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Guide: Respect for People in Lean Software Development; PMI-ACP

Definition:
'Respect for People' is a principle of Lean Software Development, considered essential for understanding and implementing Lean principals and promoting a productive work culture. It revolves around treating individuals with dignity and fully considering their ideas, skills, and perspectives.

Why it is Important:
It fosters an environment where everyone feels valued and hence improves morale, productivity and quality. It also supports the lean principle of 'continuous improvement' as it encourages employees to share their suggestions for improvement.

How it Works:
The principle works by educating leaders and teammates about the importance of respect, implementing practices that reflect this respect, like collaborative decision making, feedback, appreciation etc. Also, it promotes the eradication of blame culture and encourages learning from mistakes.

Exam Tips:
In the PMI-ACP exam, you may encounter questions around the 'Respect for People' principle. Here are few tips:
1. Understand the principle thoroughly.
2. Expect scenarios that test your practical application of this principle.
3. Pay attention to questions that deal with team dynamics and handling conflicts.
4. Always select answers that promote equality, dialogue, fairness, and learning opportunities.

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Respect for People is a fundamental core value of Lean. It suggests that every team member, from senior management to the junior staff, should respect each other's roles and inputs. The success of Lean Software Development heavily relies on the people executing the process, hence giving due respect to their ideas, skills, efforts and areas of expertise fosters a culture of continuous improvement. It means acknowledging everyone’s contribution, treating each other with dignity and creating an environment where everyone feels encouraged to share their ideas and concerns.

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