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Best practices, product updates, and tips on SAFe, Jira, and agile at scale.
Implementing WSJF Prioritization in Jira: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to implement WSJF prioritization in Jira using Agile Hive. Reduce bias, align teams, and deliver higher-value features, with a step-by-step setup guide.
The Value of PI Planning in SAFe® — and How Agile Hive Makes It Easier
Discover how Agile Hive simplifies PI Planning boards in Jira — from dependency management to portfolio-level visibility for SAFe teams.
Is SAFe® Right for Your Organization? A Practical Decision Guide
Not sure if SAFe is right for your organization? This practical guide helps you evaluate fit, avoid common mistakes, and decide if the Scaled Agile Framework makes sense for your teams.
How Product Managers Can Align Strategy with Execution Using Agile Hive
Strategy doesn't fail in the boardroom—it fails in the handoff to execution. For product managers, aligning vision with delivery is one of the hardest challenges in modern product development. Agile Hive closes that gap by unifying strategy, roadmaps, and real-time execution inside Jira.
Agile Hive and the Future of Enterprise Agility
Enterprise agility is evolving beyond speed of delivery to embrace strategy alignment, value stream flow, and evidence-based decision-making.
Driving Lean Portfolio Management with Agile Hive: Turning Strategy into Execution in Jira
Bring Lean Portfolio Management to life inside Jira with Agile Hive. Learn how this SAFe®-aligned solution connects strategy, investment, and execution across all levels — from portfolio epics to team delivery.
Unlocking SAFe® in Jira: Agile Hive Customizations That Drive Success
Explore how Agile Hive can be customized to implement SAFe within Jira and why this flexibility is crucial for organizations looking to scale effectively.
SAFe® Summit 2025 Denver – A Mile High Success!
Agile Hive attended the 2025 SAFe Summit in Denver, Colorado. Four days of keynotes, sessions, and customer conversations at the Gaylord Rockies Resort – here are our highlights.
How Agile Hive Streamlines SAFe® in Jira
Implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) inside Atlassian Jira can be challenging. Agile Hive changes that. Learn how Agile Hive provides preconfigured structures, PI planning boards, dependency management, and reporting dashboards—all seamlessly integrated into Jira.
Unlocking Agility at Scale: What SAFe® Is and Why Enterprises Should Care
Discover how the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) enables enterprises to align strategy with execution, deliver value faster, and adapt to change. Learn why agility at scale is essential for staying competitive.
Applying the CALMS Framework in Scaled Agile: Strengthening DevOps at Enterprise Scale
Explore how the CALMS Framework—Culture, Automation, Lean, Measurement, and Sharing—guides scaled Agile teams toward high-performing DevOps practices in SAFe® environments.
From Team to Portfolio: Understanding SAFe®'s Four Levels with Agile Hive
Discover SAFe®'s four levels — Team, Program, Large Solution, and Portfolio — and how Agile Hive helps bring each level to life inside Jira and Confluence.
Key SAFe® Roles Explained – And How Agile Hive Helps You Manage Them
Explore the key SAFe® roles across all levels — from Agile Teams to Portfolio — and learn how Agile Hive helps you manage them effectively in Jira.
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Transforming Scaled Agile
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming scaled agile environments — from smarter PI Planning and flow metrics to probabilistic forecasting and AI-powered product management.
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®): A Guide to Strategic Alignment
Learn how OKRs fit into the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Discover how to align Objectives and Key Results at portfolio, program, and team levels for outcome-driven delivery.
Understanding Flow Metrics in SAFe®: A Beginner's Guide to Measuring and Improving Agile Performance
Learn what flow metrics are, why they matter in SAFe, and how to use them to improve agile delivery speed, reduce waste, and make data-driven decisions.
Integrated Budgeting for SAFe® Practitioners
Discover how integrated budgeting within scaled agile planning tools helps SAFe® practitioners align strategy, execution, and financial oversight—enhancing transparency, forecasting, and value delivery across portfolios.
Embrace Jira Capacity Planning
Could it be as simple as this - determine your capacity, then start planning accordingly? In essence, Jira Capacity Planning boils down to just that; the footwork involved at each phase of this process, while relatively straightforward, will involve a good deal of effort on your part and that of your teams. In this article, we'll discuss the importance of capacity planning, benefits and best practices, suggestions to improve your current processes, and a handful of resources you can take advantage of.
Implementing Agile in Jira Cloud
Atlassian's Jira is one of the most complete and comprehensive platforms available worldwide, specifically in the task and project management realm. Implementing agile in Jira Cloud is within reach for everyone, so let's explore how!
