In the Agile Team Stages of Shu Ha Ri, what does 'Ha' stand for?

The correct answer is A. Break the rule. Shu Ha Ri is a Japanese martial arts concept adopted in Agile to describe stages of mastery. 'Shu' means Follow the rule - learn the basics strictly. 'Ha' means Break the rule - the practitioner understands the underlying principles well enough to consciously deviate from the rul

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Apr 18, 2026Agile Principles and Mindset

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ABreak the rule
BFollow the rule
CBe the rule
DNone of the above

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A
90% (54)
B
3% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
5% (3)

Explanation

Shu Ha Ri is a Japanese martial arts concept adopted in Agile to describe stages of mastery. 'Shu' means Follow the rule - learn the basics strictly. 'Ha' means Break the rule - the practitioner understands the underlying principles well enough to consciously deviate from the rules and experiment. 'Ri' means Be the rule - the practitioner has transcended formal rules and the practice is now intuitive and natural. Ha represents the stage where experienced practitioners innovate beyond the standard practices.

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#Shu Ha Ri#Agile Learning Stages#Team Development#Agile Mastery

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