PI Planning and Execution Flashcards

What is a System Demo in SAFe?

Answer: A bi-weekly demonstration of the integrated work from all teams on the ART

The System Demo provides a cadence-based mechanism for evaluating the integrated increment from all teams, getting feedback, and adjusting course.

What are Features in SAFe?

Answer: Services provided by the system that fulfill stakeholder needs, sized to fit within a single PI

Features represent functionality that delivers business value and are sized to be completed within a single Program Increment by one or more teams.

What is the inspect and adapt workshop in SAFe?

Answer: A significant event held at the end of each PI to reflect on results and identify improvement actions

The Inspect and Adapt workshop includes the PI System Demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement, and a problem-solving workshop to drive improvement.

What is a dependency board in PI Planning?

Answer: A visual tool showing dependencies between teams that must be managed during the PI

The dependency board makes cross-team dependencies visible so they can be identified, negotiated, and managed during PI Planning.

How does SAFe handle architectural work?

Answer: Through an architectural runway of infrastructure and components that enables future business features

Architectural runway provides the technical foundation needed to support upcoming features, built incrementally alongside business features.

What is a confidence vote in PI Planning?

Answer: A team vote indicating their level of confidence in achieving their PI objectives

At the end of PI Planning, each team votes on their confidence level (1-5 fingers) in meeting their objectives, with anything below 3 requiring further discussion.