Building Agile Teams Flashcards
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What is the ideal size for a Scrum team according to Agile best practices?
Answer: 5 to 11 members including the Product Owner and Scrum Master
Scrum teams are optimally sized at 5–11 members to maintain effective communication and collaboration.
What characteristic enables Agile teams to make decisions without constant leadership approval?
Answer: Self-organization
Self-organizing Agile teams have the autonomy to decide how best to accomplish their work without constant approval.
How does psychological safety contribute to Agile team performance?
Answer: Team members take risks, share ideas, and admit mistakes without fear of punishment
Psychological safety allows team members to take interpersonal risks, which is essential for innovation and learning.
What does 'cross-functional team' mean in Agile?
Answer: The team has all skills necessary to deliver a product increment without external dependencies
Cross-functional Agile teams contain all the skills needed to deliver working software without depending on outside teams.
Which Tuckman stage describes a team that has resolved conflicts and is performing optimally?
Answer: Performing
In the Performing stage of Tuckman's model, teams function at a high level with minimal conflict or friction.
What is the role of a CAL-1 leader when teams are in the 'Storming' phase?
Answer: Facilitate conflict resolution and help the team establish norms
During Storming, leaders should facilitate conflict resolution and help the team establish healthy working norms.
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