What is the goal of the SAFe House of Lean model?

The correct answer is D. Value. Value is the goal (the "roof") of the SAFe House of Lean because the entire model exists to deliver maximum value to the customer in the shortest sustainable lead time - every other element exists to support that purpose. Innovation (A), Relentless Improvement (B), and Flow (C)…

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AInnovation
BRelentless Improvement
CFlow
DValue

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Value is the goal (the "roof") of the SAFe House of Lean because the entire model exists to deliver maximum value to the customer in the shortest sustainable lead time - every other element exists to support that purpose.

Innovation (A), Relentless Improvement (B), and Flow (C) are the three pillars of the house, not the goal. Pillars support the roof - they are means to achieving value, not the end itself. The fourth pillar is Respect for people and culture, and the foundation is Leadership.

Memory tip: Picture an actual house - the roof = Value (what you're ultimately protecting/delivering), held up by four pillars (Flow, Innovation, Relentless Improvement, Respect for people), all resting on the foundation of Leadership. On the exam, if they ask for the goal, think "roof = Value."

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