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Lean in SAFe

In SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Lean principles are one of the core foundations. SAFe combines Lean, Agile, and DevOps thinking to help organizations deliver value faster and more efficiently. Here’s a breakdown of what Lean in SAFe means: --- 🧭 Definition Lean in SAFe focuses on maximizing value for the customer while minimizing waste, inspired by the Toyota Production System and Lean Thinking. --- ⚙️ Core Lean Principles in SAFe SAFe adapts the 5 principles of Lean Thinking: 1. Specify Value Define value from the customer’s perspective. Focus only on features and outcomes that deliver real benefit. 2. Map the Value Stream Identify all steps (value and non-value adding) in the delivery process. Streamline the flow to remove bottlenecks and waste. 3. Establish Flow Ensure a smooth, continuous flow of work without interruptions. Use smaller batch sizes and limit Work In Progress (WIP). 4. Implement Pull Work starts based on demand, not forecasting or push systems. Helps teams deliver...

SAFe Agile Principles

 SAFe (Scaled agile framework) is based on ten immutable, underlying Lean-Agile principles. These tenets and economic concepts inspire and inform the roles and practices of SAFe. 1 – Take an economic view: Fundamental understanding of the economics of the building system Strategy for incremental value delivery Risk CoD (Cost of Delay) Costs (manufacturing, operational, and development costs) Operate within the context of an approved budget 2 – Apply systems thinking Understanding complex system Addressing the challenges in the workplace and the marketplace requirement Apply thinking on system under development and the organization that builds the system 3 – Assume variability; preserve options Single design-and-requirements option is wrong choice for the future Future adjustments take too long and can lead to lot of design change. In SAFe Agile, maintain multiple requirements and design options for a longer period in the development cycle 4 – Build incrementally with fast...