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 (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?
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:
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
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Jira Align |
Confluence |
Product Discovery |
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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 |
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 for implementing Agile with Jira.
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Advanced Planning for Jira |
Atlas |
Jira Software |
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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 |
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.
Looking to implement SAFe effectively across your organization? As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Praecipio brings deep expertise in helping enterprise teams scale Agile with the right tools and strategies.
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.
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.
Explore how Praecipio’s 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!