Lean-Agile Mindset

Question 1

Summarize Lean thinking

Answer 1

Lean thinking can be summarized as follows

• Precisely specify value by product
• Identify the value stream for each product
• Make value flow without interruptions
• Let the customer pull value from the producer
• Pursue perfection

Question 2

What is the structure of the House of Lean ?

Answer 2

Foundation: Lean-Agile leadership - leaders apply Lean thinking as the basis for decision making, model the Lean-Agile mindset in daily activities, and teach it to others.

Pilars:

• Respect for people and culture
• Flow
• Innovation
• Relentless improvement

Roof: the Goal is to deliver the maximum customer value in shortest sustainable lead time while providing the best quality and value to people and society as a whole. High morale, safety and customer delight are additional goals and benefits.

Question 3

What are the 4 values of the Agile Manifesto ?

Answer 3

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
• Working software over comprehensive documentation
• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
• Responding to change over following a plan

While there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more