Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1361

After a couple of iterations, the project manager decides to present the product to a key stakeholder. The stakeholder's feedback is that the team missed the mark on many features.
What should the project manager do to avoid this in the future?

Answer options

• A. Set up requirements-gathering sessions with all key stakeholders to evaluate the scope once again and reprioritize the backlog based on the sessions
• B. Schedule adequate sprint demos to gather early feedback from the stakeholders and adapt the plan accordingly
• C. Incorporate design thinking practices into the project life cycle to better understand the product's personas and be more effective to match their needs
• D. Evaluate the team's skills to look for someone with experience in product design and assign that person the task of rebuilding the product interface

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, emphasizes the importance of regular sprint demos to obtain feedback early on, allowing for adjustments to be made before the project reaches later stages. Option A suggests gathering requirements, which is important but does not ensure ongoing feedback during development. Option C focuses on design thinking, which is beneficial but not as immediate as obtaining feedback through sprint demos. Option D does not address the feedback loop needed to understand stakeholder expectations throughout the project.