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Workshop Introduction
This workshop is meant to give you a practitioner’s experience in one of the critical events in SAFe implementation, called PI Planning. The workshop will elaborate on all aspects of PI, from Pre-PI Planning preparation to Vote of Confidence, followed by PI-Planning Retrospective.
Training methodology
The course is a mix of basic concepts and simulation of the actual PI Planning event. Based on the mode of the workshop (remote or in-person), respective tools and activities will be applied.
Key Learning Takeaway
Participants will become familiar with PI Planning and will be able to do the PI Planning event.
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We design and deliver contextual immersive Agile learning programs for our clients to kickstart their agile adoption.
- Training Programs delivered by Hands-on Agile Practitioners
- Interactive learning methods with practical insights
- Customizable learning program by seasoned consultant and trainers
- Simulation and experiential learning
- Extensive Q&A session and application focus
- Post Training Agile Implementation support
- Participants
- Familiarization with course material
- Familiarization with the protocols and timings
- Expectation setting and clarifications
- Exploring the use cases to understand business context
- Business Benefits of PI Planning
- Pre-PI & Post-PI Planning expectations
- Readiness Checklist & Criteria
- PI Planning 2 or 3 days Itinerary
- Business Context
- Product/Solution Vision
- Architecture Vision & Development Practices
- Planning Context
- Team Breakouts
- Draft Plan Review
- Management Review & Problem-Solving
- Planning Adjustments
- Team Breakouts
- Final Plan Review
- ART PI Risks (ROAM)
- Confidence Vote
- Plan Rework?
- Planning Retrospective & Moving Forward
- ART Planning Board
- Committed & Uncommitted Objectives
- Business Vs Actual Value
- WSJF priorities
- Work types - Features, Enablers
- Team PI Objectives Vs ART PI Objectives
- ART PI Planning Vs Solution Train PI Planning
- Summarising Key Learning Takeaway
- Open Question and answer session
- Scenario based discussion
Most Suitable For
- Release Train Engineer
- Business Owners
- Product Managers
- Product Owners
- Agile Coaches
- SAFe Certified professionals
- New Businesses evaluating SAFe for Scaling Agile
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SAFe PI Planning Simulation Workshop
Master Enterprise Agility with Real-world PI Planning Execution
The SAFe PI Planning Simulation Workshop by NextAgile is a practitioner-led, enterprise-focused learning experience that enables organizations to plan, align, and deliver effectively across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Through immersive simulations, participants experience every stage of a PI Planning event — from pre-PI preparation to execution and retrospection — ensuring readiness for large-scale Agile implementation.
Simulation-driven. Practitioner-led. Enterprise-aligned.
Trusted By Global Leaders
Program Overview
Program Increment (PI) Planning is one of the most critical synchronization events in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). Successful execution of PI Planning ensures cross-team alignment, prioritization, and commitment to enterprise objectives.
This simulation-led workshop replicates a real-world PI Planning environment to help participants:
Understand the strategic purpose and
flow of PI Planning.
Experience team breakouts, dependency mapping, and confidence voting in a guided simulation.
Apply learning to manage coordination across multiple Agile teams effectively.
Delivered by experienced Agile consultants, the program combines interactive workshops, real-world simulations, and enterprise-focused advisory.
Enterprise Objectives
The program enables organizations to:
- Build capability to conduct and facilitate effective PI Planning events.
- Enhance alignment between business strategy and execution.
- Improve predictability, transparency, and coordination across ARTs.
- Drive a consistent cadence for planning, execution, and delivery.
Program Structure
Delivered through immersive simulations and context-driven facilitation, this workshop mirrors the real PI Planning experience in a controlled environment — helping participants internalize key concepts through active participation.
Program Features:
- Practitioner-led facilitation by experienced SAFe consultants
- Simulation-based learning of real PI Planning events
- Contextual use cases and practical scenarios
- Interactive exercises for dependency mapping and risk management
- Post-program support for PI Planning implementation
2-Day SAFe PI Planning Workshop Outline
Day 1: Setting the Context & Simulation Kickoff
Objectives, participants, and logistics
Understanding enterprise goals and alignment needs
Linking technical and business perspectives
Setting priorities and identifying dependencies
Draft planning sessions and backlog creation
Consolidation and management feedback
Addressing risks and resource constraints
Day 2: Advanced Practices, Reporting & Simulation
Refining team and ART-level commitments
Finalizing plans and dependencies
Consolidated view across teams and ARTs
Resolving, owning, accepting, or mitigating risks
Gaining collective commitment
Reflection on process improvement and next steps
Who Should Participate?
This workshop is ideal for professionals involved in large-scale Agile delivery, including:
Release Train Engineers (RTEs)
Product Managers & Product Owners
Business Owners & Solution Managers
Agile Coaches & Scrum Masters
SAFe Practitioners
Enterprise Leaders implementing SAFe
Business Outcomes
Organizations implementing this program typically achieve
- Improved alignment between strategy, planning, and delivery execution.
- Enhanced visibility into team dependencies and delivery risks.
- Increased planning confidence and ART synchronization.
- Established capability to run independent, effective PI Planning events.
Participants receive
- Hands-on experience through full-scale PI Planning simulation.
- Practical frameworks, templates, and readiness checklists.
- Guidance from SAFe-certified enterprise practitioners.
- Certificate of participation from NextAgile.
Why Partner with NextAgile?
NextAgile integrates deep Agile transformation expertise with hands-on simulation-driven learning. Our workshops are designed to build organizational capability, not just knowledge.
By focusing on real scenarios and enterprise-scale dynamics, we enable teams to execute PI Planning events effectively and sustainably.
Differentiators:
- Practitioner facilitators with large-scale Agile transformation experience
- Enterprise-aligned simulations tailored to client contexts
- Post-program advisory for PI Planning execution
- Optional AI-assisted backlog and dependency visualization
- Proven track record of enabling scalable Agile delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The workshop covers key SAFe principles, making it suitable for both foundational learners and experienced practitioners.
Yes. We tailor simulations and case studies to your organizational scale, maturity, and industry context.
Yes. The simulation supports both in-person and remote formats with relevant tools.
Yes. A certificate of completion is provided by NextAgile.
Enable Predictable, Scalable Delivery Through Effective PI Planning
The SAFe PI Planning Simulation Workshop equips your teams with the mindset, tools, and collaborative rhythm required for enterprise agility and business alignment.
