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title: "SAFe Cheat Sheet: A Guide to Scaled Agile Framework"
description: Unlock enterprise agility with this SAFe cheat sheet. Learn how Atlassian tools like Jira Align and Confluence support the Scaled Agile Framework to align strategy, improve visibility, and accelerate value delivery across teams.
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# [SAFe Cheat Sheet: A Guide to Scaled Agile Framework](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/safe-cheat-sheet-a-guide-to-scaled-agile-framework)

 Written by [Michiko Quinones](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/author/michiko-quinones) | Feb 23, 2021 6:00:00 AM

Organizations of all sizes and industries share a common goal: delivering high-quality products to customers while fostering innovation across teams. The [Scaled Agile Framework](https://framework.scaledagile.com/) (SAFe®) helps large enterprises scale agile practices across the organization, connecting strategy to execution and accelerating time-to-value.

SAFe provides a structured, flexible approach grounded in Lean-Agile principles. By promoting transparency, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid feedback, SAFe empowers organizations to continuously deliver value and stay aligned with evolving customer needs.

Related: [What is Customer Centricity in SAFe® 6.0?](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/what-is-customer-centricity-in-safe-5.0)

## How Atlassian Tools Support SAFe®

The Atlassian product suite is purpose-built to support SAFe adoption at scale. From portfolio strategy to team-level execution, Atlassian connects the entire enterprise to streamline planning, improve collaboration, and enhance visibility.

Key tools in Atlassian’s ecosystem include:

- [Jira Align](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/webinars/access-real-time-visibility-into-the-cost-of-work-atlassian-webinar-version) – bridges the gap between business strategy and agile delivery
- [Confluence](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/confluence-by-atlassian-understanding-the-software) – serves as a single source of truth for documentation, decision-making, and planning
- [Jira Product Discovery](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/jira-product-discovery-comprehensive-guide) – empowers product teams to prioritize ideas that align with customer needs and business objectives
- [Advanced Planning for Jira](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/advanced-roadmaps-to-plans-jira) (formerly Advanced Roadmaps) – enables long-term planning, capacity management, and cross-team dependency visualization

 With these tools, organizations can effectively implement and scale SAFe practices across value streams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

## Atlassian SAFe Support Overview

### Business and Portfolio Teams

**Tools**: Jira Align, Confluence, Product Discovery  
**Key Capabilities**:

- Strategic alignment with OKRs and Lean Portfolio Management
- Clear documentation with templates, blueprints, and briefs
- Real-time visibility into product roadmaps and backlogs
- Collaboration on ideas, epics, and features

| Jira Align | Confluence | Product Discovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission, Vision, Values Strategic Alignment Objectives and Key Results Lean Portfolio Management | Single source of truth Consistent Spaces Templates and blueprints Solution briefs Product Development Briefs | Product brainstorm and idea development Product roadmap Link and track issues in Jira |

### Program and Delivery Teams

**Tools**: Jira Software, Advanced Planning, Atlas  
**Key Capabilities**:

- Align work to strategic goals
- Plan and visualize team and program capacity
- Identify and manage cross-team dependencies
- Foster transparency and innovation through real-time status updates
- Prioritize work based on customer and business value

Read about the [five essential strategies](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/articles/strategies-implementing-agile-with-jira) for implementing Agile with Jira.

| Advanced Planning for Jira | Atlas | Jira Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roadmap alignment to strategy Capacity planning for programs and teams Dependency visualization across teams and initiatives Source work to one strategic parent | Link teamwork  to goals Easy, visible and transparent status Encourage an environment of innovation and collaboration  | Manage the flow of team work in a visible and transparent way Easily prioritize work Visualize the connection to strategic initiatives Elaborate on dependencies |

 

## Core Values of SAFe®

To successfully scale Agile, SAFe emphasizes four foundational values:

- **Enterprise Flow**  
  Enables smooth, efficient value delivery through clearly defined workflows and roles.
- **Strategic Alignment**  
  Ensures every team and initiative contributes to shared enterprise goals.
- **Built-in Quality & Continuous Delivery**  
  Promotes a culture of accountability and excellence, with quality embedded at every step.
- **Visibility & Transparency**  
  Breaks down silos and promotes collaboration across functions and teams.

## Explore SAFe® with Atlassian and Praecipio

Looking to implement SAFe effectively across your organization? As an [Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner](https://www.praecipio.com/products/atlassian), Praecipio brings deep expertise in helping enterprise teams scale Agile with the right tools and strategies.

### Watch the Webinar

[Proving Value: How Business Leaders Use Jira Align to Connect Strategy and Execution](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/webinars/proving-value-how-business-leaders-use-jira-align-to-connect-strategy-and-execution)  
Presented by Amanda Babb, SAFe® Program Consultant and Senior Solutions Architect at Praecipio.

This session covers practical ways to drive enterprise agility and measure business impact using Jira Align.

### See It in Action

Explore how one digital services company partnered with Praecipio to implement SAFe across the enterprise—unlocking transparency, alignment, and measurable results. [Read the case study.](https://www.praecipio.com/resources/case-studies/digital-services-company-enterprise-agility-initiative)

### Ready to Get Started?

Explore how Praecipio’s [Enterprise Agility](https://www.praecipio.com/solutions/agility/enterprise-agility) services can help you adopt SAFe, optimize team performance, and deliver outcomes that matter.

Ready to learn more about how Scaled Agile brings best practices and delivers the greatest results to your enterprise organization? As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Praecipio is [here to help](https://www.praecipio.com/contact)!

 

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