PMP · Question 39 · Task 4: Empower team members and stakeholders
A senior team member with deep technical expertise asks for authority to make architectural decisions for their component without requiring approval for each decision. They have consistently delivered high-quality work and other team members trust their judgment. What should the project manager do to empower this team member appropriately?
Answer options:
Grant full architectural decision-making authority with no oversight
Define clear boundaries for architectural decisions and establish regular check-in points for alignment
Maintain current approval processes to ensure consistency across all components
Require the team member to document all decisions for review after implementation
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