Inspect and Adapt Flashcards
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What distinguishes I&A from a standard team retrospective?
Answer: I&A operates at the program level across the entire ART, while retrospectives are team-level events
I&A is a program-level event for the entire ART covering PI-scale results and systemic improvements, while team retrospectives focus on team-level continuous improvement.
How should the RTE handle a situation where the same root cause appears in multiple I&A workshops?
Answer: Escalate as a systemic issue to portfolio or enterprise level and increase focus on sustainable solutions
A recurring root cause signals that previous improvement actions were insufficient or not sustained, requiring escalation and a more comprehensive, sustainable solution.
What is the typical duration of an I&A workshop for a standard-size ART?
Answer: One full day
A standard I&A workshop for an ART typically lasts one full day, covering the PI System Demo, metrics review, and problem-solving workshop.
How does continuous improvement relate to the SAFe Core Value of Relentless Improvement?
Answer: It is the ongoing commitment to improve all aspects of the ART and organization, with I&A as a primary mechanism
Relentless Improvement is a SAFe Core Value that commits the ART to continuously improving its practices, flow, quality, and outcomes, with I&A as the primary structured ceremony for this.
What should the RTE communicate to ART members after the I&A event?
Answer: A summary of identified root causes, agreed improvement items, and next steps so the ART maintains alignment and accountability
After I&A the RTE should communicate root causes, improvement commitments, and next steps to maintain transparency and ensure the ART stays accountable for agreed actions.
What is the relationship between I&A and PI Planning?
Answer: I&A outputs feed directly into PI Planning as improvement items and updated team norms for the next PI
I&A improvement items and updated team practices directly inform the next PI Planning event, creating a continuous feedback loop for ART improvement.
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