PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 61

How should a project leader manage stakeholder expectations in an agile project?

Answer options

• A. Establish a common vision and success criteria and involve all the stakeholders in the iteration reviews
• B. Invite stakeholders for the iteration reviews but do not include new stakeholders which may limit project success
• C. Involve all the stakeholders in iteration reviews but do not entertain all expectations of all stakeholders
• D. Communicate issues to all stakeholders via email and only communicate risks to internal stakeholders

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because establishing a shared vision and involving all stakeholders in iteration reviews fosters alignment and transparency, which are crucial in agile projects. Option B is incorrect as excluding new stakeholders can lead to missed opportunities and insights. Option C fails to address the importance of managing expectations effectively, and option D does not promote open communication among all stakeholders.