SAFe-SASM Exam Dumps : SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)

Phase-gate milestones are traditional project management mechanisms that mark the end of one phase and the beginning of another. One major problem with phase-gate milestones is that they assume a point solution exists and can be built correctly the first time. This assumption does not account for the iterative nature of Agile methodologies, where solutions are developed incrementally and iteratively, with feedback loops and continuous improvement. Assuming a point solution can be finalized early often leads to rigidity, lack of adaptability, and higher risks of delivering a product that does not meet the actual needs or expectations.

Collaboration with System Architects and the Systems Team is likely to have the greatest impact on Solution development during PI Planning. This is the time when teams plan their work for the upcoming Program Increment, and involving System Architects and the Systems Team can ensure that architectural considerations, dependencies, and technical requirements are properly addressed. Their input helps align the technical direction with business goals, identify potential risks, and plan for the necessary enablers and infrastructure needed to support the development efforts.

SAFe Scrum Master References

SAFe PI Planning guidelines

SAFe 5.0 framework: roles of System Architects and Systems Teams in PI Planning

Teams that fear conflict exhibit certain characteristics that can hinder their success:

They ignore controversial topics that are critical to team success (B): When teams avoid addressing difficult or controversial issues, they miss out on resolving important problems that could impact their success. Ignoring such topics can lead to unresolved conflicts, misalignment, and suboptimal decision-making.

They fail to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team members (C): Fear of conflict can prevent team members from voicing their opinions and sharing diverse perspectives. This lack of open communication can result in missed opportunities for innovation and improvement, as well as decisions that do not reflect the collective wisdom of the team.

SAFe Scrum Master References

SAFe Principles: fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration