ACP Continuous Improvement Flashcards
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What Japanese term describes the continuous improvement philosophy foundational to agile and lean?
Answer: Kaizen
Kaizen is the Japanese concept of continuous, incremental improvement that underpins agile and lean thinking practices.
In Scrum, which ceremony is specifically designed for process improvement?
Answer: Sprint retrospective
The sprint retrospective is a dedicated ceremony where the team inspects how they worked and creates improvement actions for the next sprint.
What does the 'inspect and adapt' principle mean in agile?
Answer: Regularly reviewing progress and processes to make necessary adjustments
Inspect and adapt is a core agile practice where teams continuously examine their work and processes to identify and implement improvements.
What is a 'process improvement backlog' in agile?
Answer: A prioritized list of process improvements identified during retrospectives
A process improvement backlog captures improvement actions from retrospectives, ensuring they are tracked and prioritized alongside product work.
What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle used for in agile?
Answer: Structuring continuous improvement experiments and learning cycles
The PDCA cycle provides a structured approach to testing process improvements and embedding successful changes into the team's practice.
What agile concept involves making work visible to identify inefficiencies?
Answer: Visual management
Visual management uses tools like Kanban boards and information radiators to make work and flow visible, enabling teams to spot and address inefficiencies quickly.