Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 335

A company recently adopted agile to develop innovation projects. The project manager is experiencing problems with some team members who consider some agile ceremonies to be unnecessary.

What should the project manager have done before the beginning of the project?

Answer options

• A. Prepared an inception deck and clearly explained the purpose of agile ceremonies and their benefits to the project.
• B. Discussed with the project sponsor about convincing the team to adopt the agile ceremonies as part of their routine.
• C. Discussed with the product owner and requested assistance by requiring the adoption of agile ceremonies.
• D. Conducted a survey to determine if the team was willing to adopt agile ceremonies on the current project.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because preparing an inception deck allows the project manager to clearly communicate the importance and advantages of agile ceremonies, helping to align the team’s understanding and expectations. Options B, C, and D do not address the need for early education and clarification about agile practices, which is crucial before project initiation.