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Question #: 742
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By the end of the first sprint, a project lead notices that one of the team members is not performing very well.

Which form of communication should the project lead use to handle the situation?

  • A. Informal written communication, such as a friendly reminder
  • B. Formal verbal communication, such as a conversation at the end of the sprint retrospective 0
  • C. Formal written communication, such as an email with a copy sent to the manager
  • D. Informal verbal communication, such as a conversation
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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Bobbie30
Highly Voted 1 year, 10 months ago
Isn't D more suitable?
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Abdelmonm
Most Recent 9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
In this situation, it's important for the project lead to have a formal conversation with the team member to address performance concerns. The end of the sprint retrospective provides a suitable context for discussing the team's overall performance and individual contributions. A formal verbal communication allows the project lead to provide constructive feedback, discuss expectations, and collaboratively find solutions to improve the team member's performance. It also provides an opportunity to understand any challenges the team member may be facing and to establish a plan for improvement.
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UppersquareCapital
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Formal verbal communication, such as a conversation at the end of the sprint retrospective This approach allows the project lead to address the performance issue in a structured and professional manner. The sprint retrospective provides an opportunity to discuss the team's overall performance, and having a formal conversation allows for a more in-depth discussion of the specific concerns with the team member. It also enables the project lead to provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively with the team member to find potential solutions or improvements for the upcoming sprints.
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AntoFE
10 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Another tricky question here! I think the key here is "Retrospective" which is an essential ceremony at the "End of the Sprint" to review lesson learned.
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AntoFE
10 months ago
Another point to add is: We are at the end of the Sprint. If we are midway through the sprint, informal conversation might be a better option to bring the team up to speed. However, we are at the end of the sprint already.
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Nassim_Paco
10 months, 2 weeks ago
B. Formal verbal communication, such as a conversation at the end of the sprint retrospective is the correct answer
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Only12go
1 year ago
Selected Answer: D
Option D (informal verbal communication) is direct and private, allowing the project lead to understand any potential underlying issues and give the team member an opportunity to discuss their performance without feeling attacked or singled out. In most scenarios, direct and private verbal communication is the most effective way to discuss performance concerns and ensure clarity and understanding on both sides. If the issue persists or escalates, more formal communication methods might be considered.
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victory108
1 year ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Informal verbal communication, such as a conversation
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Aish_
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Its just the end of first sprint in which this issue was noticed. The question doesn't say that it has happened previously. So, Informal verbal communication would be enough.
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Aish_
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Vote for D. Infomal verbal helps the team member to open up and share their issues.
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fulcrum501
1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D is better since it is more personal
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Kaylash
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Ans is D. It's the 1st sprint and the first confrontation it's better verbal.
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MBoo93
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
I vote D
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tdipen22
1 year, 10 months ago
Also, retrospective will be late. Which means you have to wait till the end of the sprint. Whereas here feedback needs to be provided proactively. D is better.
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dickytricky
1 year, 9 months ago
They are already at the end of the sprint. Once the retrospective meeting ends the PM will have a word with the person in question. B is correct
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PMPStudent
1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D sounds better
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leo_gold
1 year, 10 months ago
I agree. It is the first sprint. An informal conversation will be better to pass the message and send understand the situation.
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poohwinniewong
1 year, 10 months ago
Should it be D?
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