SAFe Summit D.C. – "All Good Things Must Come To An End"
A recap of the SAFe Summit 2024 in Washington D.C. — from Partner Day and booth setup to inspiring keynotes and fond farewells with the Agile Hive team.
Mastering SAFe® Planning Interval | PI Objectives
PI Objectives are specific goals that Agile Release Trains (ARTs) aim to achieve during a Planning Interval. A PI typically spans 8–12 weeks, and the objectives set for this period provide a roadmap for what teams are expected to deliver.
5 Best Practices For PI Planning In Agile Hive
Discover 5 best practices for PI Planning in Agile Hive. Learn how to prepare, align teams, manage dependencies, and collaborate effectively in SAFe®.
Using Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance criteria are scenarios that need to be met so that a product, service, increment, or user story will be accepted and considered complete. Learn how to write effective acceptance criteria in SAFe®.
Agile Hive Data Center Basics - SAFe® in Jira
Learn the basics of Agile Hive for Jira Data Center — the SAFe® in Jira solution. Explore ART Backlogs, PI Roadmaps, Team Breakout Boards, and reporting features.
How Agile Hive Can Support SAFe® Certifications
Discover how Agile Hive supports SAFe® certifications like SAFe for Teams and Implementing SAFe by providing a hands-on, real-world practice environment for PI Planning, ARTs, and more.
Managing Timezone Differences With Distributed Agile Teams
Managing timezone differences within distributed Agile teams presents unique challenges and opportunities for collaboration, communication, and productivity.
The Power of Shared Services in SAFe®
Discover how Shared Services in SAFe® enable centralized expertise and cross-team collaboration, and how Agile Hive brings this capability directly into Jira.
Join Us For The European SAFe® Summit 2024
Join the Agile Hive team at the European SAFe® Summit 2024 in Berlin, Germany, from April 8-11. You will find a transformative experience filled with region-specific keynotes, in-depth discussions, inspiring customer stories, interactive exhibits, and endless networking opportunities.
Adopting SAFe® in Small Steps
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) takes Agile and Lean principles and implements them at an enterprise or large organization level to increase and drive efficiencies, meet the requirements of stakeholders, and improve customer satisfaction.
Tips To Make Your ART Launch A Success
Your organization's SAFe® implementation is full steam ahead, or at least, headed in the right direction. Pulling off your first Agile Release Train (ART) successfully is a critical step in demonstrating to all involved that this new way of working will improve efficiencies, shorten release cycles, and increase overall transparency from one end of the organization to the other. Our article walks you through a step-by-step process in this critical phase of your SAFe® journey.
Agile Hive Integration with Collaboration Technologies
Agile Hive integrates with collaboration technologies to support SAFe® implementation in distributed and hybrid work environments. Learn how it enables teams to plan, visualize, and manage work across all SAFe levels.
SAFe® In Structure & Agile Hive
For teams to work in unison, the tools they use must first do so. Find out how SIX made SAFe® a reality by combining Agile Hive and Structure by Tempo.
System Architect Using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
Learn how Agile Hive supports the System Architect role in SAFe®, covering responsibilities, key collaborations, and how a single source of truth drives transparency and alignment across the ART.
Strategies To Improve Your PI Planning In SAFe®
Explore key strategies and components to improve your PI Planning in SAFe®. Learn how Agile Hive supports alignment, dependency management, and team readiness.
Product Management Using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
Learn how Product Management in SAFe® 6.0 delivers value, explores markets, manages the ART backlog, and connects with customers — supported by Agile Hive in Jira.
SAFe Summit 2023 Prague – That's A Wrap!
A recap of the SAFe Summit 2023 in Prague — three days of presentations, networking, and SAFe® success stories with the Agile Hive team and partner KEGON AG.
Always Be One Step Ahead with SAFe® 6.0 and Agile Hive
In this article, we'll be discussing when an organization has undertaken the transformation to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) and specifically how Agile Hive can not just enable, but empower this process each step of the way.
SAFe® – The Pros and Cons for Scaling Agile
SAFe® could be considered one of the best methodologies to extend core agile tenets across many teams or even an entire enterprise.
Agile Hive Cloud Release
Agile Hive is proud to announce that our SAFe® in Jira solution is now available for Jira Cloud via the Atlassian Marketplace.
European SAFe® Summit 2023 – Prague, Czech Republic
Meet the Agile Hive team at the European SAFe® Summit 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic! Learn firsthand from SAFe® experts, May 15-17.
RTEs – Empowered for Greatness with Agile Hive
Discover how Agile Hive empowers Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to fulfill their SAFe® responsibilities with a single source of truth directly in Jira.