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Description

Release planning, also known as PI planning, is a standard procedure among scaled scrum teams and is usually conducted over a specific timeframe such as a quarter or a designated number of sprints, often five. During this planning phase, tasks from the product backlog are allocated to teams and assigned to specific sprints, with priorities set based on the targeted release version. Typically, the work is already organized and prioritized in the product backlog prior to this release planning session. This article aims to explore ways to measure the effectiveness of release planning after the meeting has concluded. It will identify suitable metrics and reports that can be utilized to evaluate the discrepancies between the planned and actual outcomes, as well as to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) for management concerning the resources spent on release planning meetings. Given that such meetings can require significant resources—like a team of 100 members engaged over two days, equating to 1,600 hours—the analysis of these metrics becomes crucial for justifying the investment. The importance of continuous evaluation after release planning cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts future planning efforts and overall team productivity.

Description

This instrument serves senior management by promoting alignment within the organization through transparency and self-management practices. It emphasizes directing teams towards achieving Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) rather than merely completing tasks, and it ensures that objectives are intricately connected to various initiatives and backlog items. Additionally, it acts as a valuable resource for Product Owners, featuring a multi-tiered hierarchy for user story mapping using visual cards that encompass business initiatives, themes, epics, features, and user stories. The tool also facilitates project scheduling through well-structured roadmaps and supports both release and sprint planning. It stands out as a streamlined Scrum project management solution for development teams, incorporating essential elements such as the product backlog, sprint planning sessions, daily scrums, and sprint reviews. Scrum teams can efficiently monitor their tasks using Kanban boards, which allow for easy drag-and-drop functionality and workflow customization while also managing impediments effectively. Furthermore, it serves the needs of Scrum Masters by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, enabling the facilitation of both online and in-person retrospectives, where team members can vote on the most impactful ideas. The tool includes a comprehensive selection of 14 retrospective techniques, along with methods to analyze intricate problems, such as root cause analysis, causal loop diagrams, mind maps, and the 5 Whys technique, to drive meaningful reflections and insights. Ultimately, this versatile tool enhances collaboration and efficiency across all levels of the organization.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CA Flowdock No 

Integrations

CA Flowdock Yes 

Pricing Details

$3.95 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$18 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Agilebin

Country

United States

Website

www.agilebin.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

ScrumDesk

Country

Slovakia

Website

www.scrumdesk.com

Product Features

Agile Project Management Tools

Backlog Management No 
Feedback Management No 
Gantt/Timeline View No 
Kanban Board No 
Prioritization No 
Request Management No 
Resource Management No 
Retrospectives Management No 
Status Tracking No 
Supports Scrum No 
Team Management No 
Template Management No 
Workflow Management No 

Scrum

Backlog Management No 
Collaboration Board No 
Daily Reports No 
Iteration Management No 
KPI Monitoring No 
Milestone Tracking No 
Prioritization No 
Progress Tracking No 
Release Planning No 
Roadmapping No 
Sprint Planning No 
Task Management No 

Product Features

Kanban

Collaboration Tools No 
Dependency Tracking No 
KPI Monitoring No 
Milestone Tracking No 
Multi-Board No 
Prioritization No 
Project Planning No 
Roadmapping No 
Supports Scrum No 
Task Management No 
Time Tracking No 

Project Management

Agile Methodologies Yes 
Budget Management No 
Client Portal Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Yes 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Gantt Charts Yes 
Idea Management Yes 
Kanban Board Yes 
Milestone Tracking Yes 
Portfolio Management No 
Resource Management Yes 
Time & Expense Tracking Yes 
Traditional Methodologies Yes 

Scrum

Backlog Management No 
Collaboration Board No 
Daily Reports No 
Iteration Management No 
KPI Monitoring No 
Milestone Tracking No 
Prioritization No 
Progress Tracking No 
Release Planning No 
Roadmapping No 
Sprint Planning No 
Task Management No 

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