What is Scrum Enterprise?
Scrum Enterprise refers to a company or organization that thrives in uncertain and dynamic environments by leveraging Lean, Agile, and Scrum principles and practices. It drives change, creates value, and maintains competitiveness through adaptive planning and rapid feedback. A Scrum Enterprise embraces Lean and Agile thinking and upholds the core values of Scrum at every level of the organization. This mindset ensures the enterprise remains adaptable, fosters innovation, and pursues continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.
What is the Scrum Enterprise Model (SEM)?
The Scrum Enterprise Model (SEM) is a lightweight enterprise management framework based on Scrum theory, Lean-Agile thinking, and proven management best practices. It is designed for enterprise-wide management in large-scale organizations, integrating approaches such as Scrum, design thinking, systems thinking, lean and agile practices, innovation methods, and strategic management principles into one cohesive model. SEM provides a structured yet flexible framework that guides enterprises in applying Agile values beyond individual teams, aligning the entire organization with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Core Components of SEM: The model consists of a central engine powered by Lean-Agile thinking, Scrum theory, and Scrum Enterprise values, supported by five core capabilities and 21 practice domains. These five core capabilities form a unified structure for the enterprise (envisioned as a central core with two wings) and include:
- Agile Organization, Culture, and Leadership (Core Entity): Establishes an adaptive organizational structure, agile company culture, and visionary leadership committed to Scrum values and Agile principles.
- Agile Strategy and Portfolio Management (Left Wing): Aligns business strategy with agility, managing portfolios and initiatives in an adaptive, value-driven manner.
- Agile Product Development (Left Wing): Delivers products and services iteratively and incrementally, using Scrum to respond to change and customer feedback rapidly.
- Lean and Digital Operations (Right Wing): Optimizes operational processes through Lean principles and digital innovation, eliminating waste and improving efficiency across the enterprise.
- Continuous Learning and Improvement (Right Wing): Fosters a culture of ongoing learning, feedback, and refinement, ensuring the organization constantly adapts and improves its practices.
SEM focuses on defining essential principles and capabilities rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions for any specific industry. It provides a foundational model that each enterprise can tailor to its unique context. A maintained SEM practice repository supports this framework by offering up-to-date, adaptable solutions and best practices that evolve with industry trends. This repository helps enterprises implement the Scrum Enterprise Model effectively, enabling them to remain innovative and competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Who is scrumenterprise.org?
Who We Are
ScrumEnterprise.org, founded in 2018 by pioneers in enterprise agility, is the global authority for agile management model standards. We are not a consultancy but a standards-setting body dedicated to creating, refining, and governing the Scrum Enterprise Model (SEM)—a unified model that enables organizations to adopt, measure, and scale agility systematically. Our work empowers enterprises to assess, align with best practices, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based benchmarks.
What We Do
- Develop & Maintain the SEM Standard
- Define and evolve the Scrum Enterprise Model (SEM) as the open, vendor-neutral global standard for enterprise agility.
- Publish guidelines for agility maturity across four dimensions: Strategy, Portfolio, Value Streams, and Teams.
- Certification & Accreditation
- Offer SEM Certification Programs for enterprises, tools, and practitioners to validate compliance with the standard.
- Accredit third-party trainers, tools, and consultancies that align with SEM principles.
- Global Community & Ecosystem
- Foster a collaborative network of enterprises, academia, and tool providers to refine SEM through shared insights.
- Curate a Public Practice Library of SEM-aligned case studies, metrics, and implementation templates.
- Research & Benchmarking
- Conduct annual agility maturity surveys to update SEM benchmarks and industry trends.
- Publish the Global Agility Index to track organizational progress against SEM criteria.
Mission
To establish and advance the Scrum Enterprise Model (SEM) as the universal standard for enterprise agility, enabling organizations to self-assess, adopt, and scale agile practices with clarity and confidence.
Vision
To create a world where every organization measures, evolves, and thrives through the SEM framework—the common language of enterprise agility.
- By 2030, SEM will be adopted as the primary agility benchmark by 70% of Fortune 1000 companies.
- Build a global ecosystem where tools, training, and practices are SEM-certified, ensuring interoperability and trust.
Core Values
- Open Standards
- SEM is freely accessible, vendor-neutral, and developed through transparent collaboration.
- Evidence-Driven Rigor
- Ground SEM in empirical research, real-world data, and peer-reviewed validation.
- Global Inclusivity
- Engage diverse industries and regions to ensure SEM’s relevance across cultures and markets.
- Continuous Evolution
- Iterate SEM annually based on emerging trends, technological advances, and community feedback.
- Integrity & Independence
- Remain uncompromised by commercial interests—no paid endorsements or preferential treatment.
Why SEM?
- Universally Recognized: SEM is the only agility framework designed as a standard, not a proprietary methodology.
- Measurable & Scalable: Clear maturity levels (e.g., SEM Level 1-5) enable objective self-assessment and progression tracking.
- Ecosystem Compatibility: SEM-certified tools and partners ensure seamless integration across practices.
- Future-Proof: Built to adapt to AI, distributed work, and other disruptions through annual updates.
Join the Movement
- For Enterprises: Download the SEM model, conduct self-assessments, and benchmark against global peers.
- For Partners: Get your tools, training, or services SEM-accredited to join the trusted ecosystem.
- For Practitioners: Earn SEM certifications to validate your expertise in enterprise agility standards.
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