Ben Wilson

July 29, 2021

SAFe: Useful Videos on Better Project Planning

This is an evolving document capturing useful links I've found (or others have shared with me) that are useful for using some SAFe planning concepts to improve Project Management. 

Several of these come from SAFe in the Real World channel.

  • SAFe PI Planning Options talks about different ways to do PI Planning, including 2-3 days of remote planning instead of a Big Room Planning session. Provides insights on explaining why investing the time in dedicated planning is worth the investment. Includes agenda options, which is very helpful for lowering the burden / overhead. What I like about this video is how he breaks out the component parts of the planning activity in a way that allows customizing this ritual to organizational needs.
  • Writing Features, talks about the macro elements, with other videos on getting features ready for PI Planning, defining good acceptance criteria, and ...
  • PI Planning Tips for Architects t

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About Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson, the brains behind the Postal Marines sci-fi saga, is a history buff with a soft spot for human nature and religion. After serving in the US Army, he's now stuck in the exciting world of IT project management, where he feeds off his customers' frustrations. Ben shares his Northern Virginia home with his wife, three kids, and two vicious attack cats. Don't worry, he didn't sell his oldest to the Core (although he may have considered it). His eldest has flown the nest and started a family of his own.