ExpertPMP · Question 78 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
A development team reports that they cannot proceed with implementing a critical user interface component because the UX design team has not finalized the user experience specifications. The UX team says they are waiting for user research results from the market research department, which typically takes 3-4 weeks to complete. This impediment affects multiple sprint goals and could delay the upcoming product release. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A development team reports that they cannot proceed with implementing a critical user interface component because the UX design team has not finalized the user experience specifications. The UX team says they are waiting for user research results from the market research department, which typically takes 3-4 weeks to complete. This impediment affects multiple sprint goals and could delay the upcoming product release. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Escalate to senior management to expedite the market research process and user research completion
Work collaboratively with all three teams to identify alternative approaches, interim solutions, or ways to proceed with partial information
Adjust the sprint plan to focus on other user stories that don't require the UX specifications
Document the impediment in the issue log and continue with the current sprint plan
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