Effective communication isnโt just about sending messages; itโs about knowing they landed, were understood, and acted upon. In agile software teams, short feedback loops are one of the most powerful ways to reduce misunderstandings and build alignment. Hereโs why they matter and how to build themโboth inside and outside the development team room.
โThe hardest part of any project is communication.โ ~Lynn Brownlee
Welcome back to Part II of our series covering Scaled Agile Framework. As a quick refresher, Iโm a lead consultant at Keyhole Software, and for the past year, Iโve been helping my client adopt SAFe methodologies and practices. Iโve certainly learned a lot, and I want to share that knowledge with you.
Last time in Part I, I gave an overview of SAFe and discussed the four core values: Alignment, Transparency, Respect for People, and Relentless Improvement. Today, weโll dive a little deeper, talking through SAFeโs ten core principles. Next time in the third and final installment, weโll take a practical look at the pros and cons of SAFe and some tips for implementing it.
For several years, I have been a lead software engineer for one of Keyholeโs clients. More recently in the last year, they started a journey to implement SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies and practices. If you are new to or have not heard of SAFe, this short, three-part blog series will give you the perfect launch pad.
In Part I (this post), Iโll give a high-level overview and then weโll walk through SAFeโs four core values. In Part II, weโll dive into its ten core principles. In the final installment (Part III), weโll discuss the benefits and drawbacks and then weโll get a bit more practical. Iโll teach you how it can be used for small teams, some key points a developer should know, and some considerations for if SAFe is right for your organization and teams.