Effective Program Increment (PI) Planning is key to aligning Agile teams around shared objectives and delivering value efficiently. This lesson explores how POs and PMs prepare for PI Planning by defining the Solution Vision, which provides a clear direction for the product and aligns stakeholders. Participants will also learn how to create Solution and PI Roadmaps, ensuring that development efforts are strategically planned and prioritized. A strong focus will be placed on building customer-centric features that drive business outcomes, managing the ART Backlog, and using Kanban to improve flow and visibility.

2.1 PI Planning
2.2 The Solution Vision
2.3 Solution and PI Roadmaps
2.4 Customer-centric Features
2.5 ART Backlog and Kanban

During PI Planning, POs and PMs play a critical role in ensuring alignment across Agile teams. This lesson covers how to effectively communicate the product vision to stakeholders and teams, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals. Participants will learn how to establish PI objectives, define measurable goals for the upcoming increment, and ensure cross-team alignment. Managing dependencies between teams and identifying potential risks are essential for a smooth execution of the PI, and we will explore techniques to proactively handle risks and resolve impediments.

3.1 Communicate the Vision
3.2 Establish PI Objectives
3.3 Manage Dependencies
3.4 Manage Risks

With a well-defined PI plan, execution begins with Iteration Planning. This lesson focuses on breaking down work into Stories and Story Maps, ensuring teams can deliver features iteratively. Participants will learn the role of the Team Kanban system in optimizing workflows, as well as best practices for backlog refinement to keep priorities aligned with business objectives. Continuous improvement is a core Agile principle, so we will explore Iteration Reviews and Retrospectives, which provide opportunities for feedback and enhancements. Finally, we will discuss DevOps practices and the Release on Demand model, which enable faster and more reliable product deliveries.

4.1 Stories and Story Maps
4.2 Iteration Planning
4.3 The Team Kanban
4.4 Backlog Refinement
4.5 Iteration Review and Iteration Retrospective
4.6 DevOps and Release on Demand

Dive into the responsibilities of Product Owners (POs) and Product Managers (PMs), learning how they prioritize and manage backlogs while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Explore core Agile principles, including the Agile Manifesto, Scrum, and Kanban, to build a mindset focused on adaptability and value delivery.

Learn how to foster continuous improvement and customer focus by embracing Lean-Agile principles critical for successful product management.