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Three Questions in the context of Scrum

The Three Questions in Scrum

In Scrum, the Three Questions are a simple yet powerful technique used during the daily stand-up meeting to promote transparency, communication, and collaboration within the development team.

  1. What did you do yesterday?
  2. What will you do today?
  3. Are there any impediments blocking your progress?

By answering these three questions, team members provide insight into their work progress, upcoming tasks, and any obstacles they may be facing. This allows the team to align on goals, adjust priorities, and support each other in overcoming challenges.

Best resources on the Three Questions in Scrum

  1. Scrum.org article on the Three Questions
  2. Atlassian's guide to Daily Stand-up Meetings
  3. Agile Alliance insight on the Daily Stand-up

Three Questions in the context of SAFe

Three Questions in SAFe

In the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the concept of Three Questions is a practice used during the PI (Program Increment) System Demo. This practice involves asking three key questions to evaluate and improve the progress and outcomes of the Agile Release Train (ART) at the end of each PI.

The Three Questions in SAFe are:

  1. What did we do well?: This question focuses on celebrating achievements, recognizing successful practices, and acknowledging team efforts that contributed positively to the PI objectives.

  2. What could we improve?: This question encourages teams to reflect on challenges faced during the PI, areas where performance could be enhanced, and processes that could be optimized for better results in the future.

  3. What should we do differently in the next PI?: By answering this question, teams identify specific actions and changes they can implement in the upcoming PI to address the areas that need improvement and to enhance overall performance.

By regularly asking and addressing these Three Questions at the PI System Demo, teams in SAFe can foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and learning, leading to better outcomes and higher levels of performance.

Resources:

  1. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  2. SAFe Community Platform
  3. SAFe Big Picture

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