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Solution Train

  • The Solution Train is powered by multiple ARTs
  • The solution train is introduced in the Large Solution configuration
  • Fixed cadence: All ARTs share the same start/end dates

ST Roles

  • Supplier
  • Deliver components which help the Solution Train to deliver solution
  • Long Term Business Partners
  • Solution Architect/Engineer
  • Architecture across ARTs
  • Solution Manager
  • Content authority on what gets built
  • Solution Train Engineer (STE)
  • Coaches and facilitates the events

ST Artifacts

  • Capability
  • Higher level solution behavior
  • It's a feature that spans across multiple ARTs
  • Solution backlog
  • Contains the program backlog (PM) and the team backlog (PO)
  • Holds upcoming capabilities and enablers
  • These capabilities can span multiple ARTs
  • Solution Epics
  • Nonfunctional Requirements (NFR)
  • Enabler Capabilities

ST Events

Solution Train Events

Post-PI Planning

  • Follow up after PI Planning

Solution Train Sync

  • Solution Train Sync

Architect Sync

  • Architect Sync

Solution Demo

  • Show the results of all the developments efforts from all ARTs

Prepare for PI Planning

  • Prepare for PI Planning

Inspect & Adapt

  • Current state of the integrated solution across all ARTs is demonstrated and evaluated

Pre-PI Planning

  • Prepare for PI Planning