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PMP · Question 49 · Task 12: Define team ground rules
A new agile team is forming. The project manager wants to ensure the team has a clear set of behavioral expectations. What should the PM do?
A new agile team is forming. The project manager wants to ensure the team has a clear set of behavioral expectations. What should the PM do?
Answer options:
A.
Write a list of rules and email it to the team.
B.
Facilitate a session for the team to co-create their Team Charter/Ground Rules.
C.
Use the HR employee handbook as the ground rules.
D.
Ask the Scrum Master to enforce the standard company rules.
How to approach this question
Ground rules must be created BY the team, not FOR the team.
Full Answer
B.Facilitate a session for the team to co-create their Team Charter/Ground Rules.✓ Correct
B
The Team Charter (containing ground rules) is a foundational document for agile teams. It must be created collaboratively so the team feels ownership of their norms.
Common mistakes
Dictating rules (A).
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