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PMP · Question 20 · Task 2: Lead a team

A project manager is leading a team that includes both experienced senior developers and recent graduates. The senior developers prefer to work independently and make technical decisions autonomously, while the junior developers need more guidance and support. The project requires both groups to collaborate effectively. Which TWO leadership approaches should the project manager use?

Answer options:

A.

Apply situational leadership by adapting leadership style based on individual team member needs

B.

Use a consistent directive leadership style to ensure all team members follow the same processes

C.

Implement a democratic leadership approach where all decisions are made by team consensus

D.

Empower senior developers with decision-making authority while providing coaching support to junior developers

E.

Separate the senior and junior developers into different workstreams to avoid conflicts

F.

Assign all technical decisions to senior developers and limit junior developers to implementation tasks

How to approach this question

Look for approaches that recognize different team members have different needs and capabilities, requiring flexible leadership that empowers appropriately while providing necessary support.

Full Answer

A,D
Effective team leadership recognizes that different team members need different approaches. Situational leadership adapts to individual needs, while differentiated empowerment provides autonomy where appropriate and support where needed.

Common mistakes

Using one-size-fits-all approaches, separating team members instead of fostering collaboration, or not providing appropriate empowerment and support based on capability levels.
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