Category:Glossary

This is a list of terms and definitions used in the OpenAgile Primer and throughout OpenAgile's training materials and websites. Terms which have a considerable amount of related material are found below in the alphabetized list. Otherwise, this short list may provide sufficient explanation of less substantial terms.

Action – a step in the Learning Circle characterized by the directing of effort toward carrying out tasks in a plan

Calendar Events – tasks in the Cycle Plan that are based on scheduled dates or times

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Detachment – human capacity defined as the ability to maintain openness and freedom from prejudice or partiality

Growth Facilitator – a path of service on the Team that prioritizes work by value

Guidance – to assist an individual, team, or organization to reach a destination as by mentoring, giving directions, or supplying with advice or counsel

Human Capacities – good or admirable qualities or virtues that can be translated into actions that benefit humanity

Learning – step in the Learning Circle characterized by the recognition of principles, knowledge, skills, or human capacities acquired through practice, training, or experience

Obstacles – tasks in the Cycle Plan that represent barriers to getting work done efficiently

Planning – step in the Learning Circle characterized by connecting principles we have learned to specific actions to be done in the future

Priority – highest in terms of importance or value

Process Facilitator – path of service on the Team that facilitates the OpenAgile process and removes obstacles

Quality Problems – tasks in the Cycle Plan centred on fixing a gap between our standard and what we actually delivered

Reflection – step in the Learning Circle characterized by a pause in our activities where we gather data, impressions, history, stories, and any other observations about what we have done

Search – a human capacity defined as the ability to explore or examine in order to discover deeper truths

Task – a clearly defined piece of work expected to be completed within the Cycle by a Team Member; can be one of five types: Calendar Events, New Artifacts, Obstacles, Quality Problems or Repetitive Activities

Value Delivery System – a system of people, processes, and tools that collaborate to deliver value to stakeholders

Work – exertion or effort directed to accomplish a goal (ex. completing tasks in the Cycle Plan)

Work Period – the segments of time in a Cycle between Progress Meetings where the team is actively choosing and completing Tasks