Knowledge base for implementing Lean-Agile at scale
SAFe Core Values
| Value | Description |
|---|
| Alignment | Strategy and execution alignment at all levels |
| Built-in Quality | Quality is not added later; it's built in from the start |
| Transparency | Trust-based environment with open communication |
| Program Execution | Working systems and business outcomes delivered |
SAFe Principles
- #1: Take an economic view
- #2: Apply systems thinking
- #3: Assume variability; preserve options
- #4: Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
- #5: Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems
- #6: Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, manage queue lengths
- #7: Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning
- #8: Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
- #9: Decentralize decision-making
- #10: Organize around value
Exam Focus Areas
- All 10 principles are derived from Lean, Agile, and product development flow
- Principle #1 (economic view) guides prioritization decisions
- Core Values guide behaviors; Principles guide practices
- SAFe is a prescriptive framework with built-in flexibility
