PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 307

An agile lead has been working with their team on a new project, and all team members are excited to be part of this challenge. By the end of the first quarter, financial results are reported and the performance numbers do not meet shareholders' expectations. In response, executive management announces a few constraints and asks the stakeholders to reprioritize their projects.

What should the agile lead do to mitigate any concerns or demotivation among the team members?

Answer options

• A. Schedule a meeting with the key stakeholders and product owner to understand the constraints and share them with the team.
• B. Raise the issue in a meeting with the product owner, ask them to take care of it, and keep pushing the project.
• C. Do not share this with the team yet and keep pushing them to meet the deliverables of the project.
• D. At the next coordination meeting report this topic as a roadblock and discuss possible solutions with the team members.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because addressing the issue as a roadblock in a meeting encourages open communication and collaborative problem-solving, which can help alleviate team concerns. Options A and B may involve stakeholders too late in the process, and option C can lead to further demotivation by withholding important information from the team.