Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1239

A new team member has joined an agile project, replacing a team member who recently left. The project team needs the new team member to speed up their ability to contribute effectively to the project.
What should the project manager do to help in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Assign the new team member the same tasks that were assigned to the previous team member who they replaced
• B. Schedule knowledge transfer sessions and assign less complex tasks to the new team member
• C. Send technical documentation to the new team member and schedule training for the next iteration
• D. Have the new team member complete all of the company's mandatory training

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is effective because knowledge transfer sessions will provide the new member with essential information while assigning less complex tasks allows them to gradually acclimate to the team. Option A is not ideal as it may overwhelm the new member with responsibilities too quickly. Options C and D, while beneficial, do not focus as directly on immediate integration and contribution to the current project.