Exam PMP topic 1 question 589 discussion

is that D more making sense?

Because they didn't get the problem solved with an attempt at self-organization, so this is their last chance to do so otherwise, it will not follow as 1st stop in team escalation

B is the correct answer

In agile and hybrid environments, team accountability and continuous improvement are essential. Since the team already formed new agreements to address the issues, the next logical step is to reflect on why the same problems resurfaced. Did the team fail to follow the agreements, or were the agreements not effective? This aligns with PMBOK’s emphasis on team performance and adaptation. By challenging the team constructively, the project lead encourages honest reflection and problem-solving — a key principle of servant leadership and agile retrospectives. It helps the team take ownership of their processes and find better ways to address recurring issues.

I think B is the same as root cause analysis.

This option encourages the team to reflect on their own practices and assess whether they adhered to the agreements they made. By challenging the team in this way, the project lead promotes accountability and helps the team identify root causes, leading to more sustainable solutions.

promotes team accountability and encourages self-reflection

The project lead should **D. Let the team self-organize and determine the best means to prevent the issues from occurring again**. Agile methodologies emphasize the importance of self-organizing teams. The team members, being closest to the work, are often best positioned to identify the root causes of issues and devise effective solutions. The project lead can facilitate this process, but the team should ultimately be the ones to decide how to address the issues. This approach empowers the team and fosters a sense of ownership and accountability. It's also important to note that team agreements are living documents that should be revisited and revised as needed throughout the project. If issues persist, it may be a sign that the agreements need to be adjusted.

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D. Let the team self-organize and determine the best means to prevent the issues from occurring again: This option promotes ownership and allows the team to come up with solutions based on their experience and insights. It trusts the team to identify the problems and innovate on solutions. This approach is in line with the agile principles of self-organizing teams and continuous improvement.

D. Let the team self-organize and determine the best means to prevent the issues from occurring again

I will go with D

B. Challenge the team to determine if the issues surfaced again because agreements were not followed

PM should not let the issues be resolved by his team member on their own. He should be working with them to figure out root cause and solutions. So Option B does not look right. Challenging the team to determine if the issues resurfaced due to agreements not being followed (Option B) and then working together to figure out the root causes and solutions is a proactive and collaborative way to address the problem. It encourages team ownership and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This approach can lead to more sustainable solutions and better team engagement.

Posting the agreements in a conspicuous place where all team members can see them can serve as a visual reminder and reinforcement of the team's commitments and agreements. This can help in promoting adherence to the agreements and reducing the recurrence of the same issues.

B. Challenge the team to determine if the issues surfaced again because agreements were not followed It's essential to encourage the team to reflect on the issues and examine whether the problems resurfaced due to a lack of adherence to the newly formed team agreements. This approach promotes a sense of responsibility and accountability among team members, empowering them to identify and rectify their own shortcomings.

It's not D and not A. I like B best, but I think the self organization thing is key.