What does PI Planning mean?
It is an event for planning the Program Increment.
Definition
PI Planning, or Program Increment Planning, is an event within SAFe that aligns multiple teams to a shared mission and vision.
Purpose
It aims to create a shared understanding and commitment to the goals for the next Program Increment, which typically lasts from 8 to 12 weeks.
Participants
The participating roles include the Product Manager, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, and Developer, who collaborate to plan and prioritize the work.
Process
The event involves reviewing the Backlog, identifying dependencies, and setting clear goals for the Agile Release Train (ART).
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