Quotable Phrases Flashcards
Who is known for the quote ‘The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else’?
Eric Ries
Fill in the blank: ‘Lean is about eliminating _____.’
waste
True or False: ‘Agile is about following a strict set of rules and processes.’
False
What does the quote ‘It’s not about the tools; it’s about the people’ emphasize?
The importance of people over tools in Lean and Agile.
Who said, ‘The greatest waste is the waste of human potential’?
Henry Ford
Multiple Choice: Who is associated with the Agile Manifesto? A) W. Edwards Deming B) Ken Schwaber C) Taiichi Ohno
B) Ken Schwaber
Complete the quote: ‘If you can’t measure it, you can’t _____ it.’
improve
What does the quote ‘Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months’ refer to?
Agile principle of delivering software in short cycles.
Who famously stated, ‘You can’t improve what you don’t understand’?
W. Edwards Deming
True or False: ‘Continuous improvement is a key principle of Lean.’
True
What is the focus of the quote ‘Simplicity—the art of maximizing the amount of work not done—is essential’?
The importance of simplicity in Agile methodologies.
Who is credited with saying, ‘The best way to predict the future is to create it’?
Peter Drucker
Fill in the blank: ‘In Agile, we prioritize _____ over comprehensive documentation.’
working software
What does the phrase ‘Inspect and adapt’ imply in Agile philosophy?
The need for continuous evaluation and adjustment of processes.
Multiple Choice: Which quote is associated with Lean? A) ‘Focus on the customer’ B) ‘Fail fast, learn faster’ C) ‘Value is what you get for what you give’
C) ‘Value is what you get for what you give’
Who said, ‘We are not here to be perfect. We are here to be better’?
Unknown
True or False: ‘Agile encourages rigid adherence to plans.’
False
What does the quote ‘The customer is the ultimate judge of value’ signify?
The customer’s perspective is crucial in determining value.
Who is known for the quote ‘The first step in any improvement process is to understand the current state’?
Taiichi Ohno
Fill in the blank: ‘Lean thinking focuses on _____ the value stream.’
mapping
What does the quote ‘Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning’ imply?
Feedback from unhappy customers is valuable for improvement.
Multiple Choice: Which principle is NOT part of the Agile Manifesto? A) Customer collaboration B) Responding to change C) Comprehensive documentation
C) Comprehensive documentation
Who stated, ‘The only sustainable advantage is the ability to learn faster than your competition’?
Peter Senge
True or False: ‘Lean methodology is primarily focused on speed.’
False
What does the quote ‘Every improvement is a change, but not every change is an improvement’ suggest?
Not all changes lead to improvements; careful evaluation is needed.
What is the Mobility Law, or The Law of Two Feet, for an Open Space event?
If you find yourself bored, not learning or not contributing, use your mobility to take yourself where your time is better spent.
What are the rules for an Open Space event?
- Whoever comes are the right people.
- Wherever it happens is the right place.
- Whatever happens is the only thing that could have.
- Whenever it starts is the right time.
- When it is over, it is over.
What is the Ben Franklin quote that supports why Agile Coaches or Coaches in general are even needed?
“The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.” - Ben Franklin
