Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 158

A project manager is working on multiple building construction projects using a predictive project management approach. Senior leadership within the organization is promoting the inclusion of more agile practices into the current project methodologies. The project sponsor now wants the projects to use more agile methodologies.
Before mandating any agile methods to be used in a project, what should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Provide agile training to those who will be part of the project team.
• B. Shift all existing projects to agile methodologies with a strict timeline.
• C. Pause the current projects to align them to the new agile cadence.
• D. Assess the organizational culture and readiness for the transformation.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because assessing the organizational culture and readiness is crucial for a successful transition to agile methodologies. This step ensures that the team and stakeholders are prepared and that the agile practices can be effectively adopted. The other options either rush the process or do not consider the organization's current state, which could lead to failure in implementing agile practices.