DAC Lean Portfolio Management 2

Question 1

In DA's Lean Portfolio Management, what is the primary purpose of a Portfolio Kanban system?

Accepted Answer

To visualize and manage the flow of epics from ideation to implementation

Answer

A Portfolio Kanban system visualizes the flow of large initiatives (epics) so portfolio stakeholders can identify bottlenecks and manage WIP limits.

Question 2

Which DA principle most directly supports the Lean Portfolio Management practice of limiting work in progress at the portfolio level?

Accepted Answer

Optimize flow

Answer

Optimize flow is the DA principle that drives reducing WIP, shortening feedback loops, and removing bottlenecks to improve throughput.

Question 3

When applying DA's Lean Portfolio Management, how should portfolio budget allocation differ from traditional annual project budgeting?

Accepted Answer

Funding follows value streams or long-lived teams rather than individual projects

Answer

DA recommends funding stable value streams and teams rather than temporary projects, reducing start/stop overhead and enabling faster delivery.

Question 4

A Disciplined Agile Coach observing a portfolio team notices they have 47 active epics simultaneously. Which Lean Portfolio Management technique should the coach recommend first?

Accepted Answer

Apply WIP limits to reduce the number of concurrent initiatives

Answer

Excessive WIP is a primary cause of slow delivery; applying WIP limits forces prioritization and improves flow through the portfolio.

Question 5

In the context of DA Lean Portfolio Management, what does 'participatory budgeting' mean?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders from across the organization collaborate to allocate funds to value streams

Answer

Participatory budgeting in DA involves broad stakeholder collaboration to allocate portfolio funding, increasing transparency and buy-in.

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DAC Lean Portfolio Management 2