What activity calls for using the ROAM technique?

The ROAM technique (Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated) is used during Planning Interval (PI) Planning to manage and categorize ART PI Risks. In the PI Planning session, all identified risks are discussed and then categorized using the ROAM framework, which helps teams and stakeholders clarify ownership, mitigation strategies, and acceptance of each risk. According to the SAFe 6.0 official guidance: "During PI Planning, teams identify program risks and then use the ROAM technique to classify each risk as Resolved, Owned, Accepted, or Mitigated. This collaborative activity ensures transparency and allows teams to address significant risks before proceeding." This activity does not take place during backlog refinement, ART syncs, or general team management; it is specific to the PI Planning event.
Reference: SAFe 6.0 Website: PI Planning and ROAM SAFe Practice Consultant SPC (6.0) Training Guide — "Launching an Agile Release Train" Module New Terminology: "Program PI Risks" are now referred to as "ART PI Risks"