ART Execution Flashcards

What are the four SAFe flow metrics the RTE should track?

Answer: Flow Distribution, Flow Velocity, Flow Time, and Flow Load

SAFe's four flow metrics are Flow Distribution, Flow Velocity, Flow Time, and Flow Load, which together give a picture of value delivery health.

What is the purpose of a Scrum of Scrums (SoS) in ART execution?

Answer: To synchronize cross-team work, surface inter-team dependencies, and remove impediments

The Scrum of Scrums enables cross-team coordination by having team representatives share progress, dependencies, and blockers at the program level.

What is 'WIP' and why does the RTE monitor it?

Answer: Work In Progress — limiting WIP reduces multitasking and improves flow and quality

WIP (Work In Progress) limits reduce multitasking and context-switching, improving flow, quality, and predictability across the ART.

What should the RTE do when two teams have an unresolved cross-team dependency?

Answer: Facilitate a cross-team discussion to agree on an integration plan and update the program board

The RTE facilitates cross-team dependency resolution by bringing the relevant teams together to agree on an integration approach and timeline.

What is the role of the System Architect/Engineering in ART execution?

Answer: Defining the architectural runway and ensuring technical enablers support future business features

The System Architect defines the architectural runway, ensures technical enablers are prioritized, and supports teams with architectural guidance during execution.

What is a Feature in SAFe, and how does it relate to ART execution?

Answer: A service or functionality that delivers business value, typically spanning one or more sprints across one or more teams

A Feature is a unit of functionality that delivers business value and is typically owned by Product Management, decomposed into team-level stories during ART execution.