LPM Workbook

Question 1

Is LPM one of the seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise?

Answer 1

Yes, LPM is one of seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise.

Question 2

What are the two primary aspects of a Lean-Agile mindset?

Answer 2

1) Lean thinking.

2) Agile mindset.

Question 3

Thinking Lean is based on the SAFe House of Lean.

Answer 3

Value is the roof.
Leadership is the foundation.
Four pillars are RFIR.
1)  Respect for people and culture.
2)  Flow.
3)  Innovation.
4)  Relentless Improvement

Question 4

Applying the SAFe Lean-Agile Principles to the Portfolio.

Slide 19.

Answer 4

Ten principles. You are interested in 5.
1,5,6,9,10
Econ V., Milestones. ,WIP, Decentralize, Organize

Slide 19.

Question 5

What is the problem with project-cost accounting?

Slide 24

Answer 5

“Project cost-center budgets create overhead, friction, and lower velocity.”

Basically, multiple departments must agree on joint funding, argue/negotiate. When things go slow, arguments may ensue.

Slide 24

Question 6

Slide 29: Possible Stories. Assess current process alignment to SAFe Lean-Agile Principles.

Answer 6

How is CNA currently applying 5 of the 10 SAFe Lean-Agile Principles to the Portfolio?

Econ, Milestones, WIP, Decentralize, Organize