The SAFe 6.0 Framework is the latest evolution of the Scaled Agile Framework, designed to help organizations achieve Business Agility by integrating Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles. Here are some key highlights:
Extended Guidance: Additional resources and guidance for applying SAFe principles to various aspects of business operations.
New Big Picture: The updated SAFe Big Picture provides a visual representation of the framework’s primary roles, activities, and artifacts.
Core Competencies: Seven core competencies of Business Agility are emphasized, including Lean-Agile Leadership, Team and Technical Agility, Agile Product Delivery, Enterprise Solution Delivery, Lean Portfolio Management, Organizational Agility, and Continuous Learning Culture.
Essential SAFe: This configuration provides the minimal elements necessary for Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver solutions and is the simplest starting point for implementation.
Large Solution SAFe: For enterprises building large and complex solutions without portfolio concerns.
Portfolio SAFe: Focuses on portfolio strategy, investment funding, Agile portfolio operations, and Lean governance.
Full SAFe: The most comprehensive version, supporting enterprises that build and maintain a portfolio of large and complex solutions.