Exam PMP topic 1 question 543 discussion

In Agile environments, one of the core principles is self-organizing teams. Allowing team members to periodically choose their teams fosters: Autonomy and empowerment Higher engagement and morale Teams that are often better aligned in terms of collaboration and shared goals This practice supports a culture of trust, transparency, and team ownership, which is essential for Agile success.

Allowing team members to periodically choose their teams (C) aligns with agile values of self-organization, empowerment, and collaboration. It respects the team members’ desires, fosters a positive team dynamic, and supports the organization’s transition to agile by encouraging engagement and ownership, while still allowing the project manager to balance project needs.

Self-Organizing Teams (PMBOK & Agile Practice Guide) Agile methodologies, as referenced in the PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition and the Agile Practice Guide, emphasize that teams should be self-organizing rather than being assigned by a manager. The Scrum Guide also states that teams should decide how they organize and approach their work. Team Collaboration & Performance (PMBOK – Resource Management) The PMBOK Guide’s Resource Management section highlights the importance of team engagement and motivation. Allowing members to have a say in team selection can improve commitment and performance. Periodic Adjustments for Optimization Agile teams continuously inspect and adapt (a principle in Agile & Lean methodologies). Allowing periodic team selection aligns with Agile’s emphasis on team flexibility and iterative improvement.

In some Agile environments, especially when first transitioning to Agile, it might be necessary to have a more controlled assignment process initially to ensure that all teams have the right mix of skills and experience. As the teams mature, more flexibility can be introduced.

consider A, D but D is corrected because PM pick and assign team to project based on workforce

C is the key spirit - empower and collaboration

The project manager should **C. Allow the resources to periodically choose on which team they would like to work**. Agile methodologies emphasize the importance of self-organizing teams. Allowing team members to choose their teams can increase their engagement and productivity, as they are likely to be more committed and motivated when working with people they prefer. This approach can also foster better team dynamics and collaboration. However, it's important for the project manager to ensure that all necessary skills and roles are covered in each team.

Given these considerations, the best option is: C. The project manager should allow the resources to periodically choose on which team they would like to work. This approach promotes the Agile values of individuals and interactions over processes and tools. It recognizes the importance of team dynamics and personal preferences in building effective, collaborative teams. Allowing team members to have a say in their team assignments can lead to more committed and cohesive teams, which is crucial for the success of Agile projects.

In Agile the teams are steady and don't change as per definition. Therefore, apart from exemptions, the team members don't have the option to choose in which team they want to work, because there a risk that every team member will want to work with another team.

Option D is not the best choice because it takes a more authoritarian approach and does not consider the preferences and dynamics of team members. While the project manager does have the authority to make final assignments based on project needs, agile principles often value team members' input and preferences to some extent. Option C strikes a better balance by allowing team members to express their preferences while still recognizing the need for workforce optimization and project requirements. This approach aligns more with agile and collaborative principles, fostering a sense of engagement and motivation among team members.

I will go with D. The Organization is introducing Agile in the projects, so it´s in the initiating phase and the project teams doesn´t have experience and maturity enough to start to take important decitions. By other side C seems wrong, it says "let team periodically choose", team participants should be choose by the PM and PM should work in collaboration with the team but which periodicity they should be able to choose a change? once a week, once a month, twice a year?. Agile set up that teams must be keep as same and changes should be avoid to keep the maturity and the velocity of the team and change team members can induce into performance risks

The org is introducing agile to its projects. Workforce optimization is part of agile.

C. The project manager should allow the resources to periodically choose on which team they would like to work

When team members express a desire to work together on the same team, the project manager should consider fostering collaboration and accommodating their preferences as much as possible. This can lead to increased motivation, productivity, and synergy among team members.

Looks like the key point here is the PM do not have the power to assign resource, the PM request for (apply for) the needed resources.

he project manager should consider option C, allowing the resources to periodically choose on which team they would like to work. In agile, teams are self-organizing and are responsible for delivering the project objectives. Team members often have a say in the composition of the team, and allowing them to choose the team they work on can result in better team cohesion and performance. Furthermore, agile values individuals and interactions, so it is essential to consider the team members' preferences and satisfaction with their work environment. However, the project manager should balance team member preferences with the project's needs and objectives. The project manager should ensure that the team members' choices align with the project's goals, and the teams are optimally composed to achieve the project objectives. Options A and D do not align with the agile principles of self-organizing teams and are not recommended. Option B assumes that team members will always choose their favorite team, which may not be the case, and it does not consider the value of team member preferences and satisfaction.

Will go with C In an Agile environment, self-organizing teams are preferred. Allowing team members to choose the team they want to work on promotes a sense of ownership, autonomy, and accountability. By doing this, the project manager fosters an environment of collaboration, trust, and teamwork. However, it's essential to strike a balance between team member preferences and project needs. The project manager should communicate to the team members that their choices will be taken into consideration, but the final decision on team composition will be based on the project's needs. The project manager should also ensure that team members have the necessary skills to work on the team they prefer.