Take Charge of Your Business with Agile PI Planning
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Hey everyone! Welcome to the 7th Edition of our newsletter— The Scaled Agile Press!??? It's an initiative by Agilemania for all the SAFe? practitioners and enthusiasts.?
Are you tired of feeling like your business is constantly playing catch-up? Do you struggle to align your teams, stakeholders, and objectives? If so, it's time to take charge of your business with Agile PI Planning!
??What is PI Planning?
PI (Program Increment) Planning is a cornerstone of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). It's a cadence-based event that brings together your entire Agile Release Train (ART) – teams, stakeholders, and leadership – to align on a shared mission and vision for the upcoming program increment (typically 8-12 weeks).
??During this intensive two-day event, attendees collaborate to:
??Understand the current business context and priorities
??Align on the product/solution vision and top features
??Break down objectives into achievable team plans
??Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
??Match demand to capacity and eliminate excess work
??Build face-to-face connections fostering cross-team collaboration
One of the biggest benefits of PI Planning is the incredible alignment it creates across your organization. By bringing everyone together, you ensure that teams aren't operating in silos but rather working cohesively towards shared objectives. This level of transparency and collaboration leads to faster decision-making, reduced rework, and increased productivity.
Here are some tips to get started:
??Appoint a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to facilitate the process
??Ensure you have dedicated, cross-functional Agile teams in place
??Prepare key inputs like the business context, product vision, and architectural direction
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??Secure necessary logistics like physical or virtual meeting spaces
The PI Planning cycle is a powerful tool for any organization looking to boost agility, alignment, and execution. Don't let another program increment go by without harnessing its potential!
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??Agile Tip of the Week?
One of the core principles behind effective PI Planning is creating a "social construct" through face-to-face collaboration. When teams are face-to-face, the communication dynamics shift. Conversations flow more naturally, body language provides valuable context, and personal connections are strengthened.?
If you have the opportunity to bring your ART together for PI Planning, embrace it! Find a venue that accommodates your needs and encourages an open exchange of ideas.