What is the output of an Inspect and Adapt event?

A. A set of improvement items for the upcoming PI Planning event

B. A set of shared objectives for the next PI

C. An updated Program Board

D. A refined understanding of the problem statement

Correct Answer is

A. A set of improvement items for the upcoming PI Planning event

Explanation

The output of an Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event in the context of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a set of improvement items for the upcoming PI Planning event.

Here’s why this option is correct and the explanations for the others:

• A set of improvement items for the upcoming PI Planning event: This is the primary output of the I&A event. The purpose of the I&A is to reflect on the past Program Increment, identify what went well, what didn’t, and why, and then define actionable improvement items that can be implemented in the next PI to enhance team and ART performance.


• A set of shared objectives for the next PI: Shared objectives for the next PI are determined during PI Planning, not the Inspect and Adapt event. The I&A focuses on evaluating the previous PI and identifying improvements, while PI Planning is where objectives for the next PI are established.


• An updated Program Board: The Program Board is typically updated during PI Planning with the features, milestones, and objectives for the upcoming PI. The I&A event might influence what needs to be addressed in the next PI, but the actual updating of the Program Board occurs during the planning event.


• A refined understanding of the problem statement: While the I&A event can help clarify issues encountered in the past PI, its primary output is not about refining problem statements but rather about identifying specific improvements. Any insights into problem statements or challenges are leveraged to develop actionable items to improve processes, workflows, and performance in the next PI.

Therefore, the I&A event’s main output is a set of improvement items that the teams commit to addressing in the upcoming PI, directly impacting the planning and execution of the next cycle of work.

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