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PMP · Question 72 · Task 2: Lead a team
A project manager is leading a diverse team that includes both highly experienced senior developers and recent graduates new to professional software development. The project requires innovative solutions and creative problem-solving. What leadership approach should the project manager use FIRST?
A project manager is leading a diverse team that includes both highly experienced senior developers and recent graduates new to professional software development. The project requires innovative solutions and creative problem-solving. What leadership approach should the project manager use FIRST?
Answer options:
A.
Directive leadership to ensure efficient decision-making and clear guidance
B.
Delegative leadership to let the experienced developers guide the project direction
C.
Inclusive leadership to ensure all team members contribute their unique perspectives and ideas
D.
Coaching leadership focused primarily on developing the junior developers' skills
How to approach this question
Consider which leadership style would best leverage diverse perspectives and experience levels for innovation and creative problem-solving.
Full Answer
C.Inclusive leadership to ensure all team members contribute their unique perspectives and ideas✓ Correct
C
Inclusive leadership actively engages all team members regardless of experience level, which is essential for innovation and creative problem-solving in diverse teams where different perspectives add value.
Common mistakes
Choosing directive approaches that don't leverage diversity, delegative approaches that exclude junior members, or focusing only on development rather than leveraging current capabilities.
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