Mastering Big Room Planning Training

Big Room Planning is a collaborative Agile planning technique designed to coordinate large-scale delivery over a defined time frame — typically 3 months.
This framework-agnostic workshop draws on proven practices from SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) while remaining adaptable for any Agile environment.

The session provides a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where attendees can share their own experiences, challenges, and solutions related to Big Room Planning.
By the end, participants will have a clear understanding of how to prepare, facilitate, and optimize these large-scale planning events to achieve alignment and commitment across teams.

Participants should have:

• Foundational knowledge of Agile concepts (Scrum, Agile Manifesto),

• Experience participating in or facilitating Big Room Planning sessions.

By the end of this workshop, learners will be able to:

• Understand the key elements and purpose of Big Room Planning,
• Prepare effectively for successful planning sessions,
• Facilitate engaging and productive Big Room Planning events,
• Drive team alignment and shared ownership of plans,
• Identify and mitigate common challenges and risks.

Module 1: Introduction to Big Room Planning

• The concept, purpose, and organizational benefits

• Roles, responsibilities, and session structure

Module 2: Preparing for Big Room Planning

• Stakeholder alignment and pre-event refinement

• Prioritization using WSJF

• Event logistics and environment setup

Module 3: Running the Event

• Participating in a live Big Room Planning simulation

• Managing risks and dependencies

• Applying feedback and continuous improvement

Hands-On Learning

Includes:

• Facilitator-led discussions based on real-world experience

• A live event simulation of Big Room Planning

• Practical takeaways to improve attendees’ own planning processes