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Practice PMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 6Question 37

Hard1 markMultiple Choice

Task 2: Lead a teamleadership stylescollaborative leadershipteam diversityinnovation

PMP · Question 37 · Task 2: Lead a team

A project manager is leading a team that includes both experienced senior developers and junior developers new to the technology stack. The project requires innovative solutions and the senior developers tend to dominate discussions. What leadership approach should the project manager use FIRST?

Answer options:

Directive leadership to ensure decisions are made efficiently

Laissez-faire leadership to let the experienced developers guide the project

Collaborative leadership to ensure all team members contribute their perspectives and ideas

Coaching leadership focused on developing the junior developers' skills

How to approach this question

Consider which leadership style would best engage all team members and leverage their diverse perspectives for innovation.

Full Answer

C.Collaborative leadership to ensure all team members contribute their perspectives and ideas✓ Correct

Collaborative leadership actively engages all team members regardless of experience level, which is essential for innovation and team development in diverse teams.

Common mistakes

Choosing directive approaches that don't engage junior members, or laissez-faire approaches that allow domination by senior members.

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