Agile Scaling Frameworks

Agile Scaling Frameworks provide structured approaches for implementing Agile methodologies beyond single teams to coordinate multiple teams across an organization. These frameworks address the challenges that emerge when Agile practices need to function at enterprise scale. Several prominent frameworks exist: 1. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework): The most widely adopted framework that organizes work in Agile Release Trains, featuring 4 configurations (Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio, and Full SAFe) to suit different organizational needs. SAFe emphasizes alignment, built-in quality, transparency, and program execution. 2. LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum): Maintains Scrum principles while scaling across multiple teams. It has two variants: LeSS for 2-8 teams and LeSS Huge for larger organizations. LeSS focuses on feature teams, a single Product Owner, and synchronized sprints. 3. Nexus: Developed by Scrum.org, this framework integrates 3-9 Scrum teams working on a single product backlog, with a Nexus Integration Team coordinating dependencies and integration issues. 4. Disciplined Agile (DA): A toolkit approach that offers process decision frameworks allowing teams to tailor solutions to their specific context, embracing a "choose your way of working" philosophy. 5. Spotify Model: Not a formal framework but an approach based on Spotify's practices, organizing teams into Squads, Tribes, Chapters, and Guilds to balance autonomy with alignment. These frameworks share common elements: - Coordination mechanisms for multiple teams - Practices for managing dependencies - Portfolio management approaches - Governance structures - Organizational adaptations Organizations typically select a framework based on their size, culture, industry, and specific scaling challenges. Many implement hybrid approaches, taking elements from different frameworks to create custom solutions aligned with their unique requirements.

Agile Scaling Frameworks provide structured approaches for implementing Agile methodologies beyond single teams to coordinate multiple teams across an organization. These frameworks address the chall…

Concepts covered: Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), Enterprise Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Agile Integration Framework (AIF), AgilePath Enterprise Agile Scaling Model (EASM), Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), Meta-Scrum, Scrum@Scale, Nexus Framework