PMI-RMP · Question #638
There is a debate within the organization on whether projects need to be agile or waterfall. Some agile terms and principles are understood differently by the key stakeholders, and this delays the dec
The correct answer is A. Organize training sessions to create awareness around the agile values for stakeholders.. The root cause of the decision-making delay is a lack of shared understanding of agile values and terminology among key stakeholders. The most direct and effective remedy is to organize training sessions that build awareness and alignment around agile values (A). Without a common
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There is a debate within the organization on whether projects need to be agile or waterfall. Some agile terms and principles are understood differently by the key stakeholders, and this delays the decision-making process.
Options
- AOrganize training sessions to create awareness around the agile values for stakeholders.
- BFacilitate a face-to-face discussion and have stakeholders agree to shift to agile for future projects.
- CRecommend an external facilitator as no one in the organization is able to eliminate this roadblock.
- DAllow stakeholders to discuss without the scrum master's intervention.
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A76% (34)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D16% (7)
Explanation
The root cause of the decision-making delay is a lack of shared understanding of agile values and terminology among key stakeholders. The most direct and effective remedy is to organize training sessions that build awareness and alignment around agile values (A). Without a common vocabulary and understanding, any discussion or debate will remain unproductive. Option B (facilitating agreement to shift to agile) skips the prerequisite step of ensuring stakeholders understand what they are agreeing to. Option C (external facilitator) is premature before attempting internal education. Option D (no intervention) ignores the problem and allows misunderstanding to persist, prolonging the delay.
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