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During a Daily Scrum, the Developers discuss a new technical challenge that was discovered yesterday. They decide to spend the next two days researching various solutions before resuming development on the affected Product Backlog item. What principle of Lean Thinking is this decision aligned with?
- AAmplify learning
- BDeliver fast
- CEliminate waste
- DDecide as late as possible
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Amplify learning
Spending time researching solutions to a new technical challenge is an investment in understanding and improving the team's knowledge, which directly aligns with the Lean principle of amplifying learning.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This decision temporarily slows down delivery to ensure a better solution, rather than prioritizing speed above all else.
- C. While researching might prevent future waste, the immediate intent is learning, not just removal of inefficiency.
- D. They are making a decision now (to research), not delaying it.
Lean Principle: Amplify Learning
Organizations should continuously learn and adapt. This involves building knowledge through experimentation, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
- Encourages research and experimentation.
- Emphasizes continuous improvement.
- Reduces risk and improves problem-solving.
Memory trick: Learn constantly to build better, faster.