Agile methodologies have revolutionized software development by prioritizing flexibility, collaboration, and customer focus. However, as organizations undertake larger and more complex projects, scaling Agile practices becomes necessary. Challenges in large-scale product management include coordination, dependency management, maintaining Agile principles, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
Agile methodologies have revolutionized software development, but as organizations grow, scaling Agile becomes necessary. Large-scale product management presents challenges such as coordination, dependency management, and resource allocation. Several strategies and frameworks can help address these challenges, including SAFe, LeSS, the Spotify Model, Scrum at Scale, Kanban at Scale, Agile portfolio management, and integrating lean thinking and DevOps. These approaches enhance collaboration, efficiency, and adaptability in managing complex projects within large organizations. Leadership plays a crucial role in supporting and driving the transformation towards scaling Agile.
Dean Leffingwell
Richard Knaster, SAFe Fellow and Principal Consultant at Scaled Agile, Inc., has more than 25 years’ experience in software development in roles ranging from developer to executive and has been involved in Agile for more than a decade. Prior to joining Scaled Agile, Inc., Richard worked at IBM, where his career spanned from product line management (PPM domain) and professional services to chief methodologist, Agile and Lean. Richard is a certified IBM Thought Leader and an Open Group Distinguished IT Specialist. He is also a certified SPC, PSM, Agile Certified Practitioner, PMP, and a contributor to the Disciplined Agile Delivery framework and PMI Portfolio/Program Management standards. He is a contributor to
Richard Knaster
Richard Knaster, SAFe Fellow and Principal Consultant at Scaled Agile, Inc., has more than 25 years’ experience in software development in roles ranging from developer to executive and has been involved in Agile for more than a decade. Prior to joining Scaled Agile, Inc., Richard worked at IBM, where his career spanned from product line management (PPM domain) and professional services to chief methodologist, Agile and Lean. Richard is a certified IBM Thought Leader and an Open Group Distinguished IT Specialist. He is also a certified SPC, PSM, Agile Certified Practitioner, PMP, and a contributor to the Disciplined Agile Delivery framework and PMI Portfolio/Program Management standards. He is a contributor to