SAFe and Disciplined Agile (DA) are both enterprise agile frameworks, but they take different approaches to scaling. Understanding their differences helps you choose the framework that best fits your organization culture and needs.
Framework Overview
SAFe provides a comprehensive, prescriptive framework with detailed guidance for scaling agile. Disciplined Agile takes a toolkit approach, offering a collection of practices you can choose from based on context. SAFe emphasizes structure and alignment; DA emphasizes flexibility and context-driven choices.
Key Differences
SAFe is more prescriptive with defined roles, ceremonies, and practices. Disciplined Agile is more flexible, offering choices rather than prescriptions. SAFe works well for organizations needing structure; DA works well for organizations wanting flexibility.
Which to Choose
Choose SAFe if you need comprehensive guidance and structure for large-scale transformation. Choose Disciplined Agile if you prefer flexibility and context-driven process selection.
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