PMI-ACP · Question #55
The purpose of "setting the stage'' in a project retrospective is to:
The correct answer is A. Restate the goal of the meeting and create an open atmosphere. The 'Setting the Stage' phase opens the retrospective by reminding participants of the meeting's purpose and establishing a psychologically safe, blame-free environment. The facilitator typically reads or restates the Prime Directive (e.g., 'Everyone did the best they could…
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The purpose of "setting the stage'' in a project retrospective is to:
Options
- ARestate the goal of the meeting and create an open atmosphere.
- BReview the scope statement and summarize project results.
- CElevate the team's morale and ensure that everyone participates.
- DDescribe the next Iteration and discuss lessons learned.
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(41 responses)- A95% (39)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
The 'Setting the Stage' phase opens the retrospective by reminding participants of the meeting's purpose and establishing a psychologically safe, blame-free environment. The facilitator typically reads or restates the Prime Directive (e.g., 'Everyone did the best they could given what they knew') and uses an icebreaker to encourage openness. This phase is not about reviewing scope (B), boosting morale as an end in itself (C), or planning the next iteration (D) - those belong to other retrospective phases or different meetings.
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