Who sets the PI objectives?

• A. PI objectives are set by teams (not for)
• B. PI objectives are set by management
• C. PI objectives are generated after PI Planning
• D. PI objectives are not defined during Release Planning

Answer: (A)

PI Objectives are defined by the Agile teams during PI Planning. Teams draft what they intend to deliver in the upcoming Program Increment based on the program backlog and priorities provided by Product Management, while also taking into account architectural constraints and team capacity. This ownership by the teams ensures commitment, realism, and alignment with the ART’s goals. Management and Product Management influence priorities and provide context, but they don’t dictate the exact PI Objectives. The objectives are produced as part of the PI Planning event, not generated after it, and Release Planning is a separate activity that doesn’t define these PI Objectives.