Ceremonies that keep the ART aligned and synchronized
Key ART Events
| Event | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|
| PI Planning | Start of each PI | Align all teams on PI Objectives and plan iterations |
| Scrum of Scrums | 2-3 times/week | Coordinate across teams, surface dependencies and impediments |
| PO Sync | Weekly | Sync Product Owners on backlog, priorities, and scope |
| ART Sync | Weekly | Review progress toward PI Objectives, address blockers |
| System Demo | End of each iteration | Demonstrate integrated increment to stakeholders |
| Inspect & Adapt | End of each PI | Reflect on PI, identify improvements, solve problems |
Event Cadence
- PI Planning: 2 days at start of every PI
- System Demo: Once per iteration (every 2 weeks)
- Inspect & Adapt: Half-day at end of each PI
- Sync events: As needed to maintain coordination
Exam Focus Areas
- PI Planning is the 'heartbeat' of the ART
- System Demo shows integrated work from ALL teams
- I&A includes quantitative review + problem-solving workshop
- Scrum of Scrums focuses on dependencies and impediments