Lean Principles

Correct Answer: Apply 'Optimize the whole': work to ensure that efforts align with the overarching product vision while minimizing technical debt.

The correct answer focuses on the Lean principle of optimizing the whole system rather than its constituent parts. This approach ensures that the team's efforts are aligned with the product vision and reduces technical debt. 'Amplify learning' and 'Empower the team' are also valuable Lean principles, but they don't directly address the issue of aligning with the product vision and managing technical debt. 'Build integrity in' is also an essential principle; however, the suggested implementation in the wrong answer doesn't effectively address the problem of ensuring alignment with the product vision and instead may introduce unnecessary delays.

Correct Answer: Empower the team to pull tasks based on their current capacity.

Applying the Lean principle of 'Empower the team' by allowing them to pull tasks based on capacity can enhance motivation and productivity by making the team feel in control of their work. Frequent retrospectives, while beneficial, might not directly address motivation tied to project monotony. Strict deadlines could potentially add pressure without addressing the underlying issue of motivation and engagement. Reallocating team members might seem like a solution but could lead to disruptions and loss of project knowledge.

Correct Answer: Optimize the whole system by managing flow

Optimizing the whole system by managing flow is a core Lean principle that addresses the issue of tasks piling up by ensuring a balanced workload throughout the process, rather than tackling tasks based on priority alone or changing team structure. Prioritizing tasks strictly on deadlines can lead to important but not urgent tasks being consistently neglected. Scaling the team or changing the focus of stand-ups does not directly address the principle of managing work flow to improve efficiency across the entire system.