Do the Scaling frameworks stay true to Scrum?

Assessment of 6 approaches to scale Scrum

Scaling Scrum, part 14

This is part 14 of the series:

The many approaches to scale Scrum — an introduction

TL;DR — short version

• LeSS stays closest to Scrum’s purpose and therefore it is my choice for small to medium sized scaling frameworks.
• Scrum@Scale is Scrum scaled for the whole organisation. It is my choice for large scaling frameworks.
• Spotify Engineering Culture may be a best fit for component teams.
• SAFe puts Scrum’s purpose under heavy pressure. Therefore it scores lowest of all scaling frameworks.

As a general remark: think hard if you really need to scale Scrum.

TL;DR — longer version

If you really think scaling Scrum is needed this article is of help to you. Here are my assessment verdicts:

• LeSS stays closest to Scrum’s purpose and framework as only little complexity is added (some events have a part with the team and a part with representatives of the teams). As a result LeSS is the best scaling option for small or medium sized scaling solutions.