How do you best describe the primary role of an Agile leader?

The correct answer is D. Manage teams without managing their tasks. In Agile, a leader practices servant leadership - they empower self-organizing teams by removing impediments, providing vision and support, and creating the right environment. They do NOT micromanage tasks or work allocation. Managing WBS, schedules, and task assignments are…

Submitted by fatema_kw· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

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Options

AManage WBS, schedule and cost of project
BManage stakeholders
CManage work allocation to team members
DManage teams without managing their tasks

How the community answered

(17 responses)

B
6% (1)
D
94% (16)

Explanation

In Agile, a leader practices servant leadership - they empower self-organizing teams by removing impediments, providing vision and support, and creating the right environment. They do NOT micromanage tasks or work allocation. Managing WBS, schedules, and task assignments are traditional (waterfall) project management activities that conflict with Agile principles of team autonomy.

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#Agile Leadership#Servant Leadership#Self-organizing Teams#Team Empowerment

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