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Survey and Analysis of Scaled Agile Frameworks for an Agile IT OrganizationBinnur Karabacak, Bachelor Thesis- Kickoff Presentation, 10.04.2017, Munich

Motivation
Research approach
Current results
Research roadmap
Agenda
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Motivation
Research approach
Current results
Research roadmap
Agenda

Motivation
Agile software development is increasing throughout organizations
94% of respondents say their organizations are practicing agile
software development
98% realized success from agile projects
Benefits of agile software development:
ability to manage changing priorities
better project visibility
improved team productivity
Modern organizations often work with agile software development
teams using traditional single team-level methods
Source: based on [1,2]

Source: based on [2]
General organization resistance tochange
Lack of management support
Lack of experience with agilemethods
Company philosophy or culture atodds with core agile values
63%
47%
45%
43%
Challenges of scaling agile
Based on the aforementioned challenges,
there are now numerous frameworks to
support IT organizations

Motivation
Research approach
Current results
Research roadmap
Agenda

Overview of relevant research questions
Research question 1 (RQ1):What are the reasons for the raison d'tre of scaled agile
frameworks?
Research question 2 (RQ2):What are popular scaled agile frameworks for agile IT
organizations?
Research question 4 (RQ4):What are the essential concepts and ideas behind scaled
agile frameworks?
Research question 3 (RQ3):What are the differences and commonalities of scaled agile frameworks?

Conductliteratureresearch
Identify scaledagile
frameworks
Extendcomparison
template
Comparepopular scaled
agile frameworks
Analyze andinterpret
comparisonresults
Research process
Relevant Literature
(118)
Scaled agileframeworks
(22)
Comparison
templateComparison
results
Derived
information
Search term &
databases
Relevant
literature
Comparison
template
Comparison
results
Relevant
literature*
RQ3 RQ4
Input
Deliverables
* = Literature which are comparing scaled agile frameworks
RQ1 RQ2

Motivation
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Current results
Research roadmap
Discussion
Agenda

The evolution of scaled agile frameworks
Framework Type Publication year
Crystal Family Set of methods 1992
Dynamic Systems Development Method Agile Project Framework for Scrum
Framework 1994
Scrum-of-Scrums Mechanism 2001
Enterprise Scrum Framework 2002
Large Scale Scrum Framework 2005
Agile Software Solution Framework Framework 2007
Scaled Agile Framework Framework 2011
Disciplined Agile Delivery Framework 2012
Spotify Model Model 2012
Mega Framework Framework 2012
Recipes for Agile Governance in the Enterprise Framework 2013
Matrix of Services tbd 2014
Scrum at Scale Framework 2014
Enterprise Transition Framework Framework 2014
ScALeD Agile Lean Development Set of principles 2014
Evidence-Based Change Framework Framework 2014
Agility Path Framework 2014
Lean Enterprise Agile Framework Framework 2015
Nexus Framework 2015
FAST Agile Set of methods 2015
eXponential Simple Continuous Autonomous Learning Ecosystem
Set of principles 2015
Enterprise Agile Delivery and Agile Governance Practice Set of practices 2016

Number of identified publications on scaled agile
2
4
2
5
1 1 1
32
4
23
6
12
21
19
28
2
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Number of publications per scaled agile framework
1 1 12
3 34 4
56
8
14
18
27
29 29 29
36
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Scaled agile frameworks
Publications

Current comparison template
Category Dimension
Descriptiveinformation
Abbreviation
Synonym
Short description
Creator
Organization
Publication date
Verified date
Category
Poster
Link homepage
Other
Adoption (literature)
Presence in academic contributions
Number of academic contributions
Presence in stated cases
Number of stated cases
Documentation
Training courses and certifications
Official community, discussion forum or blog

Current comparison template
* = Questionnaire will be not part of this bachelors thesis
Category Dimension
Adoption & feedback(questionnaire)*
Number of respondents who know the framework Number of respondents who would like to work with the framework Number of respondents who work with the framework
Scope
Portfolio Program structure Inter team coordination Team level Tech practices Applicable on scrum

Motivation
Research approach
Current results
Research roadmap
Agenda

Research roadmap
2017 2017
Today
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
3/15/2017 - 4/16/2017Conduct the
literature research
4/17/2017 - 4/30/2017Create the comparison template
5/1/2017 - 6/11/2017Compare the popular frameworks
6/12/2017 - 7/9/2017Interpret and analyze comparison results
7/10/2017 - 8/15/2017Write the thesis
Bachelor's thesis
submission
8/15/2017

Discussion
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Thank you very much for your attention!
Do you have any questions?
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[1] Brenner, R., & Wunder, S. (2015, 13-17 April 2015). Scaled Agile Framework: Presentation and real world example. Paper presented at the 2015 IEEE Eigth International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation Workshops (ICSTW).
[2] VersionOne Inc. 2017. the 11th annual State of Agile Reporthttps://explore.versionone.com/state-of-agile/versionone-11th-annual-state-of-agile-report-2. Accessed: April 9,2017.
Sources

Overview
Short DescriptionSAFe is an online, freely revealed knowledge base of proven success patterns for implementing Lean-Agile software and systems development at
enterprise scale. It provides comprehensive guidance for work at the enterprise Portfolio, Value Stream, Program and Team levels.
Creator and Publication Date
Dean Leffinwell (Scaled Agile Inc.) in 2011
Link
http://www.scaledagileframework.com
Popularity
Number of Academic Contributions
11
Number of stated Cases
35
Documentation
Yes: one official webpage is available
Training Courses and Certifications
Yes: official training courses and certifications are available
Official Community, Discussion Forum or Blog
Yes: official community is available
Backup: Scaled Agile Framework

Overview
Short DescriptionThe spotify model is a scaling model with squads, tribes, chapters and guilds for dealing with multiple software
development teams in a product development organization.
Creator and Publication Date
Henrik Kniberg, Anders Ivarsson, and Joakim Sundn (Spotify) in 2012
Link
http://www.ucvox.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/113617905-scaling-agile-spotify-11.pdf
Popularity
Number of Academic Contributions
4
Number of stated Cases
1
Documentation
Two official webpages are available
Training Courses and Certifications
No: official training courses and certifications are not available
Official Community, Discussion Forum or Blog
Yes: official comments section is available
Backup: Spotify Model

Search query:
("Scaling Agile Framework" OR "Scaled Agile Framework") AND
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