Launching the Release Train

The release train model is effective for coordinating efforts of multiple, tightly integrated teams toward a short-term delivery. Here’s some insight’s from the train launching in a real companies.

SAFe PSI

PSI is a development time box (uber-sprint) that uses cadence and synchronization to facilitate planning, provide for aggregation of newsworthy value, and provide a quantum unit of thinking for portfolio level consideration and roadmapping. PSI (Release) Objectives are defined in Scaled Agile Framework as a key alignment tool that teams use within the agile program. Here’s a review over the basics of PSI, objectives and process. Enjoy!

SAFe Release Planning

In large scale agile development projects, product backlog management and release planning are crucial activities to enable successful deliveries.The larger the project, the more important it is to perform look-ahead planning. SAFe recognize the importance of release planning. Her's how its done.

Agile Project Release Visibility

There are various ways to visualize the project big picture. Not for just the product owner or manager but for everyone.

Agile : Split user stories into technical aspects – for agile teams

Inexperienced teams often can’t get their heads around splitting stories into smaller stories that still deliver business value. But they will happily break a story down into technical workflow or component tasks.

Agile Release planning -The Kano model

This model provides a simple ranking scheme that distinguishes between essential and differentiating attributes. The model is a powerful way of visualizing product characteristics and stimulating debate within the design team. It is also a good technique for agile release planning.