SAFe Principles and Lean-Agile Mindset Flashcards
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Which of the following is the first principle of the SAFe House of Lean?
Answer: Take an economic view
The SAFe House of Lean is anchored by the goal of delivering value, with 'Take an economic view' as the foundational first principle.
What does the SAFe Core Value 'Alignment' primarily ensure?
Answer: All levels share a common mission and strategy
Alignment ensures that strategy and execution are synchronized across Portfolio, Large Solution, Program, and Team levels.
Which SAFe principle encourages delivering value in small batches to reduce risk?
Answer: Make value flow without interruptions
Making value flow without interruptions reduces batch size, which in turn shortens feedback cycles and decreases risk.
In SAFe, what is the primary purpose of the 'Principle #2: Apply Systems Thinking'?
Answer: To understand interdependencies between people, processes, and technology
Systems thinking in SAFe means understanding how the whole system — teams, processes, and tools — interacts to optimize overall flow.
Which of the following best describes the SAFe 'Lean-Agile Mindset'?
Answer: Combining Lean thinking and Agile principles to deliver customer value
The Lean-Agile Mindset blends Lean's focus on flow and waste reduction with Agile's iterative, customer-centric principles.
What is 'Takt time' in the context of SAFe Lean principles?
Answer: The rate at which work must be completed to meet customer demand
Takt time is the available production time divided by customer demand, setting the pace at which the system must deliver.