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S+3 Agile™ is a new framework that reimagines traditional Agile practices to overcome the challenges of scalability, complexity, ambiguity and purpose in modern software development.
It empowers organizations to deliver scalable solutions, minimize technical debt, and create a culture where engineering simplicity and happiness thrive, in a nutshell it’s Agile 2.0!!
Anatomy of S+3 Agile:
1. The Sprint:
S+3, or Sprints plus Three, provides visibility into the next three sprints through two parallel sprint types: Planning Sprints, which involve company-wide monthly cycles for strategic alignment, and Execution Sprints, bi-weekly cycles focused on engineering delivery. This dual-layer approach fosters scalability, clarity, and cross-functional alignment, seamlessly balancing strategic planning with operational efficiency.
2. The 2 parallel work streams- Horizontal Planning and Vertical Execution:
A dual-layer approach to ensure strategic alignment and precise execution so planning and execution happens in parallel feeding back the intelligence to each other.
3. The 3 Guiding Principals:
S+3 Agile’s effectiveness and scalability stem from three key principles: 1) Engineering and Organizational Excellence, 2) Collaborative Ownership, and 3) Concurrent Decomposition of Ambiguity.
4. The 4D Framework:
Deliver, Design, Deliberate, and Direction—offering structured work breakdown and foresight into upcoming tasks.
5. The Five Execution Pillars:
Plan, Build, Run, Scale, and Serve, addressing every aspect of the development lifecycle to manage concept-delivery-feedback loop across the entire company.
Key Benefits
S+3 Agile delivers measurable improvements in both team performance and product outcomes:
- Clarity and Focus: Early ambiguity resolution enables teams to work with well-defined tasks and objectives.
- Scalable Solutions: The framework ensures that your platform evolves alongside your business needs, minimizing technical debt.
- Increased Engineer Satisfaction: A supportive culture and structured workflows foster happiness and reduce burnout.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Cross-functional alignment promotes teamwork and shared accountability.
- Balanced Execution: Integrates speed with quality, ensuring deliverables meet both deadlines and strategic goals.