How to Establish an Agile Release Train for Your Teams

How to Establish an Agile Release Train for Your Team

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What is ART?

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Define the Vision & Goals

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Identify Agile Teams

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Organize Around Value Streams

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Appoint Key Roles

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Plan Incrementally with PI Planning

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Foster Alignment and Collaboration

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Focus on Continuous Improvement

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