Lesson 2 - Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset

Question 1

What were the two learning objectives for this section in the training?

Hint: Slide 2.3

L… and A…. M………

Answer 1

The two learning objectives for this lesson were:

Embrace the Lean mindset.

Support the Agile Manifesto.

Question 2

The SAFe House of Lean has a foundation and a roof.

Slide 2.5

What’s the foundation and what’s the roof?

L……… and V….

Answer 2

Leadership is the foundation.

Value is the “roof” or top.

Question 3

What are the four pillars of the SAFe House of Lean?

Slide 2.5

Hint: RFIR

Answer 3

RFIR

Respect for People and Culture.
Flow.
Innovation.
Relentless Improvement

Question 4

What are the foundation, roof, and 4 pillars of the SAFe House of Lean?

V
RFIR
L

Answer 4

Value

Respect
Flow
Innovation
Relentless Improvement

Leadership

Question 5

The Agile Manifesto has 12 major points according to our SAFe training. Can you name at least one or two of those points?

Slide 2.16 and 2.17.

If you can’t think of any points of the Agile Manifesto, please revisit Slide 2.16 and 2.17. Or if you have time, you might read the Agile Manifesto on the Internet.

Answer 5

1) Customer. Satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
6) Face to face. Face to face is the best communication method for the development team.
10) Simplicity. The art of maximizing the amount of work NOT done, is essential.