Preeth Pandalay
An executive turned transformation consultant with 25+ years of learning, Preeth trains and coaches... Read more
An executive turned transformation consultant with 25+ years of learning, Preeth trains and coaches... Read more
Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and Scrum are frameworks functioning under Agile principles and values. Although there are a finite set of differences between these two, it is always a better idea to have an in-depth understanding of SAFe® and Scrum to avoid confusion for newbies as well as professionals. To begin with, let us have a look at the definitions of SAFe® and Scrum.
According to Scrum.org, Scrum is a framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. This definition consists of Scrum's roles, events, artefacts, and the rules that bind them together.
SAFe®, on the other hand, is a framework that explains an approach for scaling agile for working in larger enterprises and bigger teams, working on the same or multiple products.
In simpler words, Scrum is a framework mostly based on the principles and values of Agile focusing on a smaller number of teams. While SAFe® is implementing agile at an Enterprise level.
Scrum | SAFe® |
Deals with compact, self-organizing cross-functional teams. | Deals with large, multi-geography teams. |
It is majorly adopted by the Agile team | It is adopted by the entire organisation/enterprise. |
The middle management has no significant roles to play. | Program and Portfolio management are the two significant tiers of SAFe® |
Basic construct- Scrum team | Basic construct- Agile Release Train (ART) |
Misses out several essential aspects | All aspects and features of an organisation can be managed |
Scrum primarily depends on three roles for planning, organising, administering and optimising a process namely -
The core objectives of SAFe® are:
The primary difference between Scrum and SAFe® is in the way they are taken into practice. SAFe® is a scaled framework that is advanced in a manner that fills the gap Scrum has left behind. Between Scrum and SAFe®, although the latter lacks focus on release planning and retrospect for improvement, the former largely focuses on the same.
An executive turned transformation consultant with 25+ years of learning, Preeth trains and coaches organizations to be agile and more importantly to stay agile. Preeth’s pragmatism finds its root in his diverse experience at various leadership positions.
WhatsApp UsWe will get back to you soon!
For a detailed enquiry, please write to us at connect@agilemania.com
We will get back to you soon!
For a detailed enquiry, please write to us at connect@agilemania.com