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In the PMI Disciplined Agile framework, the timely delivery of the product as committed is ultimately the responsibility of the entire team. While the Product Owner (Option A) provides direction and prioritization of work, and the Team Lead (Option B) facilitates the process, it is the collective responsibility of the Team Members (Option C) to deliver the product incrementally and meet commitments. Agile teams operate under the principle of shared responsibility and accountability for outcomes, meaning every team member contributes to the delivery process. Other roles, such as Gold User (Option D) and Architecture Owner (Option E), have specific responsibilities but are not accountable for the delivery timeline.

The best way to eliminate waste in Disciplined Agile is to "eliminate delays in workflow and feedback." Lean principles focus on removing any non-value-added activities (waste) to improve efficiency. By minimizing delays, teams can ensure a smoother flow of work and faster feedback loops, which helps to identify and resolve issues quickly and reduces the time taken to deliver value to customers. While making sure each step is done as quickly as possible (A) or correctly(D) and ensuring people know their job (B) are important, they are not the primary method of eliminating waste according to Lean principles.

The process goal "Improve Quality" is most likely to offer potential techniques for addressing technical debt. Disciplined Agile encourages teams to continuously improve the quality of their deliverables, and one of the key aspects of improving quality is to manage and reduce technicaldebt. Techniques under this process goal include refactoring, applying test automation, and implementing continuous integration practices, all of which help address existing technical debt in a structured manner.

The coordination meeting (often known as the Daily Stand-up or Scrum meeting in Agile practices) is crucial for keeping the team synchronized. It provides a regular opportunity for team members to share their progress, discuss any obstacles they face, and plan their activities for the day. This meeting ensures that everyone is aligned with the team's goals, helping to maintain momentum and quickly address any issues that might impede progress.

Options A, B, and C do not fully capture the core purpose of a coordination meeting. While A (providing a demo) might occur in a sprint review, it is not the focus of a daily coordination meeting. Option B (stakeholder observation) is not the primary intent, and Option C (reassessing the backlog) is typically part of a planning meeting, not the coordination meeting.

References:

PMI’s Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) curriculum materials.

"Choose Your WoW! A Disciplined Agile Delivery Handbook for Optimizing Your Way of Working (WoW)", PMI.