PI Planning

PI Planning is considered the heartbeat of SAFe® and the most important event in the framework. It brings together all ART members (50–125+ people) for 2 days of collaborative planning every 8–12 weeks. The event includes setting PI objectives, identifying dependencies between teams, committing to the plan, and addressing risks through a confidence vote (fist of five). Management presents the vision and context; teams create their iteration plans. Effective PI Planning creates alignment, surfaces risks early, builds social connections, and establishes a shared commitment across the entire ART.