Welcome to your next frontier in agility. These frameworks help multiple teams align and deliver together across the organization.
π¬ βAgility at scale isn't about doing more Scrum. Itβs about aligning many teams toward a shared mission.β
π SAFe β Scaled Agile Framework
- Organizes teams into Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Introduces roles like RTE (Release Train Engineer) and System Architect
- Key ceremonies: PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demo
π§ Use when: You have 5+ teams, compliance-heavy work, or complex dependencies.
π Learn more: scaledagileframework.com
π§ Spotify Model β Squad, Tribe, Chapter, Guild
- Squads = Autonomous teams (like Scrum teams)
- Tribes = Groups of Squads with a shared mission
- Chapters = Discipline-aligned people across Squads
- Guilds = Voluntary, interest-based groups (e.g. Agile Guild)
π§ Use when: Culture and autonomy matter, and you want lightweight scaling with high innovation.
π₯ Watch: Spotify Engineering Culture (Part 1)
π Scrum@Scale β Scrum of Scrums
- Every team uses Scrum, and Scrum Masters form a Scrum of Scrums