# Implementing Large-Scale Agile Frameworks: Challenges and Recommendations

**Authors:** Kieran Conboy, Noel Carroll  
**arXiv:** [1901.08130](https://arxiv.org/abs/1901.08130)  
**Date:** 2019-01-23  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/fr/arxiv-id/1901.08130v1/

## Abstract

Based on 13 agile transformation cases over 15 years, this article identifies nine challenges associated with implementing SAFe, Scrum-at-Scale, Spotify, LeSS, Nexus, and other mixed or customised large-scale agile frameworks. These challenges should be considered by organizations aspiring to pursue a large-scale agile strategy. This article also provides recommendations for practitioners and agile researchers.