When are planning adjustments agreed upon during the PI Planning event?

Planning adjustments are agreed upon during the management review and problem-solving session at the PI Planning event. This is a crucial part of the PI Planning process because it allows stakeholders, including management and other team leads, to assess the draft plans presented by the Agile teams and identify any necessary adjustments based on capacity, dependencies, and potential obstacles.

The management review and problem-solving session provides a collaborative environment where teams can address challenges, prioritize needs, and refine their plans to align with strategic goals. This interaction is essential for ensuring that the teams are set up for success and can deliver value in the upcoming Program Increment (PI).

The other scenarios mentioned, while important to the overall planning process, are not specifically dedicated to finalizing planning adjustments. During the draft plan review, teams present their plans, but adjustments are not typically finalized until the management review. Breakout sessions are focused on detailed planning and discussions within teams, while Scrum of scrums is a coordination mechanism that occurs after planning to address cross-team dependencies, rather than an adjustment point for planning itself. Thus, the management review and problem-solving session is the key moment for formalizing any necessary adjustments to the initial plans created during the PI Planning event.