The team is assessing feedback from the work that’s been completed. After some discussion they realize this feedback can be used to assess the remaining components that are yet to be built. Specifically, this feedback can be used to help them determine if the initiative’s remaining solution components are:

This scenario describes a fundamental agile principle of using feedback from delivered increments to inform future development. The team is engaging in a learning cycle. By analyzing feedback on what has already been built, they can validate or invalidate the assumptions that underpin the entire solution. This process allows them to determine if the planned remaining components are still relevant, valuable, and aligned with the evolving understanding of stakeholder needs. In essence, they are assessing if the remaining work is "still appropriate" to achieve the desired outcome.

A. Impacting other initiatives: While feedback might uncover dependencies, its primary purpose in this context is to assess the value and direction of the current initiative.
B. Supported by management: Feedback from users on a delivered component is not a direct measure of management's continued support for the project's completion.
C. Likely to be completed: Feedback on the value or functionality of a component does not determine the team's capacity or the technical feasibility of completing the remaining work.

1. IIBA

Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide

Version 2

2017.

Section 4.2.3

Feedback and Learning: "Agile business analysis is based on a continuous feedback and learning loop... This learning is used to determine what to do next." This directly supports using feedback to decide if the remaining components are still the appropriate next steps.

Section 7.3.4

Backlog Refinement: This section describes the ongoing process where "the team discusses

estimates

and prioritizes the remaining items." This process is fueled by new information and feedback

ensuring the backlog (remaining components) remains appropriate and valuable.

Section 4.2.2

Deliver Value: "Feedback on the delivered solution is used to determine the next most valuable thing to deliver." This implies a continuous assessment of what is appropriate to build next based on feedback from what was just delivered.