Follow-up Experiments

Correct Answer: Discuss the learnings from this experiment openly and objectively, fostering a safe environment where failure leads to learning.

The question refers to a scenario in an Agile Review meeting, where a proposed experiment from the team did not yield the desired results. The best way to manage this instance is to discuss the learnings from this experiment openly and objectively. This approach is centered around the concept of continuous improvement and creating an environment where failure is simply a learning experience that leads to growth. This aligns with the principles of Agile methodology, where agility, learning, and continuous improvement are the key focus. The other responses are not only unproductive but also contradictory to Agile principles. Avoiding the mentioning of the failed experiment, blaming specific team members for the failure, and threatening job cuts, all defeat the purpose of having a culture that encourages risk-taking, learning, and evolution. Such responses can potentially lead to a fear-based environment rather than a learning one.

Correct Answer: Arrange a meeting with the stakeholders, explain the work behind the scenes and demonstrate the business value the improvements could bring.

The ideal action in a situation where stakeholders are not seeing the value of a series of improvements to a software feature is to arrange a meeting with them, explain the work behind the scenes, and demonstrate the business value that the changes could bring. This approach comes from the principles behind the Agile method of project managing which includes continual stakeholder engagement and selling benefits of each iteration. In contrast, canceling the improvements despite their potential (Answer 195151) is not a strategic move because significant effort has already been put into those improvements. Arguing with the stakeholders to prove your point (Answer 195152) is also not recommended. This approach lacks the necessary diplomacy and teamwork that are essential in Agile practices. Lastly, forcing the stakeholders to accept the changes (Answer 195149) does not foster a collaborative environment and disregards the value of their feedback and perspectives, which contradicts Agile principles that respect stakeholders' opinions.

Correct Answer: Facilitate a meeting to understand the different perspectives and come to a collective decision for the next course of action.

The best course of action when there are differences of opinion among Agile team members is to facilitate a meeting to understand the differing perspectives and come to a collective decision. This is because Agile principles encourage self-organizing teams and collective decision making, with the project manager facilitating discussions rather than making autocratic decisions. The option to overrule the team and decide against the experiment goes against Agile principles and does not harness the wisdom of the team. Similarly, asking the team to vote for the follow-up experiment may not fully address differences of opinion or encourage full discussion. Lastly, proceeding with the experiment without discussing it further does not respect the opinions of those who have concerns or suggestions about it.