Systems Thinking: Optimize the Whole, Not the Parts
Systems thinking means optimizing the entire system, not just its individual parts. In large-scale development, siloed teams create local efficiencies that harm the overall delivery pipeline.
Systems thinking treats a solution and the organization building it as a single, interconnected system. The goal is to optimize the full value stream, not just the performance of individual teams. This is key in SAFe for navigating complexity where multiple teams must integrate seamlessly to deliver value. The footgun is managing by local metrics, like bugs found or features shipped, which encourages selfish behavior that slows down the entire system and degrades quality.
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