What happens in the I&A Problem Solving Workshop?

• A. Teams update the risk register only
• B. Teams create new product ideas
• C. Teams use root cause analysis to systematically address larger impediments that are limiting velocity
• D. Teams perform annual planning

Answer: (C)

In the Inspect & Adapt event at the end of a Program Increment, the Problem-Solving Workshop focuses on using structured root-cause analysis to address the biggest impediments that limit velocity across the ART. Teams review the System Demo results and relevant metrics, identify the most significant problems, and then apply techniques like the Five Whys or fishbone diagrams to trace issues to their underlying causes. They translate those findings into concrete improvement experiments and actions to implement in the next PI, with owners and a plan for follow-up.

This isn’t about updating the risk register, generating new product ideas, or doing annual planning. Those activities occur in different SAFe events or contexts; the workshop here is specifically about eliminating systemic blockers and improving throughput through targeted improvements.