PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 110

During a project meeting, a team is faced with a difficult decision. After discussion and deliberation, the project leader makes the final decision and ends the discussion. This causes a team member to withdraw from future collaboration.
How could the project leader have avoided this?

Answer options

• A. Led by example by encouraging the team to engage in consensus-driven decision making
• B. Iterated the need for agile teams to make quick decisions, then followed up with that team member
• C. Empowered a team member to facilitate decision making, then made a final decision on behalf of the team
• D. Refrained from participating in the team's decision-making process, except to document and communicate results

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because fostering a consensus-driven approach encourages team engagement and collaboration, which could prevent feelings of exclusion. Option B focuses on quick decision-making, which may not address the team's collaborative needs. Option C shifts responsibility but still ends with the leader's decision, potentially leaving the team member feeling sidelined. Option D completely removes the leader from the process, which may exacerbate the situation rather than improve team dynamics.