Inspect and Adapt Flashcards

What is the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event in SAFe?

Answer: A significant end-of-PI event where the ART reflects on performance and identifies improvements

Inspect and Adapt is a significant end-of-PI event where the ART demonstrates results, reviews metrics, and identifies improvements through structured problem-solving.

What are the three parts of the Inspect and Adapt workshop?

Answer: PI System Demo, quantitative measurement review, and problem-solving workshop

I&A consists of the PI System Demo, a quantitative measurement review of metrics, and a structured problem-solving workshop to address root causes.

What problem-solving technique is used in the I&A workshop?

Answer: A structured root cause analysis using fishbone diagrams or five-whys, followed by improvement backlog items

The I&A problem-solving workshop uses root cause analysis techniques like fishbone diagrams and five-whys to identify systemic issues and create improvement backlog items.

Who should attend the Inspect and Adapt event?

Answer: The entire ART including teams, Product Management, System Architects, Business Owners, and stakeholders

The I&A event involves the entire ART — teams, Product Management, System Architects, Business Owners, and key stakeholders — to ensure broad perspective and commitment to improvements.

What is an 'improvement backlog item' from I&A?

Answer: A story or enabler representing an improvement action identified during the I&A problem-solving workshop

Improvement backlog items are actionable stories or enablers that represent specific improvements the ART commits to implementing in the next PI.

How does the RTE facilitate the PI System Demo during I&A?

Answer: Coordinates integrated demonstration of all ART work, ensuring stakeholders can see the full system working together

The RTE coordinates the PI System Demo, ensuring all teams demonstrate integrated working software so stakeholders see the full system value delivered during the PI.