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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?

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…

Submitted by carter_n· Apr 18, 2026Agile Principles and Mindset

Question

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)
  • A
    86% (49)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    9% (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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#Servant leadership#Agile leadership#Impediment removal

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