PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 157

A key stakeholder cannot attend the project vision statement development workshop. The stakeholder has emailed their requirements to the agile team lead, and believes that the vision statement is not critical.
How should the agile team lead respond?

Answer options

• A. Emphasize to the stakeholder that a common, detailed vision will better ensure team understanding of the project
• B. Personally meet with the stakeholder to understand their requirements, and then share the vision with the team
• C. Work with the team to create a vision from the stakeholder's supplied requirements
• D. Explain to the team that creating a vision is not critical in agile projects, as requirements may change over time

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct response is A, as it highlights the importance of a unified vision for team alignment and understanding of the project objectives. Option B, while beneficial, delays the process and does not emphasize the need for a common vision. Option C lacks the stakeholder's input beyond their initial requirements, which may not capture the broader project goals. Option D incorrectly downplays the significance of a vision in agile projects, which is essential for guiding the team.