DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question

An IT organization is experiencing friction between strategy formulation and operational execution. Leadership decides to implement regular feedback loops between strategists and operators. Which ITIL 4 guiding principle does this best represent?

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Correct answer & explanation

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Progress iteratively with feedback

Feedback loops between strategy and operations directly exemplify 'Progress iteratively with feedback'.

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Collaborate and promote visibility
Why it's wrong here
Collaboration is relevant, but iterative feedback loops are the hallmark of feedback principles.
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Keep it simple and practical
Why it's wrong here
While simplicity is good, feedback loops specifically test feedback mechanisms.
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Start where you are
Why it's wrong here
Starting where you are focuses on assessing current state before building new things.
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Progress iteratively with feedback
Why this is correct
Establishing feedback loops between strategy and execution embodies iterative progress with feedback.

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