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A practical guide to Dual-Track Agile and PI Planning for modern digital teams

Modern product and design teams are under pressure to move fast, stay aligned, and deliver real outcomes — all at once. But without a clear, adaptable way of working, even the best teams can stall.

At Foundry Works Design, we help teams remove friction, find focus, and build momentum — through better design, strategy, and delivery. This guide shares one of our most effective models: combining Dual-Track Agile with PI Planning to create clarity, structure, and shared ownership across teams.

This isn’t about process for process’s sake. It’s about making work feel better — for your team, your stakeholders, and your customers.

What’s Inside:

  • A clear introduction to Dual-Track Agile
    Understand how separating discovery from delivery leads to better decisions and faster outcomes.

  • How to run effective PI Planning sessions
    Learn how to align teams around shared goals and map out real delivery plans — without the chaos.

  • Five practical steps to apply the model to your team
    Simple actions you can take right away, from starting a discovery rhythm to defining team roles.

  • Detailed role breakdowns
    Understand who does what, why it matters, and how to work better together across disciplines.

  • The rituals and cadences that keep teams in sync
    Build momentum with the right ceremonies and rhythms — without overwhelming your team.

  • A clean, minimal format
    No fluff. No jargon. Just clear, actionable thinking from a team that does this every day.

FAQs.

  • We help design teams and businesses solve complex challenges, build stronger internal capabilities, and get more from their agency partnerships. Our services include strategic design enablement, design ops, team building, and design leadership.

  • We’re not here to compete with your in-house team or agency—we’re here to make them better. Whether it’s embedding strategic design leadership, refining your workflows, or solving tricky UX challenges, we act as a partner that brings clarity, speed, and expertise.

  • From optimising design systems to unblocking delivery teams, we specialise in solving high-stakes, cross-functional problems that often sit between roles or departments. If it’s tricky or ambiguous, we’re probably a good fit.

  • Yes. We support recruitment, define roles, and build high-functioning design cultures. We also provide upskilling and mentorship to help your team grow with confidence.

  • Absolutely. We streamline agency collaboration by setting clear expectations, improving processes, and making sure everyone is aligned. The goal is smoother projects and better outcomes.

  • We’ve worked with clients in tech, retail, sports, audio, and more. Our approach is sector-agnostic—we focus on the challenge, not just the category.

  • We work flexibly—either embedded in teams, on-demand for specific projects, or in an advisory capacity. We’ll shape the engagement to suit your needs and internal setup.

  • We’re based in the UK and work with global clients. Whether your team is local or remote, we’re set up to collaborate effectively wherever you are.