At the end of PI Planning after dependencies are resolved, which voting method is default?

The correct answer is that the default voting method at the end of PI Planning is to have a vote by team followed by a vote of every person for the train.

This method ensures that each team has the opportunity to assess their own commitment and readiness. By voting as a team, members can discuss and align on their contributions and confidence levels regarding the upcoming Program Increment (PI). Following the team vote, the larger voting process inclusive of all members allows for an individual accountability check, ensuring that everyone within the Agile Release Train (ART) has a voice in collectively understanding priorities and commitments for the PI. This two-step voting process fosters collaboration and transparency in the planning process, which are core principles of the SAFe framework.

The other options do not align with this structured approach. For instance, voting by every person individually before team discussions would miss the collaborative aspect by not allowing teams to discuss and align themselves first. A single vote by every person for the train also lacks the foundational team-based decisions that are critical in SAFe practices. Lastly, a team vote followed by an individual vote could potentially lead to confusion if it doesn't prioritize team alignment first, which is why the two distinct phases of team and individual votes are critical to ensuring clarity and accountability across the