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An Agile Release Train (ART) is a network of Agile teams working to achieve the same objective. ARTs demand all teams implement, test, and deliver software or products.
But what exactly is PI in Agile? A program increment (PI) is a timeframe in which an ART provides additional value in the form of functional software or systems. Sprints are to Scrum teams what iterations are to Agile teams.
So, what does Agile PI planning mean? A program increment planning meeting is a face-to-face gathering of all teams involved in an Agile release train. The PI planning activity discusses the product strategy, chooses features, and determines team constraints. It enables everyone to collaborate to develop answers to possible bottlenecks before they occur. PI planning is critical in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to maintain the basic concepts of alignment, transparency, built-in quality, and program execution.
Why is PI planning important?
- Maintains team trust
- Improve UX advice
- Increase cross-collaboration
- Completes work quickly
- Fast decision-making
Effective PI planning steps
- Organizational preparation
- Content readiness
- Logistics planning & accessibility
What takes place at a PI planning event?
PI planning normally takes two days. It follows a standard plan with a presentation of the business setting and purpose, followed by team planning breakouts in which teams set their goals for the next program increment.
Each team submits a draught of their plans at the end of the first day of planning. The draughts are examined for risks and dependencies, and the teams collaborate to identify solutions.
The Leading SAFe certification training provides you with all of the skills and information you need to help the business align around shared goals and objectives. It will also help you enhance value generation and workflow from planning to delivery. Furthermore, the SAFe Agilist training & certification program will shed light on what makes organizations more customer-centric, as well as assist participants in learning how to execute SAFe alignment & planning events, such as PI planning.