Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1132

A new project manager is initiating a project and realizes the team members are all very rigid, unwilling to change, and constantly state that they have been running projects successfully for years. The project manager realizes that the project will be at risk if the team does not adopt an agile approach.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Realize the team is in the forming stage and that, as the team moves toward the performing stage, it will become agile.
• B. Schedule a meeting with the project sponsor to request that management support the team's adoption of agile.
• C. Recognize the team is historically successful and decide to allow the team to continue as they have for years.
• D. Engage with the team to explain the risks of using the old approach and gain support for the agile process.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as it emphasizes the importance of engaging the team and addressing the risks associated with outdated methods, which is crucial for fostering support for agile practices. Option A incorrectly assumes the team will naturally become agile without intervention. Option B places the burden of change on management rather than empowering the team. Option C ignores the need for adaptation in a changing project environment.