Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 386

An agile coach and technical writer for a globally distributed agile team are in a country with a 9-hour time zone difference from the agile team. The agile coach and project lead disagree on the timing for the daily standup. The project lead thinks the standup should be at 10:00 am local time, but the agile coach and technical writer feel that is an inconvenient time for them.
How does the project lead ensure adherence to agile practices?

Answer options

• A. Inform the agile coach that the daily standup will be at 10:00 am local time and ensure all parties can attend
• B. Escalate to management that the agile process is not going to work and ask them to speak to the agile coach
• C. Have a discussion with the team on the approach and come to a decision on when the daily standups should be
• D. Have two separate daily standups, one for the agile coach and technical writer and one for the agile development team

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, emphasizes collaboration and team input, which are key principles of agile methodologies. Options A and D impose a solution without team consensus, undermining agile values. Option B seeks external intervention rather than resolving the disagreement within the team, which is contrary to agile practices.