During Pl Planning, who owns the planning of Stories into Iterations?

 During PI Planning, the ownership of planning Stories into Iterations lies with the Agile Teams. This is in line with the principle that those who execute the work should plan the work. Here’s how the process unfolds:

Presentation of Business Context and Vision: The event begins with a presentation of the business context and vision to align all team members and stakeholders1.

Team Planning Breakouts: After the initial presentation, teams break out into separate planning sessions where they create their Iteration plans and objectives for the upcoming PI1.

Facilitation by the RTE: The Release Train Engineer (RTE) facilitates the event, which includes all members of the Agile Release Train (ART) and occurs within the Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration1.

Empowerment of Teams: The unwritten rule of SAFe is that the people who do the work plan the work, emphasizing the empowerment of teams to take ownership of their plans1.

Alignment with Shared Mission: Through this process, teams are aligned to a shared mission and vision, ensuring that development is in sync with business goals1.

By following this approach, Agile Teams are able to effectively plan and commit to the delivery of Stories within their Iterations, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability.