At the end of the first day of the Program Increment (PI) Planning event, the team’s draft plan review consists of three key items:

Capacity and Load Estimates: Teams present their capacity for the upcoming PI and how much of that capacity they plan to allocate to various PI Objectives. This helps in understanding the workload and ensuring that the objectives are realistic and achievable within the given capacity1.

Draft PI Objectives: These are the tentative goals that the teams aim to achieve during the PI. They are drafted based on the team’s understanding of the work and are subject to review and adjustment. The draft PI Objectives provide a preliminary view of what the teams intend to deliver and serve as a basis for discussion and feedback1.

Risks and Impediments: Identifying potential risks and impediments early on is crucial for proactive mitigation planning. Teams discuss any foreseen challenges that might impact their ability to meet the PI Objectives. This allows for collective problem-solving and support from other teams and stakeholders1.

These components are essential for setting a realistic and achievable plan for the upcoming PI. They allow for transparency and alignment among all members of the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring that everyone has a clear understanding of the team’s direction and can provide constructive feedback to refine the plan1.