SAFe® 4.0 Reference Guide: Scaled Agile Framework® for Lean Software and Systems Engineering

Economic Framework

Take an economic view.

—SAFe Principle #1

Abstract

SAFe’s first Lean-Agile Principle, take an economic view, highlights the key role that economics play in successful Solution development. The “Principle #1 – Take an economic view” article describes the primary aspects of taking an economic view, delivering early and often, and understanding the other economic trade-off parameters. Principle #9 – Decentralize decision-making is another SAFe principle.

These principles come together in this article, which describes the Economic Framework, a set of decision rules for a Value Stream or Program that aligns everyone to the mission ...