Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 938

A project manager is leading the first agile project for the organization. During the kick-off meeting, the project manager notices that the team does not have the same understanding about agile approaches. The project manager is concerned about the impact of that confusion.

What should the project manager do to address this situation?

Answer options

• A. Evaluate the possibility of managing this project using a predictive approach.
• B. Mentor the team to explain agile principles and create a shared understanding.
• C. Hire a functional manager who is familiar with agile methodologies.
• D. Submit a change request for a new team that has agile experience.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because mentoring the team on agile principles will help establish a shared understanding, which is essential for successful agile implementation. Option A suggests reverting to a predictive approach, which is not suitable for an agile project. Option C involves hiring someone new, which does not address the immediate issue of team understanding. Option D unnecessarily complicates the situation by seeking a new team instead of improving the existing team's knowledge.