PMI-ACP · Question #271
On an Agile team, the project leader works to remove impediments from blocking the team's progress. This is known as what type of leadership?
The correct answer is A. Servant. Servant leadership is a core principle in Agile, especially embodied by the Scrum Master role. A servant leader prioritizes the needs of the team - clearing blockers, facilitating collaboration, and shielding the team from distractions - so they can do their best work. This is…
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On an Agile team, the project leader works to remove impediments from blocking the team's progress. This is known as what type of leadership?
Options
- AServant
- BCommand and control
- CConsensus-driven
- DFunctional management
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A86% (49)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D9% (5)
Explanation
Servant leadership is a core principle in Agile, especially embodied by the Scrum Master role. A servant leader prioritizes the needs of the team - clearing blockers, facilitating collaboration, and shielding the team from distractions - so they can do their best work. This is the opposite of 'command and control' leadership, where a manager directs tasks from the top down. Consensus-driven and functional management are not primary Agile leadership models.
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