Lesson 1 - Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework Flashcards
What are the Core Values of SAFe?
Slide 1.16. Trainers used acronym BAPT.
I prefer the acronym QPAT.
QPAT
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) synchronizes alignment, collaboration, and delivery for large numbers of teams.
Q - Quality. Built-in Quality.
P - Program execution.
A - Alignment. Large numbers of teams are aligned.
T - Transparency. Although not mentioned on the slide. Leaders and teams know what is happening. Transparent.
Reasons for Adopting Agile (SAFe survey).
Slide 1.12. Was reducing cost an important reasons for adopting Agile among people surveyed?
No, it wasn’t. Only 18% said it was.
13 factors were listed. Reducing cost had low ranking.
Accelerate product delivery ranked the highest at 69% of respondents.
True or False.
Organizations can be so large that leaders can delegate quality control to their staff.
False. Slide 1.13.
According to W. Edwards Deming: Such a responsibility cannot be delegated.
You are certifying for what version of SAFe?
We are currently in SAFe version 4.5.
Slide 1.15
What are the four levels of SAFe for Lean Enterprises?
Source: The Laminate handout.
List them from small to large.
Team
Program
Large Solution
Portfolio
You will be tested on just one part of SAFe. It was mentioned frequently in class.
What is it called?
Hint: E…….. S…
Essential SAFe.
Essential SAFe is comprised of Team and Program.
Essential SAFe is comprised of what two parts of the full SAFe configuration?
Source: The Laminate handout.
Essential SAFe is comprised of the Team and Program.
Finish the statement (Slide 1.20)
Nothing beats an Agile Team except…
Except a team of Agile Teams.
Perhaps too simple, but a SAFe view.
Agile isn’t described in great details throughout SAFe. It’s assumed you know Agile.
Slide 1.19
Try to finish these phrases:
An Agile team is self-xxxxxxxxxx and cross-……..
It delivers a valuable, tested working system every XXXX weeks.
An Agile teams uses a team framework with the best of S…., X….., and K…..
Slide 1.19
An Agile teams is self-organizing and cross-functional (The Scrum Guide actually uses the phrase cross-sectional).
It delivers a valuable, tested, working system every TWO WEEKS. (The Scrum Guide chose Four weeks.)
Uses a team framework with the best of Scrum, XP-inspired practices, and Kanban for flow.
What business results can you achieve with SAFe?
Hint: QTEP
Quality. As in less defects.
Time to market. Significantly faster.
Engagement. Employees are better motivated.
Productivity. SAFe training claimed 20 - 50% more productive.
