What is an input to the Program Increment Planning process that highlights how Product Management...

The Program Increment (PI) Planning process is a critical event within the SAFe framework, where multiple teams align to a shared mission and Vision. One of the key inputs to this process is the business context, which provides an overview of the current market conditions, customer needs, and the strategic objectives that guide the ART (Agile Release Train). The business context is presented at the beginning of the PI Planning event to ensure all participants understand the backdrop against which they will be planning their work12. This helps in aligning the development to business goals and ensures that the teams are working towards implementing features that deliver the most value in line with the Product Management’s vision for the product.