SAFe model and using it in different circumstances

Abstract

As SAFe model is still young method on the industry, this research studies how Scaled Agile Framework (also known as SAFe model) differs from traditional waterfall model and what are the best circumstances to use SAFe model. The objective of this research is to give a comprehensive overview about the history, the methods and the ideology of SAFe model based on literature and compare it to the practice with interviews in one case project. Through the literature and the interview results that are compared to waterfall model, this research is trying to find the best circumstances for applying SAFe model. The qualitative research methods were chosen as the research methods for this paper as it aims to create a large-scale understanding of the research objective. The research material is collected from the earlier research about the subject and from the interviews. As a result, this research found pros and cons from the use of SAFe model. Moreover, the research results give a good perspective how agile method such as SAFe differs from waterfall model and how the differences can be seen in practice while working. Based on the results, the use of SAFe model depends on the current project circumstances.