1. Why should you do PI Planning Preparation?

PI Planning Preparation is essential for a successful Program Increment (PI) planning event. It ensures organizational, content, and logistics readiness, fostering a coordinated and productive session. This preparatory phase sets the stage for effective collaboration and the achievement of strategic objectives within the Agile Release Train (ART).

2. What are the key focus area in PI planning preparation?

The preparatory phase focuses on three major areas:

• Organizational readiness

• Content readiness

• Logistics readiness.

3. Who should attend weighted shortest job first workshop?

This workshop caters to individuals involved in Agile practices, program management, and those responsible for the success of the Program Increment (PI) planning event within the SAFe framework.

• Agile Team Members

• Scrum Masters

• Product Owners/Product Managers

• Release Train Engineers

• Epic Owners

• Solution Management

• Architects

4. How can we integrate PI Planning Preparation into our current work for more effective Program Increment (PI) planning?

Integrate PI Planning Preparation into our workflow by ensuring organizational alignment, organizing content effectively, and addressing logistical aspects. This streamlined approach enhances the efficiency of our Program Increment (PI) planning within the SAFe framework.

5. What would happen without PI planning preparation?

Without PI Planning Preparation, the entire PI planning process may lack the necessary structure, coordination, and alignment, potentially impeding the success of the Agile Release Train (ART).

6. Why do we do PI planning?

The Program Increment (PI) Planning event is foundational to the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe). This crucial event ensures teams are aligned and focused on the right priorities at the right time, fostering effective collaboration and strategic execution within the Agile Release Train (ART).

7. What role does PI Planning Preparation play in achieving strategic goals?

PI Planning Preparation is instrumental in achieving strategic goals by setting the stage for a well-coordinated and productive PI planning session, leading to successful execution.