PMP · Question 75 · Task 4: Empower team members and stakeholders
A project manager wants to empower a mature, high-performing agile team to make more autonomous decisions about their technical approaches, process improvements, and sprint planning. The team has consistently delivered value and demonstrated strong collaboration over the past 18 months. Which TWO actions should the project manager take to effectively empower the team while maintaining appropriate oversight?
Answer options:
Remove all project manager involvement and let the team operate completely independently
Define clear decision-making boundaries and constraints within which the team can operate autonomously
Create detailed decision-making procedures and approval processes for all team choices
Require the team to document and justify all autonomous decisions for management review
Establish regular coaching sessions to provide guidance and support when the team requests it
Limit empowerment to low-risk, routine decisions to minimize potential negative impacts
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