Quiz – Lean Governance Unveiled

Question 1 of 5

1. Question

According to the capsule, how does lean governance distribute decision authority?

According to information proximity and organizational context, not hierarchical default

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Strictly according to seniority and job title within the hierarchy

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By rotating authority randomly among all team members each sprint

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By centralizing every decision within a dedicated governance board

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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

What does lean governance explicitly NOT aim to do, according to the script?

It does not eliminate hierarchy or accountability

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It does not allow any frontline decision-making

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It does not use any external frameworks or research

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It does not permit decisions at the strategic level

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Which sources does the script draw on to frame lean governance?

The Spotify Model, SAFe frameworks, and Laloux’s research on self-managing organizations

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Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, and Kotter’s change model

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The Waterfall model, PRINCE2, and scientific management

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CMMI, COBIT, and Deming’s fourteen points

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

In Westrum’s organizational typology cited in the script, generative cultures correlate with what?

Effective communication patterns and rapid problem-solving

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Rigid documentation and strict change control

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Slower but more accurate long-term forecasting

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Higher headcount and larger governance committees

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

What does implementing lean governance require regarding decision types?

Explicit classification of decision types with rigor set for strategic, tactical, and operational levels

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Applying identical governance rigor to every decision regardless of level

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Removing all operational decisions from team ownership

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Delegating only strategic decisions to frontline teams

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