Capacity margins are a fundamental aspect of successful Agile implementations, particularly within the context of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). In essence, capacity margins refer to the intentional allocation of surplus resources and time beyond the estimated requirements for Agile projects. As Agile methodologies gain prominence in modern software development, capacity margins serve as a safety net, allowing teams to effectively handle unforeseen challenges, fluctuations in workload, and uncertainties that are inherent in complex development endeavors. By maintaining capacity margins, Agile teams can avoid the risk of overloading their resources, prevent potential bottlenecks, and retain the agility necessary to adapt to changing requirements or market demands.
Quantifying Margin in Scaled Agile
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Chief Engineer, Triple Dot Engineering