What is a SAFe PI Planning Template?

This comprehensive Program Increment (PI) Planning template provides a structured framework for organizing and executing SAFe PI planning events. It's designed to help Agile Release Trains (ARTs) align teams and stakeholders to a shared mission and vision over an 8-12 week period.

Key Features

• Complete 2-day event workflow visualization
• Detailed team breakout session structure
• Integrated dependency mapping system
• Risk assessment and management tools
• Program board visualization
• ROI evaluation framework

Benefits

• Streamline your PI planning process with clear activity flows
• Ensure all essential planning components are addressed
• Facilitate better cross-team collaboration
• Identify and manage dependencies early
• Track and mitigate program risks effectively
• Align teams to business objectives

How to Use This Template

1. Start with Day 1 activities including business context and product vision
2. Progress through team breakouts and draft plan reviews
3. Continue to Day 2 with planning adjustments and final team sessions
4. Document PI objectives and complete the planning retrospective
5. Maintain the program board and risk register throughout

Best Practices

• Ensure all teams participate in breakout sessions
• Document dependencies clearly on the program board
• Update risk registers regularly
• Review and adjust capacity planning as needed
• Maintain clear communication channels between teams

Getting Started

Begin by customizing the template to your organization's specific needs. Use the flowchart structure to guide your PI planning event, ensuring all key activities and deliverables are addressed systematically.

Start planning your next Program Increment with confidence using our comprehensive SAFe PI Planning template today.