Queueing Theory

A LeSS principle applying the mathematics of queues (small batches, short queues, WIP limits) to product development.

Drawn from Don Reinertsen's work. SAFe uses similar concepts but frames them as Flow Accelerators and Lean Principles.

Across the Frameworks

Scrum

Absent

No equivalent in this framework.

SAFe

Functional Equivalent

Flow Accelerators, Principle #6.

LeSS

Native

Named principle.

Nexus

Absent

No equivalent in this framework.

Present in SAFe, LeSS.