ExpertPMP · Question 22 · Task 2: Lead a team
A project manager is working with a team that has been consistently missing sprint goals. During the retrospective, team members blame external dependencies and changing requirements. However, the project manager observes that the team often commits to more work than they can realistically complete. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is working with a team that has been consistently missing sprint goals. During the retrospective, team members blame external dependencies and changing requirements. However, the project manager observes that the team often commits to more work than they can realistically complete. What should the project manager do?
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Reduce the team's sprint capacity by 25% to ensure they can meet their commitments
Challenge the team directly about their tendency to overcommit during sprint planning
Facilitate a discussion to help the team recognize their commitment patterns and develop better estimation practices
Focus the retrospective on external factors since those are the issues the team identified
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