nbsp;needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"92\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/philips-safe-agile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8059 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/92;width:650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagile.com\/what-is-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAFe Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example 2: Cisco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagile.com\/case_study\/cisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cisco<\/a> is a multinational technology conglomerate. They needed to move faster and innovate to stay&nbsp;competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SAFe framework<\/strong>. Cisco needed all their different hardware, software, and services teams to work better&nbsp;together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizational buy-in<\/strong>. The key to their strategy was gaining the buy-in from leadership and teams. They had to be clear about the benefits of&nbsp;SAFe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iterative approach<\/strong>. They started with pilot projects and gradually expanded the SAFe implementation based on positive&nbsp;results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faster time to market<\/strong>. Cisco was able to ship products&nbsp;faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved team dynamics<\/strong>. SAFe led to better team dynamics and more effective&nbsp;collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business agility<\/strong>. Cisco enhanced its overall business agility. This helped them stay competitive and responsive to industry&nbsp;changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cisco-safe-agile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8060 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/298;width:650px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cisco-safe-agile.png 1600w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cisco-safe-agile-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cisco-safe-agile-1536x286.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagile.com\/case_study\/cisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAFe Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Putting SAFe Agile into action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start using SAFe Agile, consider the&nbsp;following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How you operate right&nbsp;now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the right SAFe&nbsp;setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure all the people involved understand and support this Agile&nbsp;transformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train teams on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agilealliance.org\/agile101\/12-principles-behind-the-agile-manifesto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Agile principles and Agile&nbsp;manifesto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1043\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/safe-implementation-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8061 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1043;width:650px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/safe-implementation-map.png 1600w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/safe-implementation-map-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/safe-implementation-map-1536x1001.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.scaledagile.com\/OS-2021-04-Gartner-Gated-Download_Gartner-2021.html?_ga=2.68668049.1222652301.1703110139-936577811.1703110139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scaled Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go over each&nbsp;step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assess how you work&nbsp;now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check your current ways. <\/strong>Critically examine how your teams work and how you manage&nbsp;projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find areas for improvement.<\/strong> Find out what works well and what could be better. Knowing this helps you fit SAFe Agile to your&nbsp;needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ready for change?<\/strong> Be honest with yourself. Is your team on board with this change? If you jump the gun too soon, this may&nbsp;backfire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick the right SAFe&nbsp;setup<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn about SAFe types. <\/strong>Should you pick Essential SAFe or Full SAFe? Or something completely different? Each one fits different&nbsp;businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Think about the future.<\/strong> Pick a SAFe type that can grow with your business. It should help you not just now but also in the&nbsp;future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get everyone on board with&nbsp;Agile<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leaders should lead.<\/strong> You need your top people to really support this change and start &#8220;leading SAFe.&#8221; In other words, they should help lead the move to SAFe&nbsp;Agile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tell everyone about it<\/strong>: Make sure everyone knows about your Agile transformation. Tell your teams how it will change things for the&nbsp;better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acknowledge concerns<\/strong>: Be open to what your team thinks. If they have concerns and questions, listen and talk about them. A new Agile practice, just like any change, can be&nbsp;daunting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teach teams about&nbsp;Agile<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic training. <\/strong>Teach everyone the basics of Agile and the Agile Manifesto. This gives them a strong&nbsp;start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training for roles.<\/strong> Different jobs in SAFe, like a Scrum master or a product owner, need special training. Make sure people know their roles and have what they need to&nbsp;succeed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep learning.<\/strong> Keep teaching your teams about Agile. It&#8217;s a new way of thinking that keeps growing. Lean Agile leadership doesn&#8217;t stand in place. Neither should&nbsp;you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start small and check along the&nbsp;way<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Begin with a small project. <\/strong>Try SAFe Agile with one team or a small project first. This lets you see how it goes and make&nbsp;changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow slowly. I<\/strong>f the small start works well, use SAFe Agile with more&nbsp;teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep assessing progress.<\/strong> Always check how things are going with SAFe Agile. Be ready to pivot based on what you&nbsp;learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make Agile part of your&nbsp;business<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create an Agile mindset.<\/strong> It&#8217;s more than just rules. Build a business culture centered around collaboration, adaptability, and&nbsp;customer-centricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let teams lead. <\/strong>Empower your teams to make decisions. This makes them more involved and&nbsp;creative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate success.<\/strong> When things go well with Agile, celebrate it! This helps everyone see the benefits of the new approach and get on&nbsp;board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting SAFe Agile is about planning, getting your team ready, and adjusting as you go. SAFe Agile, when implemented well, can help your business become more adaptable. Your projects will run smoother, and your teams will do their best&nbsp;work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"955\" data-src=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SAFe-Agile-successful-implementation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8062 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/955;width:650px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SAFe-Agile-successful-implementation.png 1280w, https:\/\/canny.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SAFe-Agile-successful-implementation-768x573.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.scaledagile.com\/OS-2021-04-Gartner-Gated-Download_Gartner-2021.html?_ga=2.68668049.1222652301.1703110139-936577811.1703110139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scaled Agile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: why SAFe Agile matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For big companies wanting to stay quick and flexible, SAFe Agile is a great choice. 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