SAFe PI Planning Guide

By Hilary Hui

The "SAFe PI Planning Guide" is the definitive playbook for successfully planning and executing Program Increment (PI) Planning --the essential cadence-based event that aligns Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and stakeholders in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This practical guide walks leaders, Agile teams, and facilitators through every stage of PI Planning, offering: Step-by-Step Preparation - How to set the stage for effective PI Planning, including logistics, readiness checks, and pre-work. Best Practices for Execution - Facilitating key sessions (Vision, Team Breakouts, Draft & Final Plan Reviews) for maximum collaboration. Common Pitfalls & Solutions - Overcoming challenges like remote participation, misalignment, and scope creep. Post-PI Planning Success - Ensuring follow-through with PI Objectives, confidence voting, and ART syncs. Tips for Distributed Teams - Making PI Planning work in hybrid and remote environments. Whether you're new to SAFe or a seasoned practitioner, this book provides templates, real-world examples, and expert techniques to turn PI Planning into a competitive advantage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5WT87ZH
• ISBN13: 9798280897199
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 179 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.4" x 8.5"