4.5.14 Glossary (Root Cause Analysis - Spike)

Covering problem-solving, scaled agile frameworks, specific agile roles, and exploratory tasks.

• Root Cause Analysis: Techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone) to find underlying cause of problems. Practical Context: Focuses on fixing the source of issues, not just symptoms.
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework): Framework for enterprise agile scaling. Practical Context: One popular approach for implementing agile across large organizations.
• Scrum: Agile framework with specific roles, events, artifacts. Practical Context: Widely used iterative and incremental framework.
• Scrum Master (SM): Agile servant leader role facilitating Scrum. Practical Context: Coaches the team, facilitates events, removes impediments.
• Servant Leadership: Leadership focused on enabling team success. Practical Context: Prioritizes team needs and empowerment for better outcomes.
• Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership style based on the team member's development level/task needs. Practical Context: Recognizes that different people need different leadership approaches.
• Slack: Buffer of lower-priority work in an iteration for flexibility. Practical Context: Allows teams to absorb minor variations without impacting core goals.
• Spike: Time-boxed research task. Practical Context: Used to reduce uncertainty or explore technical options before committing to development.