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WSJF in the context of SAFe

WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) in SAFe

In SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), WSJF is a prioritization technique used to determine which features or initiatives to work on next based on the value they provide and the cost of delay associated with them. WSJF helps teams make decisions that maximize business value and minimize waste by focusing on the most valuable work first.

Components of WSJF in SAFe:

1. "Weight": Represents the relative value that a feature or initiative delivers to the organization.
2. "Shortest Job First": Refers to the duration or effort required to implement the feature.
3. "Cost of Delay": Reflects the impact of not implementing a feature immediately in terms of lost opportunity, revenue, or risk.

Key Steps in Calculating WSJF:

1. Assigning a weight to each feature based on business value.
2. Estimating the duration or effort required to implement each feature.
3. Determining the cost of delay for each feature.
4. Calculating the WSJF score for each feature using the formula: WSJF = (Weighted Shortest Job First) / Time criticality or cost of delay

Benefits of Using WSJF:

• Helps in prioritizing work based on value and urgency.
• Aligns the team on the most valuable work to be done.
• Minimizes decision-making bias and subjective judgments.

Resources on WSJF in SAFe:

1. Scaled Agile Framework - WSJF Article
2. SAFe® 5.1 WSJF is a simple prioritization model to calculate the cost of delay
3. Understanding Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)

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