CDA Agile Leadership & Coaching

Question 1

In Disciplined Agile, what leadership style is primarily advocated for Team Leads?

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership

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Autocratic leadership

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Transactional leadership

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Laissez-faire leadership

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary role of a Team Lead in Disciplined Agile?

Accepted Answer

Guiding the team and facilitating their process choices

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Assigning tasks and monitoring individual performance

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Making all technical decisions for the team

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Reporting team progress to senior management daily

Question 3

What does 'shu-ha-ri' represent in the context of Disciplined Agile?

Accepted Answer

Three stages of learning and mastery in agile practices

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A Japanese framework for agile scaling

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A technique for managing product backlogs

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A retrospective format used in DA teams

Question 4

In Disciplined Agile, which coaching stance is most appropriate when working with an experienced expert who needs minimal guidance?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating coaching

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Directive coaching

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Facilitating coaching

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Mentoring coaching

Question 5

What is the key difference between mentoring and coaching in an agile leadership context?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring shares specific knowledge and experience while coaching helps people find their own answers

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Mentoring is more expensive than coaching

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Coaching is only for technical skills while mentoring is for soft skills

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Mentoring is short-term while coaching is always long-term

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of psychological safety in agile teams as it relates to leadership?

Accepted Answer

Creating an environment where team members can speak up, take risks, and admit mistakes without fear of punishment

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Ensuring team members feel safe from physical harm in the workplace

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Protecting intellectual property created by the team

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Ensuring all team communications remain confidential

Question 7

In Disciplined Agile, what does 'enterprise awareness' mean for team members and leaders?

Accepted Answer

Being aware of and aligned with broader organizational goals, strategies, and constraints

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Understanding the organization's marketing strategy

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Knowledge of enterprise software architecture patterns

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Awareness of competitor activities in the market