Agile Landscape - Entry: Business EPIC

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Business EPIC in the context of SAFe

Business Epic in SAFe

In the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), a Business Epic represents a significant initiative or business objective that is too large to be easily accommodated within a single Agile Release Train (ART). It addresses major strategic themes or business outcomes that require multiple Agile teams working collaboratively across the organization to achieve.

Characteristics of a Business Epic:

• Strategic Impact: Business Epics align with the organization’s strategic goals and have a significant impact on the business.

• Cross-Functional: They often require contributions from multiple teams and functions within the organization.

• Long-Term Focus: Business Epics typically span multiple Program Increments (PIs) and require sustained effort from Agile teams.

Benefits of Business Epics:

• Alignment: Helps ensure that the organization’s Agile teams are working towards the same strategic objectives.

• Coordination: Facilitates coordination and collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Value Delivery: Enables the organization to achieve significant business outcomes through the combined efforts of multiple teams.

Resources:

1. Scaled Agile Framework - Business Epics

2. SAFe Business Epic - Agilest

3. Business Epic - Scaled Agile

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