Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1396

A project manager was just assigned to a project as the leader of an experienced agile team. How should the project manager influence the team to accomplish the project objectives?

Answer options

• A. Assert judgment over the team.
• B. Increase the amount of subject matter experts (SMEs) to get better results.
• C. Use a plan-driven approach in order to demonstrate control over the project.
• D. Express trust in the team’s ability to fulfill the necessary deliverables.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of trust in an agile environment, empowering the team to take ownership of their work. Options A and C undermine the agile principles by promoting control rather than collaboration, while B may not be necessary if the existing team is already experienced and capable.