PI Planning and Execution Flashcards
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What is PI Planning in the SAFe framework?
Answer: A cadence-based event where all teams in an Agile Release Train plan together for the next Program Increment
PI Planning is a critical SAFe event where all ART teams align on a shared vision, identify dependencies, and commit to objectives for the upcoming increment.
What is the recommended duration of a Program Increment in SAFe?
Answer: 8-12 weeks, typically 5 iterations including an Innovation and Planning iteration
SAFe recommends 8-12 week Program Increments, typically consisting of 4 development iterations plus an Innovation and Planning iteration.
What is an Agile Release Train (ART)?
Answer: A long-lived team of agile teams that develops and delivers solutions incrementally
An ART is a virtual organization of 50-125 people that plans, commits, and executes together, aligned to a common business and technology mission.
What role does the Release Train Engineer (RTE) play?
Answer: Servant leader and coach who facilitates ART processes and execution
The RTE is the chief Scrum Master for the ART, facilitating program-level processes and execution, removing impediments, and managing risk.
What are SMART PI Objectives?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound objectives created during PI Planning
Teams create SMART PI Objectives during PI Planning to express business value and create alignment across the ART.
What is the Innovation and Planning (IP) iteration?
Answer: A dedicated iteration for innovation, planning, infrastructure work, and PI Planning events
The IP iteration provides a regular, cadence-based opportunity for innovation, continuing education, PI Planning preparation, and infrastructure improvements.
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