Nordic Agility Framework

Build Agile teams in any enterprise — with a clear, repeatable process.

  • Works for new or existing Agile teams (including SAFe/LSS)

  • Framework works together with Scrum and Agile principles

  • Flexible to fit your company’s norms and ways of working

Agility framework for building agile enterprise team, without a scrum master or agile coach in or outside SAFe.

Stage 1: FOUNDATION

The Foundation stage builds your team from scratch, it defines roles, ownership and purpose.

    1. We define the team’s purpose to create a shared goal for every member.

    2. We establish basic ways of working to ensure a clear, consistent structure.

    3. We define competencies and decision ownership to set clear boundaries for the team.

Agility framework for building agile enterprise team, without a scrum master or agile coach in or outside SAFe.

Stage 2: CUSTOMER

The Customer stage aligns your team around real customer need.

    1. We establish a communication and feedback loop with real customers/end-users.

    2. We build real customer personas based on actual pain points from users.

    3. We create a real backlog of work driven by customer needs.

Stage 3: DELIVERY

The Delivery stage builds your team’s ability to commit and deliver.

    1. We implement a funnel to structure the inflow of work from customers.

    2. We set a delivery cadence to create predictable team output.

    3. We build the team’s work structure to manage increased customer-driven workload.

Agility framework for building agile enterprise team, without a scrum master or agile coach in or outside SAFe.

Stage 4: OWNERSHIP

The Ownership stage transfers ownership to the team.

    1. We enable the team to own the development lifecycle and core processes.

    2. We implement a system for the team to own larger initiatives, not just tasks.

    3. We evaluate how much the team needs a permanent Scrum Master.

Agility framework for building agile enterprise team, without a scrum master or agile coach in or outside SAFe.

Stage 5: GROWTH

The Growth stage empowers your team to evolve independently and influence others.

    1. We implement structure to T-shape team members (grow their skills).

    2. We continuously improve the Software Development Lifecycle for faster, higher-quality delivery.

    3. We evaluate and adaptprocesses to fully empower the team.