Which statement best describes SAFe's approach to Agile?

SAFe's approach to Agile emphasizes the ability to scale Agile practices beyond individual teams to accommodate larger organizations and multi-team environments. This approach recognizes that as organizations grow, simple Agile methodologies that work well for small teams may not be effective when applied to multiple teams working on interrelated projects.

SAFe provides a structured framework that helps coordinate the efforts of various Agile teams and aligns them with the organization’s broader goals. It integrates principles of Lean, Agile, and product development flow, facilitating collaboration and synchronization among teams, while also maintaining a focus on delivering value to the customer. This scaling capability allows organizations to implement Agile across different levels of the organization—team, program, and portfolio—ensuring that all teams are aligned and working towards common objectives.

This comprehensive framework contrasts with the notion of focusing solely on individual team performance, which can lead to siloed work and missed opportunities for collaboration and integration. Additionally, SAFe does not eliminate the need for team collaboration; rather, it fosters it by promoting cross-functional teams and shared goals. Lastly, although SAFe initially arose from software development practices, its principles can be applied in various sectors and domains beyond software, including manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Thus, it is not limited to software development alone