SAFE-SCRUM-MASTER-6-0 practice question 6 of 10

Three members of Team C created a new workflow to speed up the testing process. They spent an entire Iteration designing the process but discovered…

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Three members of Team C created a new workflow to speed up the testing process. They spent an entire Iteration designing the process but discovered, just before implementation, that the system could not support the workflow. The rest of the team was excited to hear what was learned from the failed experiment. Which of the following characteristics of a high-performing Agile Team is Team C demonstrating?
Answer options
A: Accountability to each other and the organization for reliably completing quality work
B: Mutual trust that allows for both healthy conflict and reliance on others
C: A safe environment for taking risks without fear of embarrassment or criticism Correct answer
D: Enjoying the work and working together
Correct Answer:
C. A safe environment for taking risks without fear of embarrassment or criticism
Explanation

A safe environment for taking risks without fear of embarrassment or criticism is one of the characteristics of a high-performing Agile Team. A high-performing Agile Team is a cross-functional group of people that have everything, and everyone, necessary to produce a working, tested increment of product1 They are empowered, collaborative, aligned, and committed to delivering value to the customers and the organization2 One of the factors that enable a high-performing Agile Team is a safe environment where team members can experiment, learn, and grow without fear of failure, blame, or judgment3 A safe environment fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement, as well as a sense of psychological safety, trust, and belonging among team members4 Team C is demonstrating this characteristic by creating a new workflow to speed up the testing process, even though it did not work out as expected. The rest of the team was excited to hear what was learned from the failed experiment, rather than being disappointed or critical. This shows that the team values learning over perfection, and supports each other in taking risks and trying new things. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)
Reference: Agile Teams - Scaled Agile Framework High-Performing Teams - Scaled Agile Framework How to Create a Safe Environment for Agile Teams | AgileConnection Psychological Safety - Scaled Agile Framework

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