Capacity Calculation In Safe Agile

SAFE Capacity Formula:

\[ \text{SAFE Capacity} = \frac{\text{PI Objectives} \times \text{Team Velocity}}{\text{Program Increment Length}} \]

SAFE Capacity (points):

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1. What is SAFE Capacity Planning?

SAFE Capacity Planning is a method used in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to estimate team capacity for Program Increments. It helps in aligning team capabilities with business objectives and ensures realistic planning for upcoming work cycles.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the SAFE Capacity formula:

\[ \text{SAFE Capacity} = \frac{\text{PI Objectives} \times \text{Team Velocity}}{\text{Program Increment Length}} \]

Where:

PI Objectives — Number of objectives for the Program Increment (unitless)
Team Velocity — Average story points completed per sprint (points/sprint)
Program Increment Length — Number of sprints in the Program Increment (sprints)

Explanation: This formula helps teams estimate their capacity to deliver work during a Program Increment by considering their historical velocity and the number of objectives to be achieved.

3. Importance of SAFE Capacity Calculation

Details: Accurate capacity planning is crucial for successful agile implementation at scale. It helps prevent overcommitment, ensures realistic timelines, and aligns team efforts with organizational goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of PI Objectives, your team's average velocity in points per sprint, and the length of your Program Increment in number of sprints. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are PI Objectives in SAFe?
A: PI (Program Increment) Objectives are a set of business and technical goals that teams commit to achieving during a Program Increment, typically lasting 8-12 weeks.

Q2: How is Team Velocity calculated?
A: Team Velocity is the average number of story points a team completes per sprint, calculated from historical performance data over several sprints.

Q3: What is a typical Program Increment Length?
A: Program Increments typically last 8-12 weeks, consisting of 4-6 two-week sprints, plus an Innovation and Planning (IP) iteration.

Q4: How often should capacity planning be done?
A: Capacity planning should be done at the beginning of each Program Increment during PI Planning events.

Q5: What factors can affect team capacity?
A: Team capacity can be affected by team member availability, technical dependencies, complexity of work, and external factors like holidays or organizational events.