Description
Review is a well-defined and formal method for ensuring that a work product meets team or organizational expectations, and to ensure that defects are identified and corrected as early as possible. Review is an opportunity to “fail fast.” Unlike a Gemba Walk, which is to “go and see,” a review is to “ask, record, and provide feedback.” Reviews are useful to gather a broad set of perspectives, develop knowledge of less-experienced team members, and to standardize improvements across teams and the organization. Reviews can be informal observations, or can use formal checklists and process baselines, but ...
