Level 1: Portfolio 📊

Start your agile journey at the highest level of your organization—the Portfolio. Executives and management must embrace change, strive for continuous improvement, and prioritize high-impact initiatives. Utilize a Portfolio Backlog and Portfolio Kanban to manage ideas and prioritize initiatives efficiently.

Level 2: Program / Product 🚀

At the Program/Product level, flesh out the vision with Program Epics or Capabilities, which can then be broken down into Features and aligned with specific Team Backlogs. Use visual tools like Product Roadmaps to track progress and milestones effectively.

Level 3: Team 🤝

Empower teams at the Team level with their own Backlogs to manage Features and User Stories. Whether using Scrum boards or Kanban boards, allow teams to choose their preferred method while maintaining alignment with overall goals.

Aligning Across Levels 🔄

Drive alignment across all levels of your organization by linking Portfolio Initiatives to Program and Team levels. Utilize card Relations to track progress and ensure everyone is working towards shared objectives. These Relations provide full traceability and facilitate seamless collaboration.

By implementing these strategies and maintaining alignment across levels, your organization can successfully build and sustain a large Agile framework for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

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