SAFe Principle #10: Organizing around Value

A group of people working together to meet customer needs, characterized by flexibility, speed, and adaptability. It prioritizes customer focus and innovation over strict structures.

A well-established organizational structure that prioritizes efficiency, stability, and control. It handles operations, HR, finance, and governance.

The transition from a successful network to a larger, more structured organization can lead to a decrease in agility and customer focus.

A model that combines the strengths of both Entrepreneurial Networks and Organizational Hierarchies. It enables organizations to be both agile and stable.

A way to restore balance in organizations by leveraging the strengths of both the entrepreneurial Network and the organizational Hierarchy. It empowers teams to focus on delivering value to customers.

A network of people and teams organized around delivering specific customer value, allowing for rapid adaptation to market changes.

A large, cross-functional team of people working together to deliver a specific value stream. This team should be self-organized and empowered for autonomy.

A small, self-organizing team that focuses on delivering a specific part of a value stream.

A structured way to organize development efforts around the delivery of specific customer value. It involves aligning teams, resources, and processes to achieve a common goal.

A collection of development value streams working together to deliver products and services that meet customer needs. It encompasses the entire organization's efforts in delivering value.

A collection of ARTs working together to build and deliver larger, complex systems. It involves a coordinated effort across multiple ARTs to deliver a larger, more intricate product or service.

The practice of organizing around value streams to optimize the delivery of products or services to customers. It aligns teams, resources, and processes to focus on delivering value.

A set of principles and practices that guide the development and delivery of products or services. It focuses on customer value, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

A method of budgeting that aligns spending with the delivery of value. It focuses on outcomes rather than traditional project-based budgets.

Measuring success based on the actual value delivered to customers, rather than simply completing tasks. This helps ensure that efforts are aligned with desired outcomes.

The process of identifying and understanding the specific needs and desires of customers. It involves gathering feedback, analyzing data, and understanding customer behaviors.

The ability to quickly and easily respond to changes in market demands or customer needs. It involves flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change.