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XP: an acronym for Extreme Programming DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Are Lean's seven forms of waste applicable to all industries? How could they be modified? Identify the industry and rationale. 2. The concept of jidoke looks to build quality into activities. TDD is one example. Can you think of another? Explain your answer. 3. Consider your approach to your studies. Create a value stream. Identify where there may be waste. 4. Performing a gemba walk, or in-person observation, is not always an op- tion when creating a value stream. Identify process scenarios when ob- servation versus collaboration is preferred. Identify three processes for observation and three for collaboration. Explain your rationale. 5.Procurement is an organizational process that can benefit from value stream mapping. Can you think of another non-project organizational function that could benefit from value stream mapping outputs? Explain your answer. NOTES 1. K. Martin and M. Osterling, Ilive Stream Mapping Ilees to Vistadoes Work and Threw Leadership for Onsarizariand Transfermarion New York. NY: M.Gray Hill, 20ish