Which of the following is a key outcome of effective PI Planning?

A key outcome of effective PI Planning is alignment on objectives and deliverables. This process is crucial in the SAFe framework as it brings together various teams and stakeholders, allowing them to collaboratively define their goals for the upcoming Program Increment (PI). During this planning event, teams identify what they will deliver and ensure that their work is aligned with the overarching business objectives.

This alignment enables everyone involved to have a shared understanding of priorities and expected outcomes, fostering collaboration and minimizing the risk of miscommunication throughout the PI. It also helps in ensuring that all teams are moving in the same direction and are clear about their roles in achieving the objectives.

In contrast, detailed documentation of designs, determination of a fixed timeline for project completion, and complete independence of each team's workflow do not encapsulate the primary aim of PI Planning. While some documentation may occur, the focus is on collaboration rather than exhaustive documentation. Similarly, setting a fixed timeline is less flexible and can be counterproductive in an Agile environment, which emphasizes adaptability. Finally, independence in workflow can lead to silos, which PI Planning aims to dismantle through cross-team collaboration and alignment.