PMI-ACP · Question #571
During a team meeting, members who are subject matter experts (SMEs) mention that they are continuously working on repetitive tasks, which has lowered motivation. What should the agile practitioner…
The correct answer is B. Have team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills. Pairing (similar to pair programming) directly addresses both root causes: repetitive work and low motivation. When SMEs work alongside others, they can transfer knowledge while also gaining exposure to different tasks and perspectives - breaking the monotony and developing the…
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During a team meeting, members who are subject matter experts (SMEs) mention that they are continuously working on repetitive tasks, which has lowered motivation. What should the agile practitioner do?
Options
- AOrganize a team-building activity to improve team morale
- BHave team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills
- CAsk team members to perform a value stream analysis of their activities
- DAdd more resources to the team to help with the tasks
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A13% (5)
- B79% (30)
- C3% (1)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
Pairing (similar to pair programming) directly addresses both root causes: repetitive work and low motivation. When SMEs work alongside others, they can transfer knowledge while also gaining exposure to different tasks and perspectives - breaking the monotony and developing the broader team's capabilities. This supports cross-functional skill growth, a key Agile value. Team-building activities (A) are a morale patch but don't fix the underlying task issue. Value stream analysis (C) is useful for waste reduction but not primarily a motivation tool. Adding resources (D) does not help the SMEs themselves.
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