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Scrum@Scale and Scaled agile framework (safe) Program

Advocates of the Programs:


1. Create a reference model by Self-Organizing Agile Teams

2. Requires leadership support by building guiding collation

3. Do not scale crappy code- building quality is the must

4. Dual Operating System- Organize around flow of value

5. Relentlessly improve by Transparency, Inspection and Adaptation

6. Build based in your organisational context- as there exists no fixed prescription


Comparison and Contrast between Scrum@Scale and SAFe Program



SAFe and Scrum@Scale Program Execution


Events are Similar except a difference in Terminology



Program Level Events are Same except that in S@S we do not have Innovation & Planning Iteration.


Meta Scrum in Scrum@Scale Vs. PI Planning in SAFe


Meta Scrum in Scrum@Scale is not explained in very details but have the same purpose as PI Planning in SAFe which is 2 days cadence-based event every 4-6 iterations. This is to align the teams on a train and plan for the program increment.


Scrum@Scale and SAFe assess the maturity by self-assessment

Scrum@Scale focus on 3 Major Issues and 12 other components for measure and grow which becomes the basic of self-assessment and further improvement


Measure and Grow is the way portfolios evaluate their progress in Business Agility and determine their next improvement steps using the 21 dimensions from 7 Core values (3 Each)


Jira Align Support both S@S and SAFe Implementation


Jira Align and Jira integration drives value from inception (idea) to Cash.


• Formulating the vision, strategy and getting the same communicated with everyone in a transparent way making us understand why we are doing, what we are doing

• Implementing most of the scaling framework building blocks from individuals to team, program, large solution and portfolios using the PI Planning and releasing process much easier

• Close collaboration gaps and unlock enterprise agility

• Helps us to prioritize the work and getting the predictability thus improving relationship between business and IT

• Easier to integrate with a great support from the Atlassian team to make it swift


Key steps for integrating Jira with Jira Align

And you are ready for the Jira Integration Setup:


• Set up program increments and sprints

• Preparing for connector setup in Jira Align

• Establish connection

• Map projects to programs

• Map boards to teams

• Configure timers, issues, and fields

• Pull Jira user data

• Map statuses to states

• Set up next-gen projects

• Sync existing issues

• Check connector activity

• Authentication types

• Jira setup fields

• Viewing logs

• Manage custom field


Jira Management Settings

Access the Jira Management Settings page by selecting Administration > Connectors > Jira Management from the Nav menu. Three tabs display on this page:

• Jira Boards

• Jira Sprints

• Manage Jira Deleted Issues







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