Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 350

A project lead is working on an agile project to build the team's vision, including the decision-making process. It was decided that the team will vote on items, and if 90% of the team agrees on a decision, then it will be carried forward. At the very first technical design meeting, the team makes a decision that the project lead strongly disagrees with.
How should the project lead proceed?

Answer options

• A. Refuse to let the team proceed with the work based on their decision.
• B. Take the technical team lead aside and try to persuade them to change their vote.
• C. Note the reasons for the disagreement and let the team proceed.
• D. Set up a meeting with the project champion and ask them to intervene.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because in an agile environment, the team's consensus is valued, and even if the project lead disagrees, it is important to respect the team's decision-making process. Options A and B undermine the team's autonomy and decision-making framework, while D unnecessarily escalates the situation instead of allowing the team to proceed.