Is SAFe Evil

Explore the controversial Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in this GOTO Copenhagen 2015 conference talk. Gain insights from Henrik Kniberg, Agile/Lean coach at Spotify & Lego, and Lars Roost, Program Manager and Agile Change Agent at LEGO Group, as they share their real-life experiences implementing SAFe at Lego. Delve into topics such as product backlogs, team boards, program boards, risk management, and the evolution of agile practices. Examine the pros and cons of SAFe, including its impact on simplicity, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. Learn about the "recipes" and "tools" metaphors used to describe SAFe's approach. Discover what aspects of SAFe the speakers appreciate and critique, and gain valuable takeaways on whether SAFe is suitable for Scrum teams. This presentation offers a balanced view of SAFe's potential benefits and drawbacks in large-scale agile implementations.

Introduction
Lightning Talks
How should this evolve
Product Backlog
Team Board
Program Board
Report
Plan Review
Risk Management
Second Day
Conclusion
Scrum Masters
Is SAFe Evil
Is it safe
Shoe Hurry
Why SAFe
Simplicity
Inspiration
Tools Metaphor
Recipes Metaphor
Portfolio Process
Transparency
Impact
Momentum
Stakeholders
Waterfall
What we like
What we dont like
Mount Stupid
Wrap Up
Takeaways
SAFe for Scrum