Answering: “According to John Kotter, what is the first step to successful change?”

SAFe SPC Context

This article explores a real-world SPC exam scenario and reinforces core responsibilities.

Exam Question

According to John Kotter, what is the first step to successful change?
(choose the best answer)
A. Generating short-term wins
B. Creating a sense of urgency
C. Building a guiding coalition
D. Forming a strategic vision

Correct Answer

B. Creating a sense of urgency

Explanation

Correct Answer

B. Creating a sense of urgency:
This response aligns with SPC principles and SAFe guidance for this situation.

Incorrect Answers

A. Generating short-term wins:
This option misrepresents the responsibilities or mindset of an SPC.

C. Building a guiding coalition:
This option misrepresents the responsibilities or mindset of an SPC.

D. Forming a strategic vision:
This option misrepresents the responsibilities or mindset of an SPC.

Agile Leadership Insights

• Enablement: SPCs equip teams and leaders with Lean-Agile knowledge.
• Transformation: They actively guide SAFe implementations across the enterprise.
• Scaling Practices: SPCs ensure consistent flow and alignment at all levels.

Relevance to the SPC Exam

This question format mirrors the actual SPC exam. Understanding the SPC’s role and decision-making logic is essential for passing and for leading transformations.

Key Takeaways

• SPCs guide enterprise-wide Lean-Agile adoption.
• SAFe encourages systemic thinking and long-term enablement.
• Traditional, rigid planning approaches are not effective in SAFe.

Conclusion

SPCs play a critical role in embedding Agile practices across an organization.

Read more:

• https://scaledagileframework.com/train-lean-agile-change-agents/