Which of the following metrics are likely to be reviewed during flow-based Daily Scrum?
(choose the best two answers)
During a flow-based Daily Scrum, the team is likely to review metrics such as Work Item Age and Work in Progress (WIP):
* Work Item Age: Helps to identify items that have been in progress for a longer time than expected, signaling possible impediments or the need for swarming to complete those items.
* Work in Progress (WIP): Indicates the number of items currently being worked on, ensuring that the team is not exceeding the agreed WIP limits, which is crucial for maintaining a steady flow
Scrum Teams using Kanban can start to increase predictability by:
(choose the best answer)
Scrum Teams using Kanban can start to increase predictability by reducing the amount of work in progress (WIP) through WIP limits. This approach helps to limit the number of items being worked on at any given time, thus reducing multitasking and context switching. It allows the team to focus on completing a few items before starting new ones, which directly impacts the flow of work and helps to predict when items will be completed. By controlling the WIP, teams can achieve a steady flow of work, improve cycle times, and make more reliable forecasts about future deliveries
True or False: The Scrum framework already contains elements that create a pull system.
The Scrum framework already contains elements that create a pull system. In Scrum, the team members 'pull' work into the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning. They decide which Product Backlog items they will commit to completing based on their capacity and the Sprint Goal. This is a form of a pull system where the team only takes in as much work as they believe they can complete within a Sprint, aligning with Kanban principles that limit Work in Progress (WIP) to optimize flow
True or False: If Scrum is used with Kanban then having a Scrum Master is optional.
Kanban does not eliminate the need for a Scrum Master when used with Scrum. The Scrum Master remains an essential role to facilitate the Scrum framework, help the team adopt both Scrum and Kanban practices effectively, and ensure the team understands and adheres to Scrum principles.
The role of the Scrum Master includes coaching the team on both Scrum and Kanban practices, removing impediments, and promoting continuous improvement. Therefore, even when Scrum is used with Kanban, the Scrum Master is not optional but a critical role in ensuring that the integration of these practices is successful(
True or False: Work Item Age is a leading indicator for the length of the Scrum Team's
feedback loop for that (in progress) item.
Work Item Age is the amount of time a work item has been in progress. It acts as a leading indicator for the length of the Scrum Team's feedback loop for that item. If a work item stays in progress for too long, it indicates that feedback is delayed, potentially impacting the team's ability to adapt and respond effectively. Tracking Work Item Age helps the team monitor flow and take timely actions to ensure that feedback loops remain short and effective
