Here is the image I always like to use while asking this question: Where is the work being done that produces the product? https://twitter.com/EzProgramming/status/1600266567530336256?t=x_y3uILe2vEQ0KmhlkC2Ig&s=19 Mind you, this was 5.0. In 6.0 they removed it. Answer from Xipooo on reddit.com
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Incyclesoftware
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What is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Why Should You Care?
January 15, 2014 - The good news is, noting that’s it’s been over 13 years since the agile manifesto,the community has responded and has now put forward several new approaches to scaling agile, most notably, the Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe (I understand the “e” was added simply to help pronounce the acronym).
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Reddit
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r/agile on Reddit: Do you think safe is agile?
May 6, 2023 -

It seems to me it's just used by company's to hold on to their 'command and control' ways, while claiming they've made a real change in culture and mindset. Any experience with this?

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NO SAFe is a money-making scheme targeted at organizations looking for a "silver bullet" solution that they can install.
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I currently work in a SAFe shop and I see both. I see good teams doing well, and I see some utter buffoonery. Here's the thing, though. "Agile" is not a boolean. "Agile" is a float. It's not binary; it's a continuum. You aren't either "Agile" or "Not Agile." Maybe more or less agile than someone else. Or more or less agile than you were 6 months ago. But what improves or detracts from this is intensely contextual. What works for one organization doesn't necessarily work for another. There's a lot about SAFe that irritates me. Everyone in my company hates PI planning. But initially when we started, PI Planning was actually a good thing. Because it forced some mediocre teams to realize they didn't even know what their dependencies were. Dragging SAFe is basically the equivalent of dragging Planet Fitness. Yes, there are better gyms out there if you're seriously trying to get really, really in shape. And yeah, it's kind of silly to have pizza and donuts at the counter, and kick people out for straining under a barbell. But if it gets a fat person off the couch and trying to improve their health before they end up hypertensive and diabetic, that's not necessarily a bad thing, either. This whole "LOL SAFe isn't Agile" crap is similar. No, if you're a bodybuilder, a football player, or an elite cyclist or marathoner, Planet Fitness isn't for you. But everyone has to start somewhere. If one of those elite athletes went out of their way to drag some poor schlub who could barely bench the bar, but was trying to get better, they'd be assholes. And the same with folks who are dragging SAFe shops as far as agility goes. You have to start somewhere, and for a lot of companies, SAFe is training wheels Agile. But we all started out as kids riding bikes with training wheels.
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Pearls of Wisdom
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PEARL XXV : Scaled Agile Framework® pronounced SAFe™ | Pearls of Wisdom
May 29, 2014 - Scaled Agile Framework® pronounced SAFe™ – All individuals and enterprises can benefit from the application of these innovative and empowering scaled agile methods. ... Our modern world runs on software.
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Quora
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What does the E stand for in SAFe Agile? - Quora
Answer (1 of 3): SAFe stands for Scaled Agile Framework. The creators cleverly adopted this acronym as it sounds “safe” for customers to select this framework. Think about the following: Which is better sounding and appealing to you?
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Nitincalibration
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how to pronounce safe agile
We try to teach you the correct way on how to pronounce the name Ageel in English. To pronounce them, the back part of our tongue must go up and touch the soft palate to cut off the air first. Since the adoption of Agile methods I also led SAFe program and activity of Agile development teams.
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YouTube
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SAFe Explained in Three Minutes - YouTube
Want to know about SAFe, but have just a few minutes? This video is for you. Learn More at: https://www.scaledagile.com/journey/There you'll find links and d...
Published   January 14, 2019
Views   148K
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Definitions.net
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How to pronounce SCALED AGILE
SCALED AGILE pronunciation - How to properly say SCALED AGILE. Listen to the audio pronunciation in several English accents.
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YouTube
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Scaled Agile
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Scaled Agile | Achieving Business Agility and Agile Planning
December 17, 2023 - The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is the world’s leading Agile Framework for businesses to plan better, work smarter, deliver faster, and scale sustainably.
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YouTube
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SAFe 5.0 Overview in Five Minutes - YouTube
This video explains SAFe 5.0 in five minutes. It includes an explanation of SAFe cadences, ceremonies, and processes applicable to teams, programs, large sol...
Published   January 27, 2020
Views   79K
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Torak Agile Coaching
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Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) | Torak Agile Coaching
January 5, 2021 - The Scaled Agile Framework (pronounced “SAFe”) is a proven knowledge base for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale. Its primary user interface is a “Big Picture” graphic which highlights the individual roles, teams, activities ...
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Wikipedia
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Scaled agile framework - Wikipedia
May 23, 2025 - The scaled agile framework (SAFe) is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide enterprises in scaling lean and agile practices. Along with disciplined agile delivery (DAD) and S@S (Scrum@Scale), SAFe is one of a growing number of frameworks that seek to address the problems ...
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HowtoPronounce
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How to pronounce wsjf | HowToPronounce.com
September 5, 2023 - How to say wsjf in English? Pronunciation of wsjf with 1 audio pronunciation, 1 meaning and more for wsjf.
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ProductPlan
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What is Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)? | A Guide to the SAFe
February 21, 2025 - An overview of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for product managers. Including pros and cons of this agile framework often used by large organizations.
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Emeritus
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What is Agile Project Management and How to Use it Effectively
February 26, 2024 - A typical Agile lifecycle has six phases: concept, inception, iteration, release, maintenance, and retirement. While there are 50 formally detailed frameworks, some of the popular ones are the Scrum agile framework, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
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Atlassian
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Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Values & Principles | Atlassian
The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale.
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Cambridge Dictionary
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How to pronounce AGILE in English
How to pronounce agile · Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · UK/ˈædʒ.aɪl/ Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · US/ˈædʒ.əl/ More about phonetic symbols · Sound-by-sound pronunciation · Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · UK/ˈædʒ.aɪl/ agile ·
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Cambridge Dictionary
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SAFE | Pronunciation in English
How to pronounce safe · Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · UK/seɪf/ Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · US/seɪf/ More about phonetic symbols · Sound-by-sound pronunciation · Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio · UK/seɪf/ safe · Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio ·
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Scaled Agile Framework
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Say Hello to SAFe 6.0! - Scaled Agile Framework
March 15, 2023 - New SAFe Scrum, SAFe Team Kanban, Built-in Quality, and Value Stream Management articles add flow directly into the teams’ daily work. Four new flow articles provide advanced guidance on how to apply Principle 6 – Make value flow without interruptions—to Agile Teams, ARTs, Solution Trains, and Portfolios.