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PMP · Question 35 · Task 6: Build a team

A project manager is leading a team that includes both experienced and junior developers. During sprint planning, the experienced developers consistently estimate tasks much lower than the junior developers for similar work. This is causing confusion and making sprint planning difficult. What should the project manager do?

Answer options:

A.

Use the estimates from experienced developers since they have more accurate historical data

B.

Facilitate estimation discussions where team members explain their reasoning and reach consensus

C.

Create separate estimation processes for experienced and junior developers

D.

Average the estimates from experienced and junior developers for each task

How to approach this question

Look for approaches that build team capability and consensus while leveraging the experience differences as learning opportunities.

Full Answer

B.Facilitate estimation discussions where team members explain their reasoning and reach consensus✓ Correct
B
Facilitated estimation discussions help teams understand different perspectives, build consensus, and create learning opportunities for skill development.

Common mistakes

Either dismissing one group's estimates or using mechanical approaches instead of leveraging the opportunity for team learning and consensus building.
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