Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 478

During the sprint planning of a project, the team members have a disagreement about the comparative size of the backlog items and if they would fit into the next sprint.
Considering a hybrid approach, what should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask an external technical leader to provide input and plan the sprint.
• B. Remove the items from the product backlog since the size couldn't be estimated.
• C. Facilitate the discussion so that the team members can reach a consensus.
• D. Make the decision about the backlog items based on what makes more sense.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, emphasizes the importance of team collaboration and consensus-building, which is crucial for effective agile practices. Options A and D undermine team autonomy by relying on external input or unilateral decision-making. Option B is not a viable solution, as it dismisses the backlog items without addressing the actual issue of estimation.