Scaling Agile with LeSS and SAFe

Agile scaling: when and why?

• When is agile scaling worthwhile?
• Objective and benefits for growing companies and projects.

Similarities between LeSS and SAFe

Basics and procedure - LeSS

• Scrum teams as a basis: few rules, simple processes.
• Joint product backlog and a central product owner.
• A sprint, an additional meeting, a PSPI (Potentially Shippable Product Increment).
• Solution approaches for larger LeSS implementations.

Basics and procedure - SAFe

• Agile release trains and longer planning cycles.
• Big Room Planning (PI Planning) and dealing with dependencies.
• Important roles: Release Train Engineer and other SAFe-specific positions.
• Focus on flow-based work.
• SAFe configurations for different company sizes.

Designing reviews and retrospectives as large group events

Areas of application of LeSS and SAFe

Overview Flight Levels

• Viewing the organization from different perspectives.
• The five key activities for more business agility.

Stumbling blocks and success factors of agile scaling