CDA Retrospectives & Process Tailoring 2

Question 1

In DA, what is the primary purpose of a team retrospective?

Accepted Answer

To reflect on and improve the team's way of working

Answer

Retrospectives in DA focus on continuous improvement of the team's process and way of working (WoW).

Question 2

Which DA principle directly supports the practice of holding retrospectives?

Accepted Answer

Be awesome

Answer

The 'Be awesome' principle in DA encourages teams to continuously improve themselves and their way of working.

Question 3

When tailoring a retrospective format for a team new to agile, a DA practitioner should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Choose a simple format that matches the team's current skill level

Answer

DA's 'context counts' principle means choosing techniques appropriate to the team's experience and situation.

Question 4

What does the DA toolkit call the process of choosing and evolving your way of working?

Accepted Answer

WoW tailoring

Answer

DA refers to selecting and improving your approach as WoW (Way of Working) tailoring.

Question 5

A retrospective action item is BEST assigned to:

Accepted Answer

A specific team member who volunteers or is best suited

Answer

Action items need a clear owner to ensure accountability; the most suitable volunteer is the best choice.

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