Agile Principles
What is the first Agile value?
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
What is the purpose of the Daily Standup?
To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan
Is PI Planning a SAFe ceremony?
Yes
What’s a common blocker developers face?
Waiting on dependencies or unclear requirements
Pick a meme that best describes our sprint planning day.
(Team drops GIFs/memes and explains – funny or chaotic is welcome!)
Which principle says “Welcome changing requirements?
Agile Principle #2: Welcome changing requirements, even late in development
How long is a typical Sprint Planning for a 2-week sprint?
4 hours
What role is unique to SAFe and not Scrum?
Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Describe a time when a story was overestimated and why.
Open answer (encourages real team sharing)
What lesson did we learn from a failed deploy meme?
Importance of testing, better coordination, or rollback plan
Name 3 key benefits of delivering working software frequently.
Faster feedback, early value delivery, continuous improvement
Who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product?
The Product Owner
What is an ART?
Agile Release Train – a team of Agile teams
How do you handle mid-sprint scope creep?
Raise with the PO/BA/Arch, assess impact, possibly replan
How do we fix “waiting on business” meme issues?
Better stakeholder communication, align on priorities early
How do Agile teams measure progress?
By working software
Name all Scrum events.
Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
What happens during the IP Sprint?
Innovation, Planning, learning, and buffer work
What does "definition of ready" mean to a dev?
A story has clear requirements, estimates, and no blockers
Pick your meme that best describes this sprint
(Team shares and explains)
What principle focuses on sustainable pace?
Agile Principle #8: Agile processes promote sustainable development
What makes a Retrospective powerful and not just another meeting?
Open honesty, clear action items, team ownership, and follow-through
Is Weighted Shortest Job First a prioritization method in SAFe?
Yes
Describe a time this sprint when teamwork made a difference.
(Open-ended) Example:
What's one moment last PI that deserves its own meme and why?
(Open-ended – This person shares a moment they found funny, chaotic, or dramatic, and explains what the meme would say or look like.)